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Profiles in Leadership

Kansas City is home to the most dedicated educators, the most committed leaders, and the most inspiring students. Our Profiles in Leadership series introduces some of best and brightest in Kansas City.

Exceptional Student Profile: Jade Valdez
Exceptional Student Profile: Jade Valdez
Jade Valdez is a recent graduate of East High School and was a 2021 recipient of the Hispanic Development Fund Scholarship and is attending Avila University in the Fall. Born in California into ...
Profiles in Leadership: Tara Haskins
Profiles in Leadership: Tara Haskins
Following her graduation from Hampton University, Tara joined the New Teacher Project (TNTP) and taught middle school English and Language Arts in Shreveport, Louisiana. It was here that she ...
Profiles in Leadership: Dr. Jennifer Collier
Profiles in Leadership: Dr. Jennifer Collier
Jennifer Collier has served as an educator in Kansas City Public Schools for 21 years.  She has served in the capacity of Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, Director of Human Resources, ...

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Read more about efforts to eliminate the achievement gap in Kansas City schools.

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Creating a Long-Term Plan for Students at DeLaSalle Education Center
Creating a Long-Term Plan for Students at DeLaSalle Education Center
SchoolSmartKC, in partnership with transitional school leadership and its Board of Directors, announced significant financial support for DeLaSalle Education Center, an alternative high school in Kansas City
Charter Board Partners working with 10 local schools to support good governance
Charter Board Partners working with 10 local schools to support good governance
SchoolSmartKC (SSKC) is working with nationally-recognized Charter Board Partners to help recruit, train and sustain effective charter school boards.
Communities in Schools presents data on out-of-school challenges faced by many kids
Communities in Schools presents data on out-of-school challenges faced by many kids
Panel discussion and attendees motivated to address student and family needs to help them succeed. Approximately ...

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