PURPOSE: A. To assume leadership in Kansas... 1. In improving the teaching of Social Studies. 2. In promoting research of the Social Studies. 3. In promoting the professional growth of social studies teachers. B. To cooperate with state and local education associations. C. To promote the organization of, and cooperate with, local councils for the Social Studies. D. To serve the interests of the National Council for the Social Studies in Kansas. KCSS 2008 OFFICERS: President: Tom Vontz, Kansas State University Vice President:  Deb Brown, Shawnee Mission School District Past President:  Denise Nickens-Randle, Wichita School District Secretary: Maureen Donegan, Olathe School District Treasurer: Reba Larson, Overland Park KCSS BOARD MEMBERS: Jill Augustyn, Cheney Middle School Bev Bertolone, Blue Valley High School Mike Bruner, Kansas Council for History Education Deb Brown, Shawnee Mission Brad Burenheide, Kansas State University Ron Ellis, Oskaloosa Middle School Tim Fry, Washburn University Don Everhart, Geographic Alliance Gail Gage, Allison Traditional Magnet School Barb Hauschild, Bernadine Sitts Intermediate School Ron Keefover, Kansas Judicial Center Mary Madden, Kansas State Historical Society Darla Mallein, Emporia State University Paul Phillips, Fort Hays State Unviversity Jamie Shaw, Emporia High School Sherie Surbaugh, Economic Education - KU Jack Thaw, Newton High School Lynn Vasquez, Kansas State Department of Education Tatyana Wilds, KU International Studies