Spotlight on Leadership: Dr. Kelly Nash and Butcher Greene Elementary

In this episode, Valorie and Shauna chat with Dr. Kelly Nash, principal of Butcher-Greene Elementary School and Kansas City regional president of the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP). Dr. Nash shares her insights on the challenges faced by elementary school principals today and emphasizes the importance of the work it takes to build a strong school culture. 

Dr. Nash also shares the power of collaboration among principals, highlighting how connecting with fellow administrators can provide vital support and shared wisdom. Dr. Nash discusses key issues such as the wellness of both students and teachers, the ongoing challenges of retaining and recruiting quality educators, and the critical focus on literacy and numeracy. Additionally, she underscores the growing need to address the social-emotional aspects of education and focus on climate and culture within school communities.

Show Notes:

Butcher-Greene Elementary School

The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle

Skillstreaming the Elementary School Child: A Guide for Teaching Prosocial Skills by Ellen McGinnis

Kansas City Elementary Principals Association (KCEPA)

Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP)