Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) Mission:
Inspiring Excellence: Every Grownup, Every Child, Every Day.
Reasons Site Map
- Reasons Home
- Fact Sheet
- Background
- Criteria
- Selection Process
- Deadlines
- Nomination Form .pdf
- Celebration Invitation .pdf
- Vernon Birmingham
- Lowell Brune
- Beth Davis
- Richard Gleichman
- Paul Graham
- Kevin Kelley, Ph.D.
- Mary McConnell, Ph.D.
- Tina Medina, Ph.D.
- Jay Scott-Harris
- Robert Serda
- Jon R. Taylor
- Wiley Wright
Reasons to Believe Alumni Recognition
Role models who give us Reasons to Believe in the power of education
For more than a century, the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) has served the educational needs of students in the community. The district has produced thousands of graduates who have advanced to successful careers, and have become active and productive citizens and leaders in their communities and throughout the nation. They are scientists, doctors, attorneys, political leaders, professional athletes and entrepreneurs. They are advocates, innovators and role models for children of all ages.
KCKPS graduates are making a difference in the world every day. And many of them still have roots in their home community through family and friends, and through programs and initiatives they choose to support. They are proud to call KCK home.
Alumni are inducted into the honor roll at a community celebration that brings together teachers, students, business leaders, lawmakers and past honor roll recipients for a night of honors. The 2011 Reasons to Believe program will take place November 10, 2011. It will begin at 7:00pm on the 1st floor of the KCKPS Central Office and Training Center.
For more information, contact Tammy Dodderidge, communications manager, (913) 279-2225.
2011 Alumni Honor Roll:
- Vernon Birmingham, educator/pastor, F.L. Schlagle High Class of 1995
- Lowell Brune, retired customer service manager, Washington High Class of 1948
- Beth Davis, service consultant, J.C. Harmon High Class of 1980
- Richard Gleichman, educator/coach, Washington High School Class of 1959
- Paul Graham, college basketball coach, Sumner High School Class of 1969
- Kevin Kelley, Ph.D., college director of business and community development, Argentine High Class of 1972
- Mary McConnell, Ph.D., educator/consultant/author, Wyandotte High Class of 1967
- Tina Medina, Ph.D., minister/author, J.C. Harmon High Class of 1984
- Jay Scott-Harris, senior legal product specialist, Wyandotte High Class of 1994
- Robert Serda, recording engineer, J.C. Harmon High Class of 1989
- Jon Taylor, command master chief US Navy, J.C. Harmon High Class of 1986
- Wiley Wright, educator/coach, Wyandotte High Class of 1974
