Mentoring

Learn more about the KMEA Mentoring Network

JOIN the Mentoring Network 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 professional community that is committed to your success.

Mentoring Events
Check out these events designed for first and second year teachers.

Mentoring Help Line
Your district Mentoring chairperson is listed on this page. Send them an email if you have a question or need resources or help. A member of the Mentoring Network will get back with you quickly.

New Teacher Handbook
Be sure to check out the New Teacher Handbook for important information.

Chairperson

Lead Mentoring Coordinator

Jason Sickel

Overland Park-Blue Valley North HS

12200 Lamar Ave

Overland Park, KS 66209

c: 913-424-6751

Elementary & Secondary Band

Jerry Gipson

Secondary (MS & HS) Choral

Cassie Banion

Shawnee Mission-Northwest HS

12701 W. 67th Street

Shawnee, KS 66216

w: 913-993-7284

Elementary General Music/Special Chorus

Christa Morrison

Overland Park-Morse Elem.

15201 Monrovia St

Overland Park, KS 66221

w: 913-239-6800

Elementary & Secondary Orchestra

Sheri Cain

Leawood-Prairie Star MS

14201 Mission Rd

Leawood, KS 66224

w: 913-239-5600

Miami Co., Spring Hill, Wellsville Liaison

John Cisetti

c: 816-506-1370

Shawnee Mission Liaison

Bill Thomas

Shawnee Mission-West HS

8800 W. 85th St

Shawnee Mission, KS 66212

w: 913-993-7852

Osage County Liaison

Kris Brenzikofer

West Franklin MS & HS

w: MS: 785-566-3512
HS: 785-566-3392

Olathe Liaison

Martha Gabel

Olathe Schools

14090 Black Bob Rd

Olathe, KS 66062

w: 913-780-8230