Health Science/Sports Medicine Teacher, USD 512 Shawnee Mission School District
Kevin has finished his eight year in the classroom, where he teaches sports medicine and a couple of work-based learning courses. His emphasis on preparation for the work-based learning and his relationships with preceptors allow for a smooth transition for students into the clinical... Read More →
Monday July 20, 2026 11:40am - 12:50pm CDT RC 15711190 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS 66210
Most programs stop at graduation. We don't. Learn how Great Jobs KC uses a 5-pillar ecosystem (Intake to 1-Year Post-Employment Coaching) to achieve a 75% persistence rate and an average salary increase of 176%.
Using recent Mathematica Evaluation data to prove that tuition-free training is only half the battle. That providing on-going Scholar support through one-to-one coaching and robust community services leads to better outcomes and stronger employees.
Takeaways: The "Scholar Advocate" framework: Moving beyond academic advising to life-barrier removal (transportation, tech, child care).
Using data to track success, not just completion.
Training in a holistic manner with mandatory life skill workshops leads to more well-rounded employee for area employers.
Strategies for building an "Employer Network Team" that guarantees a pipeline, not just a job board.
Senior Director of Workforce Development and Scholar Success , Great Jobs KC
As the Chief Operating Officer, Jimmy Swift is responsible for overseeing our core programs, our adult workforce development program, Great Jobs KC tuition-free job training, and our KC Scholars Scholarship Program, which includes 11th Grade Traditional Scholarships and Adult Learner... Read More →
Including culture in health care is a teaching mindset that creates a positive and inclusive learning environment that includes students' culture allowing them to lean into their learning. You will receive lessons and visuals to take back to your classroom.
Danielle Espinosa is a dedicated educator with 14 years of experience, currently teaching Biology and Biomedical Pathway courses at Wichita North High School. Passionate about project-based learning, CTE, and edtech, she fosters innovative, transformative experiences that empower... Read More →
Paige Tillotson is a Health Science and Biomedical educator at Wichita North High School. Her focus goes beyond content. Within her classroom, she wants her students to walk away knowing they are capable of doing hard things and growing through the process. She prioritizes teaching... Read More →
Jill Pelz has been in education for 18 years, where she has spent the last 8 years at Wichita North High educating students in biology, the biomedical pathway, health science, and sports medicine. She is passionate about preparing students for careers in healthcare through hands-on... Read More →
Monday July 20, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT RC 15711190 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS 66210
Health Science/Sports Medicine Teacher, USD 512 Shawnee Mission School District
Kevin has finished his eight year in the classroom, where he teaches sports medicine and a couple of work-based learning courses. His emphasis on preparation for the work-based learning and his relationships with preceptors allow for a smooth transition for students into the clinical... Read More →
Monday July 20, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm CDT Firebirds Wood Fired Grill6601 W 135th St Suite A9, Overland Park, KS 66223
