WCS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

SUMMARY AND MISSION
The WCS Leadership Academy invests in students by providing leadership training to become the best version of themselves and to lead lives of impact.
We provide training from community leaders who are experts in their fields and good role models for our students. Shadowships for senior students provide mentorships to explore their interests, and gain real-word experience.
We believe graduating Spartans should have an understanding of who they are, and how their service may transform our communities and our world. As we build students with an aim to lead and make a difference, we believe we are positively affecting the culture for now and in the future.
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JUNIOR TRACK OF STUDY
During 2023-2024, Juniors in Leadership Academy will:
Participate in 20 hours of general leadership education
Complete reflection and follow-up questions, to ensure application and understanding after each session
Explore general Leadership principles and practices
Deliver a final presentation that summarizes their understanding and personal leadership growth
SENIOR TRACK OF STUDY
During 2023-2024, Seniors in Leadership Academy will:
Participate in 30 hours of general leadership education.
Complete reflection and follow-up questions, to ensure application and understanding after each session
Identify areas of career interest and partner with local mentors for shadowships (job-shadowship internships).
Deliver a final presentation that summarizes their shadowship experience and personal leadership growth.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
PROGRAM KICK-OFF SESSION, FOR ALL MEMBERS
September 17, 2023- Leading a City at the Intersection of Business, Nonprofits and Civics
Mayor Brandon Whipple will share his experience of leading our city of Wichita, and share the leadership traits that have helped him be effective.
SUNDAY SESSIONS 1:30 to 3pm at WCS Upper School
Sunday, September 17: Opening session with Mayor Whipple: Leading a City
Sunday, October 15: Ethical Dilemma with Dana Hensley and Bunny Hill at City Courthouse (includes Alum Attorneys Matt Maloney and Kaylea Knappenberger; Judge Tyler Roush)
Sunday, October 29: Making Your Pitch/ Telling Your Story - Audrey Hane
Sunday, December 3: Facilitating Positive Change within an Organization - Nathan Washer
Sunday, January 7: Dollars and Sense–Financial Decision Making: Mark Suchinski
Sunday, January 28: Who are You? Maximizing Your Strengths and Recognizing Strengths in Others - Amanda Booth and Sasha Kuchinski
Sunday, February 11: Building Your Business/ Building Your Brand - Marquis Bradley
Sunday, March 3: Empowering Change: Addressing Domestic Violence in Wichita - Amanda Meyers
Sunday, April 7: Closing Session TBD
OPEN LUNCH SESSIONS 12:45 to 1:30pm
Friday, September 15: Welcome to the Program
Thursday, October 5: Time Management and Habits - Jillian King
Wednesday, October 18: What is Disruptive Tech and how will it affect our future? - Navin Maharaj
Wednesday, November 7: The Value of Mentorship; Tips to Interview well - Roy Moye
Wednesday, November 28: How to Harness the Power of Your Brain - Jessica Stong
Wednesday, December 13: Cybersecurity: What is it? Why is it important? - David Carpenter
Friday, January 19: Balance and Leadership as a College Student - Rob Ramseyer
Wednesday, January 31: WCS Alum and Founder of Mentor Day - Paul Attwater
Tuesday, February 6: Why is Real Estate an Exciting Field? What's the Difference between Commercial and Residential Real Estate? - Jake Ramstack
Thursday, February 22: Starting a Nonprofit to make a Real Difference in the Lives of Cancer Patients - Laura Monahan
Tuesday, March 5: Alum Herb Krumsick
Tuesday, March 26: The journey of an Entrepreneur and Leader in our Community - Basil Hourani
Interested students can contact JoyAnn Brake at jbrake@wcsks.com