Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Work Availability
Affiliations
Work Preference
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Software
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Mike Sanders

Mike Sanders

Pratt,Kansas

Summary

Experienced executive leader with over thirty years of proven success in leading and administering learning and training programs. A committed ICF certified coach specializing in building collaborative organizational cultures and high-performing C-Suite teams. Proven track record to have consistently shown a strong commitment to driving organizational growth and success through strategic leadership and innovative approaches. Unique possession of a deep understanding of the ever-evolving business landscape and excel at navigating complex challenges to implement solutions that drive sustainable results.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Professional

Horizons Mental Health Center Inc.
- Current
  • Case Manager (Child and Adult)
  • Crisis Response Case Manager

Human Resource Manager

South Central Telephone Association Inc.
06.2022 - 04.2024

Lead Recruiter, Training and Compliance Specialist, Benefits Coordinator, Onboarding and Orientation Lead.

Superintendent of Schools

Attica Public Schools
06.2018 - 05.2022

Director Operations, Professional Development Chairman, and Accreditation Team Chair.

Professional Learning and School Safety Coordinator

Andover Public Schools
07.2017 - 05.2018

District Wide School Safety Coordinator and Professional Learning Lead

Leadership Consultant and Training Facilitator

Educational Services and Staff Development Association of Central Kansas
07.2015 - 06.2017

Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant, and Lead Recruiter for Career Expo.

Superintendent of Schools

Skyline Public Schools
07.2005 - 06.2015

Director of Transportation, Virtual School Director, Professional Development Chairman.

Education

Specialist Certification -

Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas
01.2001

Master -

Friends University
Wichita, Kansas
01.1997

B.A. & B.S. -

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, Oklahoma
01.1990

Skills

    Certified Coach

    Recruiter

    Facilitator

    Trainer

    Mentor

    Forward Thinker

    Visionary

    Collaborative Leadership

Certification

  • Six Types of Working Genius Assessment, 02/01/24
  • APHR Certified, 03/01/23
  • LinkedIn Licensed Class, 'Creating a Culture of Learning', 01/01/23
  • SHRM SCP Certified, 06/01/22
  • Kansas Real Estate Sales Agent License, 01/01/21
  • Human Resource Relations Class, Pratt Community College, 06/01/17
  • IPec Coaching Certification, 07/01/16
  • Kansas State University Community Development Academy, 05/01/11
  • Kansas District/Building School Leadership, 08/01/00

Accomplishments

    Kansas Association of School Boards: Kansas Top 50 Principals of the Year.

    Conway Springs Middle School:Educator of the Year

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations

  • Pratt Area Chamber of Commerce
  • SHRM

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company Culture401k matchPaid time offHealthcare benefits4-day work weekCareer advancementPersonal development programs

Quote

Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.
Robert Louis Stevenson

Software

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Hiking

Golfing

Reading

Family Time

Timeline

Human Resource Manager

South Central Telephone Association Inc.
06.2022 - 04.2024

Superintendent of Schools

Attica Public Schools
06.2018 - 05.2022

Professional Learning and School Safety Coordinator

Andover Public Schools
07.2017 - 05.2018

Leadership Consultant and Training Facilitator

Educational Services and Staff Development Association of Central Kansas
07.2015 - 06.2017

Superintendent of Schools

Skyline Public Schools
07.2005 - 06.2015

Master -

Friends University

B.A. & B.S. -

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Mental Health Professional

Horizons Mental Health Center Inc.
- Current

Specialist Certification -

Wichita State University
Mike Sanders