Shawnee Mission Mic'd Up is a unique platform to shine a light on the staff and students who make us ONE Shawnee Mission. The conversational format gives our community the opportunity to hear directly from our superintendent while featuring compelling stories that highlight the people and programs that make our district one of the best. New episodes drop every other Thursday.


Hosted by Superintendent Dr. Michael Schumacher 
with Dr. Brittany Gonser, Director of Professional Learning 

    

 

Available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts:

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Podcasts

Ep. 4.2- The Kids are Alright

He's only a junior, but Joey Duncan's wisdom will leave you inspired, awed, and excited for the future. This week you'll learn about one of the Shawnee Mission Education Foundation's best programs and hear how it's supporting the leaders of tomorrow.

Ep. 4.3 - Training Tomorrow's Heroes

From extinguishing live fires, practicing search and rescue drills, and even learning to drive a fire engine, Shawnee Mission Fire Science students are not only earning industry-recognized certifications, they’re getting the necessary hands-on training so

Ep. 4.4- Let The Girls Play

Annika Berg has been playing football since she was in 1st grade but this is the first year she gets to represent her school on the field. With the inaugural flag football season underway, we’re excited to highlight the athletes who have been waiting years for their opportunity to shine.

Ep. 4.5- Bike Walk Safety at SMSD

Put on your helmet, check the tires, and saddle up! This week we're learning more about the district's partnership with BikeWalk KC and their Bike Lessons And Safety Training program. Find out how this program is not just helping kids learn to ride a bike, but also building confidence, independence, and responsibility.

 

 

Transcripts and Archived Episodes