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Every other Thursday, the Shawnee Mission School District showcases the staff and students who make us One Shawnee Mission in the podcast Shawnee Mission Mic’d Up. Listening is a great way to stay up-to-date with what is happening in Shawnee Mission School District schools. Each episode is hosted by Dr. Michael Schumacher, superintendent, and Dr. Britney Gonser, director of professional learning.
Here is a look at recent episodes from the 2025-2026 school year so far:
Episode 5 - The Acronym Academy Join us as we explore RWL and the CCPs, WBL, IRCs and other projects that make up MVAs. We’ll also breakdown the acronyms that students are pursuing to prepare for their post-secondary paths.
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Episode 4- Extraordinary O Finds Her Superpower
Olivia Bloomfield was a superhero. When she found her superpower, she used it to make her school, district, community, and everyone she met better. Learn how this extraordinary 10-year-old started a movement that’s left a lasting legacy in SMSD and beyond.
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Episode 3- The Amazing Mr. McCord!
He’s a veteran, an artist, a grandpa, a small business owner, a beloved custodian, and an educator. Mr. Steve McCord wears a lot of hats, but his role as an educator at Merriam Park Elementary is one we are truly grateful for.
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Episode 2- Tomahawk Teri
Tomahawk Elementary is a school with traditions and history spanning generations. The new building is officially open and we’re talking with someone who is a part of the legacy that makes Tomahawk so special.
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Episode 1- Back to School…Because Kids
It’s a new school year and that means a new theme! Join us as we share our goals for this year, explain our new theme, and help a teacher at Ray Marsh Elementary set up her classroom.
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