KPA Principal Focus

October 8, 2023

Highlighting principals across the state of Kansas

Mrs. Liz Plunkett

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School District/Position

USD 494 Syracuse Elementary Principal

Home of the Bulldogs!

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Twitter/X Handle

@PlunkettLiz

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Where did you graduate high school?

Syracuse High School

What colleges have you attended/degrees earned?

Pratt community College and Fort Hays State University

Years in education?

28

Years in administration/current position?

7 years

What was the best advice you received in your first year of administration?

“Challenges and Opportunities” every single situation is a moment for growth, see the possibilities!

What advice would you give to a first-year administrator?

Prioritize! Focus on what can be done with kids and staff in the building! It’s about them!

If you did a Ted Talk, what would the topic be?

We All Have a Gift to Share

What book are you currently (most recently) reading?

“None Of This is True” by Lisa Jewell

A movie is being made about your life...who is playing you?

Well if I get to chose then I’m going big, Jennifer Anniston! Lol

What restaurant do you recommend to someone visiting your town?

The Black Bison Pub

Favorite quote?

2nd Corinthians 12:10 “…for when I am weak, then I am strong!”

If you had a theme song, what would it be?

I’m So Excited!

If you weren't a principal, what would you be?

Yoga instructor or a wedding planner

Tell me you're a principal without telling me you're a principal.

Last Thursday I did the Macarena with 300 kids!

What's been a highlight of the year for you?

80% of my COVID kinders, now 4th graders, are at or above grade level in math fall benchmark!

KPA Principal Focus

October 8, 2023

School District/Position

Twitter/X Handle

Where did you graduate high school?

What colleges have you attended/degrees earned?

Years in education?

Years in administration/current position?

What was the best advice you received in your first year of administration?

What advice would you give to a first-year administrator?

If you did a Ted Talk, what would the topic be?

What book are you currently (most recently) reading?

A movie is being made about your life...who is playing you?

What restaurant do you recommend to someone visiting your town?

Favorite quote?

If you had a theme song, what would it be?

If you weren't a principal, what would you be?

Tell me you're a principal without telling me you're a principal.

What's been a highlight of the year for you?

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KPA Principal Focus

October 8, 2023

Highlighting principals across the state of Kansas Highlighting principals across the state of Kansas

Mrs. Liz Plunkett Mrs. Liz Plunkett

School District/Position

Home of the Bulldogs! Home of the Bulldogs!

Twitter/X Handle

Where did you graduate high school?

What colleges have you attended/degrees earned?

Years in education?

Years in administration/current position?

What was the best advice you received in your first year of administration?

What advice would you give to a first-year administrator?

If you did a Ted Talk, what would the topic be?

What book are you currently (most recently) reading?

A movie is being made about your life...who is playing you?

What restaurant do you recommend to someone visiting your town?

Favorite quote?

If you had a theme song, what would it be?

If you weren't a principal, what would you be?

Tell me you're a principal without telling me you're a principal.

What's been a highlight of the year for you?

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Communicate quickly and effectively with interactive newsletters.

Highlighting principals across the state of Kansas

Mrs. Liz Plunkett

Home of the Bulldogs!