The State of Career and Technical Education - Kansas City Regional Initiatives - An Analysis

Oct 15, 2026

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Report analyzing career and technical education initiatives across the Kansas City region. Compiled as an analysis commissioned by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Mid-America Regional Council, prepared by Donna M. Deeds in October 2017. Includes acknowledgment of extensive research-phase contributors spanning education intermediaries, K-12 providers, higher education, economic development and chambers, foundations, state education departments, and business partners.

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Kansas City Regional Initiatives

Contributors Acknowledgment (Research Phase)

~~ ~~ THE STATE OF ~~ ~~ CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION: Kansas City Regional Initiatives An Analysis Commissioned by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Mid-America Regional Council Prepared by Donna M. Deeds October 2017 The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), and the author of this report wish to thank the following individuals for their time during the research phase of this report’s development: | List of Contributors | | | --- | --- | | EDUCATION INTERMEDIARIES | | | Martha McCabe | Executive Director, KC STEM Alliance | | Scott Smith | Executive Director, Arkansas Public School Resource Center | | Kari Keefe | Executive Director, Kansas City Social Innovation Center | | Julie Holland | Education Advisor, Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor’s Office | | Clyde McQueen | CEO, Full Employment Council | | Mark Irvin | Founder, Social Impact Technology & Engineering | | Susan Wally | President and CEO, PREP-KC | | K–12 EDUCATION PROVIDERS | | | Dr. Todd White | Superintendent, Blue Valley School District | | Dr. Tonya Merrigan | Chief Learning Officer, Blue Valley School District | | Chad Ralston | Director, Blue Valley CAPS Program | | Corey Mohn | Executive Director, Blue Valley CAPS Program | | Marsha Chappelow | Charter Schools Field Director, Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education | | Dr. Pat All | Interim Superintendent, Olathe Public Schools | | Dr. Alison Banikowski | Deputy Superintendent, Olathe Public Schools | | Angela Epps | Director, 21st Century Academies, Olathe Public Schools | | Amy Stolz | Career and Technical Education Administrator, Olathe Advanced Technical Center, Olathe Public Schools | | Sandy Henshaw | Executive Director, Northland CAPS Program | | Allison Clemens | Program Development Manager, Northland CAPS Program | | Lindsay Haymes | Executive Director, GO CAPS, Springfield, Missouri | | Dawn Nizzi | Westside CAPS Director, Omaha, Nebraska | | Dr. Jennifer Stanfill | Director of Choice Programs and SPARK!, Parkway School District | | Eric Sill | Instructor, Vantage Program-CAPS Network Partner, Minnetonka, Minnesota | | Dr. Travis Bracht | Assistant Superintendent, Affton School District, St. Louis CAPS | | Dr. Mike Poore | Superintendent, Little Rock School District | | Dr. Christy Ziegler | Assistant Superintendent Innovation and Performance, Shawnee Mission School District | | Dr. Cynthia Lane | Superintendent, Kansas City Kansas Public Schools | | Dr. Tim Murrell | District Coordinator of Career Technical Education, Kansas City Kansas Public Schools | | Dr. Brad MacLaughlin | Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education, Independence School District | | Dr. William Nicely | Superintendent, Kearney School District | | Dr. Dan Clemens | Superintendent, North Kansas City School District | | Dr. Chad Sutton | Assistant Superintendent of Pre-K – 8, North Kansas City School District | | Rochel Daniels | Executive Director, Organizational Development, North Kansas City School District | | Elaine Metcalf | Principal, Summit Technology Academy | | Stan Elliot | Director, Missouri Innovation Campus at University of Central Missouri-University of Central Missouri | | Brian Noller | Director, Northland Career Center | | Dr. Ryan Stanley | Principal, LEAD Innovation Studio, Park Hill School District | | Colleen Jones | Director of College and Career Readiness and Community Partnerships, Liberty School District | | Rashawn Caruthers | Director, Career and Technical Education, Kansas City Public Schools | | Dr. Stephani Reynolds | Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Excelsior Springs School District | AN ANALYSIS COMMISSIONED BY THE E WING MARION KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION AND MID-AMERICA REGIONAL COUNCIL | I | | HIGHER EDUCATION | | | --- | --- | | Dr. Cory Scheer | Dean of Admissions, William Jewell University | | Dr. John Jasinski | President, Northwest Missouri State University | | Shonda R. Atwater | Apprenticeship Outreach

FAQs

Who commissioned the analysis on career and technical education in Kansas City?

The analysis was commissioned by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the Mid-America Regional Council.

Who prepared the report and when was it prepared?

Donna M. Deeds prepared the report in October 2017.

What types of organizations are recognized as contributors?

Contributors include education intermediaries, K–12 education providers, higher education institutions, economic development and chamber organizations, foundations, state education departments, and business partners.

Oct 15, 2026

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