Holly Kaden, NKC Schools PTA Council President, is a dedicated parent and community member who works tirelessly to support our schools and enhance the education experience of our students. Holly 
joins host Susan Hiland to talk about her leadership role, the projects and initiatives she is leading, and the impact on our school community. 

Ensuring all students have access to scholarships is one of the main goals of NKC Schools Catalyst program. Host Susan Hiland talks with Dr. Lori Dameron and former student Jennifer Vergara about how the program is assisting high performing under represented populations make college a reality.  

Class Act Coffee is a new coffee shop that offers students a real-world hands-on learning experience. Students manage and run the business. Host Susan Hiland talks with students Elias Alavez, Povielle Vansyoc and instructor Zachary Johnson about building a business from the ground up.

NKC Schools Superintendent Dr. Rochel Daniels talks with host Susan Hiland about taking over the district's top job mid-year. Dr. Daniels also answers some fun and revealing questions about her personality. 

Host Susan Hiland interviews NKC Schools new Superintendent Dr. Rochel Daniels about her vision for the district and what exciting new programs are on the horizon, 

Graduate from high school with an associate degree with little or no debt! Sound interesting? NKC Schools offers that opportunity through its Early College Academy. Host Susan Hiland talks with two students who are currently in program, Cooper Bancroft and Mayci Kaufman. Plus, Shannon Gilliland, Assistant Director of College & Career, explains how the program works. 

Mentoring can change a student's life! In this edition of 1NKCNEWS host Susan Hiland shares information about the new mentoring program North Kansas City Schools launches this fall. Joining us is Shannon C. Shelton Assistant Director of Work Based Learning to discuss how the program works and its benefits. Kim Nakahodo, a mentor and Deputy City Administrator of North Kansas City, shares why she believes mentoring our youth is so important. 

Is your new treadmill gathering dust? Too busy to use that new gym membership? Need to kickstart your fitness plan? Join Amber Paxton, NKC Schools’ Wellness Specialist and Tim Kuebler, Personal Trainer and teacher at Maple Park Middle School, in this 1NKCNews podcast. Learn strategies to get moving again plus incentives and resources the district provides to help you ge

If your New Year’s resolution was to exercise and lose weight, your motivation may be fading. In this 1NKC News podcast, NKC Schools’ Wellness Specialist, Amber Paxton, and Cami Mottet with NKC Hospital’s Total Weight Loss Center have tips to keep you on track and a free book that helps you manage stress and unhealthy eating. 

NKC Schools introduces more initiatives to support students. Host, Susan Hiland, talks with Janelle Porter, Director of Student Services, about how Hope Squad will benefit students. Also, Sarah Boyd, the Public Information Officer with the Clay County Sheriff's Department, talks about the role additional School Resource Deputies will play in schools.