Mentoring Network

KMEA Virtual Summer Mentoring Summit
August 13, 2022 — 10:00-11:30 AM

The KMEA Summer Mentoring Summit is designed to help first and second year teachers and student teachers prepare for the 2022-23 school year by connecting them with mentors in their content area, providing them with “just in time” information, and giving them some activities to help them make connections with their students during the first weeks of school. Contact the Mentoring team for Zoom links.

KMEA Virtual Mentoring Conference Rescheduled
The Virtual Mentoring Conference that was scheduled for Saturday, October 23 has been postponed and rescheduled to allow presenters and registrants to attend the memorial service for a much loved music educator colleague. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you at our rescheduled date.
KMEA Virtual Mentoring Conference (rescheduled)
January 22, 2022 — 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Are you a new Kansas Music Educator? If so, the KMEA Mentoring Network is here to provide you with opportunities to…

CONNECT with experienced mentors and fellow beginning music educators
ENGAGE in professional learning through mentoring events and online discussions
ENJOY SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT from a community of professionals who are committed to your success.

Register your email
If you would like to receive monthly emails from the KMEA Mentoring Network (and you aren’t already receiving them) please fill out our contact form. Once you have registered, the KMEA Mentoring team will be in touch.

Mentoring Events

Have a question or need help? Contact your District or State Mentoring Chairs.
NWKMEA: Joey Nickols – mentoring[at]nwkmea.org
NCKMEA: Colleen Rodriguez – mentoring[at]nckmea.org
NEKMEA: Anne Neal – mentoring[at]nekmea.org
ECKMEA: Jason Sickel – mentoring[at]eckmea.org
SWKMEA: Cory Klaker – mentoring[at]swkmea.org
SCKMEA: Verlinda Stone and Ron Chronister – mentoring[at]sckmea.org
SEKMEA: Gae Phillips – mentoring[at]sekmea.org
State Co-Chairs: Elise Peterson, Cindy Blagg, and Sean Boller – mentoring[at]ksmea.org

New Teacher Handbook
Be sure to check out the New Teacher Handbook, a helpful resource designed for both first and second year teachers and experienced teachers who are new to Kansas.

Are you an experienced teacher who is new to Kansas?
Welcome!! While the KMEA State and District websites are a great resource to help you learn how things work in Kansas, sometimes it helps to talk through the details with an experienced colleague. Contact mentoring[at]ksmea.org to ask questions or to get connected with job-alike colleagues in your area.

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Small Schools Hotline

If you have a question, concern, or need advice, complete this form and the KMEA Small Schools Committee will be in touch.

Go to Hotline