No Manual Included- A Kansas Education Podcast on Leadership https://NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com Welcome to No Manual Included, the podcast where two Kansas superintendents dig into what it really means to lead in a world where there’s no instruction book for the challenges we face. I’m Greg Lehr from USD 262, joined by Dr. Ron Barry from USD 440, and every episode we have candid conversations about leadership, growth, and the future of education in Kansas.

We explore with our guests the experiences that shape us, the decisions that define us, and the communication and collaboration that make strong school communities possible. If you’re an educator, leader, or someone who cares deeply about the direction of our schools, you’re in the right place.

Let’s dive in — because leadership doesn’t come with a manual, but we can learn a lot by talking through it together.



]]> Thu, 14 May 2026 09:57:08 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Education 1440 episodic Welcome to No Manual Included, the podcast where two Kansas superintendents dig into what it really means to lead in a world where there’s no instruction book for the challenges we face. I’m Greg Lehr from USD 262, joined by Dr. Ron Barry from USD 440, and every episode we have candid conversations about leadership, growth, and the future of education in Kansas. We explore with our guests the experiences that shape us, the decisions that define us, and the communication and collaboration that make strong school communities possible. If you’re an educator, leader, or someone who cares deeply about the direction of our schools, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive in — because leadership doesn’t come with a manual, but we can learn a lot by talking through it together. Ron Barry and Greg Lehr Ron Barry and Greg Lehr No false https://feed.podbean.com/NoManualIncludedKS/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21849748/PodcastIMage.jpg No Manual Included- A Kansas Education Podcast on Leadership https://NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com 144 144 NMI Episode 6: Adrian Howie Superintendent USD 210 NMI Episode 6: Adrian Howie Superintendent USD 210 https://NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com/e/nmi-episode-6-adrian-howie-superintendent-usd-210/ https://NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com/e/nmi-episode-6-adrian-howie-superintendent-usd-210/#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 09:57:08 -0300 NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com/dff22e45-7042-39ee-bfcc-bfae0e24f99a Greg and Ron sit down with the Superintendent of USD 210, Adrain Howie to discuss the people that had the greatest impact on his leadership journey, how he adapts his leadership style, his passion for western Kansas school districts, and so much more!  

]]> Greg and Ron sit down with the Superintendent of USD 210, Adrain Howie to discuss the people that had the greatest impact on his leadership journey, how he adapts his leadership style, his passion for western Kansas school districts, and so much more!  

]]> Ron Barry and Greg Lehr false No 2017 6 full NMI Episode 5: Cindy Couchman USD 313 NMI Episode 5: Cindy Couchman USD 313 https://NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com/e/nmi-episode-5-cindy-couchman-usd-313/ https://NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com/e/nmi-episode-5-cindy-couchman-usd-313/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:06:13 -0300 NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com/28db4b58-24e4-36bd-a58f-bcc5661e7e01 Greg and Ron link up with the USD 313 Superintendent of Schools, Cindy Couchman, from Buhler, Kansas.  Cindy longtime classroom teacher and Kansas Teach of the Year winner, who then served as Curriculum Director, and finally transitioned into the Superintendent role in the community that she has served for many years.  She is the current Kansas School Superintendent Association President, where she guides our professional organization through advocacy, recognition, and continued education.  

]]> Greg and Ron link up with the USD 313 Superintendent of Schools, Cindy Couchman, from Buhler, Kansas.  Cindy longtime classroom teacher and Kansas Teach of the Year winner, who then served as Curriculum Director, and finally transitioned into the Superintendent role in the community that she has served for many years.  She is the current Kansas School Superintendent Association President, where she guides our professional organization through advocacy, recognition, and continued education.  

]]> Ron Barry and Greg Lehr false No 1757 5 full NMI Episode 4: Dr. Cory Gibson USD 232 NMI Episode 4: Dr. Cory Gibson USD 232 https://NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com/e/nmi-episode-4-dr-cory-gibson-usd-232/ https://NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com/e/nmi-episode-4-dr-cory-gibson-usd-232/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:19:00 -0300 NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com/f98921c6-c0b8-37b0-85eb-90762049a75b Greg and Ron welcome Dr. Cory Gibson, Superintendent at USD 232 DeSoto Schools where he shares his unique connection to our two hosts.  

]]> Greg and Ron welcome Dr. Cory Gibson, Superintendent at USD 232 DeSoto Schools where he shares his unique connection to our two hosts.  

]]> Ron Barry and Greg Lehr false No 1609 4 full NMI Episode 3 with Don Potter - Circle USD 375 NMI Episode 3 with Don Potter - Circle USD 375 https://NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com/e/nmi-episode-3-with-don-potter-circle-usd-375/ https://NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com/e/nmi-episode-3-with-don-potter-circle-usd-375/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:31:56 -0300 NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com/c3549bea-405e-348a-83fb-2025a7cd3f66 Join Ron and Greg as they welcome their 3rd guest on the podcast, Don Potter.  Don currently is the superintendent at Circle USD 375 and has served in that position since 2017.  He has over 27 years of experience in K12 education serving as a teacher, coach, principal, and district administrator .  He was a 2024 Superintendent of the Year Finalist for the state of Kansas and previously served as the Superintendent of USD 461 in Neodesha, Kansas.  

]]> Join Ron and Greg as they welcome their 3rd guest on the podcast, Don Potter.  Don currently is the superintendent at Circle USD 375 and has served in that position since 2017.  He has over 27 years of experience in K12 education serving as a teacher, coach, principal, and district administrator .  He was a 2024 Superintendent of the Year Finalist for the state of Kansas and previously served as the Superintendent of USD 461 in Neodesha, Kansas.  

]]> Ron Barry and Greg Lehr false No 1497 3 full NMI Episode 2 with Karen Burrows NMI Episode 2 with Karen Burrows https://NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com/e/episode-2-karen-burrows/ https://NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com/e/episode-2-karen-burrows/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:53:57 -0300 NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com/10f7349a-29ca-3500-aebf-b7923e24be10 Ron Barry and Greg Lehr false No 1900 2 full No Manual Included with Don Epps No Manual Included with Don Epps https://NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com/e/no-manual-included-with-don-epps/ https://NoManualIncludedKS.podbean.com/e/no-manual-included-with-don-epps/#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:43:50 -0400 rbarryh.podbean.com/ade2efb2-a319-3f50-9f2a-0e4b1039e54f Welcome to our first episode of No Manual Included!  Join Greg and Ron as they interview their first guest, Mr. Don Epps, Superintendent USD 344 Pleasanton Schools! 

]]> Welcome to our first episode of No Manual Included!  Join Greg and Ron as they interview their first guest, Mr. Don Epps, Superintendent USD 344 Pleasanton Schools! 

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