
Alicia Thompson
Superintendent
Wichita Public Schools
Wichita, KS USA
“You cannot make it in this world or be anything in this world without other people.”
Wichita Public Schools
Wichita, KS USA
“You cannot make it in this world or be anything in this world without other people.”
Superintendent
I provide leadership and the strategic vision for the school district.
My days are never the same. Some days I'll be in meetings all day. Other days I'll be traveling and meeting with legislators to advocate for the school district. I also spend time working with community members to make sure they know about all of the cool things happening in our school district. I have a team that works throughout all parts of the school district. I meet with them regularly to make sure we're all in alignment with our goals and activities.
Here's the first step for college students
Find something that you're passionate in and work on the skills you need to break into that career. I also recommend getting involved in organizations or clubs in school. I was in a sorority and have been able to call upon my sorority sisters—and even former classmates from my HBCU—for opportunities and connections. You build valuable networks by being involved and engaged in things. When you graduate college and are moving to a new city or looking for a job, those networks are going to matter.