Lion Pride-Cast

Hosts: Miles Azzeh (Director of Teaching & Learning) & Sharon Burns (Director of Communications & Marketing)

Emergency Services Appreciation & Crisis Preparedness

  • Recognized Kevin McCarley, Director of Emergency Preparedness, for his leadership.

  • Discussed a tabletop reunification exercise led by Greenbush and Kevin Massey.

  • Highlighted the district’s strong preparedness and coordination across departments.

Academic Spotlight: Letters Training & Science of Reading Initiative

  • Explained Kansas’ Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) initiative.

  • Recognized Holly Kane, Jennifer Nicholson, and Caroline Reynolds for earning early certification.

  • Emphasized the district’s commitment to structured literacy and research-based reading instruction.

District-Level Update: Professional Development Day

  • Provided an overview of the February 17 PD Day, focusing on:

Staff Spotlight: Anna Broeker (Elementary School Bookkeeper)

  • Anna shared why she loves working at Lansing USD 469 after 28 years with the district.

  • Highlighted the importance of welcoming and supportive office staff in schools.

New Podcast Feature: Staff & Student Voices

  • Future episodes will include sound clips from staff and students sharing their experiences.

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