No Manual Included- A Kansas Education Podcast on Leadership

NMI Episode 7: Dr. Randy Watson - Commissioner of KSDE

Join Greg and Ron as they do a live podcast from the USAKansas Conference with the Kansas Commissioner of Education, Dr. Randy Watson.  Greg and Ron sit down with Dr. Watson and fellow administrators as he reflects on his career as a teacher, coach, building administrator, assistant superintendent, superintendent, and Commissioner of Education at KSDE.

NMI Episode 6: Adrian Howie Superintendent USD 210

Greg and Ron sit down with the Superintendent of USD 210, Adrain Howie to discuss the people that had the greatest impact on his leadership journey, how he adapts his leadership style, his passion for western Kansas school districts, and so much more!

NMI Episode 5: Cindy Couchman USD 313

Greg and Ron link up with the USD 313 Superintendent of Schools, Cindy Couchman, from Buhler, Kansas.  Cindy longtime classroom teacher and Kansas Teach of the Year winner, who then served as Curriculum Director, and finally transitioned into the Superintendent role in the community that she has served for many years.  She is the current Kansas School Superintendent Association President, where she guides our professional organization through advocacy, recognition, and continued education.

NMI Episode 4: Dr. Cory Gibson USD 232

Greg and Ron welcome Dr. Cory Gibson, Superintendent at USD 232 DeSoto Schools where he shares his unique connection to our two hosts.

NMI Episode 3 with Don Potter - Circle USD 375

Join Ron and Greg as they welcome their 3rd guest on the podcast, Don Potter.  Don currently is the superintendent at Circle USD 375 and has served in that position since 2017.  He has over 27 years of experience in K12 education serving as a teacher, coach, principal, and district administrator .  He was a 2024 Superintendent of the Year Finalist for the state of Kansas and previously served as the Superintendent of USD 461 in Neodesha, Kansas.