Southwest Kansas students interested in the career field of education had the chance to hear from area and state educational leaders on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at SWPRSC. This session is the first of many showcasing the various career fields that exist in our geographical area. The session was facilitated by Joe Coes, SWPRSC and various community partners.
This session provided an opportunity for high school students, interested in the education field, to meet with adults and business partners in these areas to learn about "a day in the life" skills it takes to get there and possible internship opportunities. Important leadership skills were interwoven throughout the day.
Students heard from and were able to visit with the following leaders in the education field:
Susanne Stevenson - KS Teacher of the Year
Jean Clifford - Kansas State Board of Education
G.A. Buie - Executive Director of United School Administrator's
Jay Gifford - Dodge City HS (coaching opportunities)
Arlene Holderness - South Gray Schools (areas of teaching)
Luke Dowell and Darrin Workman from SCCC
Kim Mauk - CEO Southwest Plains Regional Service Center
Cara Ledy - Exec Director Kansas Principal's Association
Shane Carter & Leslie Bruton - Kansas State Department of Education
Ryan Ruda - President Garden City Community College
Steven Karlin - Superintendent of Garden City Advantage Kansas
Harold Nolte - President of Dodge City Community College & Clayton Tatro - VP Workforce Development
Jay Zehr - Superintendent South Gray Montezuma/Copeland
