Page 14 - Blue Valley Schools Teacher Recruitment

Highlights of
Highlights of Johnson County
“What
I love about
teaching in Blue Valley
is that there are so many educational resources that allow
you to be the best educator you can be. The Blue Valley community is incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by many parents, families, and patrons who create an atmosphere that is innovative, supportive and forward thinking. I am a better teacher and person because of my Blue Valley colleagues.”
Jason Sickel
Blue Valley North
2017 Kansas Teacher of
the Year
Photo courtesy of Museum at Prairiefire
Photo courtesy of Johnson County Arts & Heritage
Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Photo: City of Overland Park
Photo courtesy of Carlsen Center
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead Photo: City of Overland Park
Blue Valley Schools is located in Overland Park, Kansas, a thriving suburb of Kansas City. Overland Park ranked #1 in the nation for “Best Places to Raise a Family” as ranked by Wallethub.com. Here are just
a few of the attractions found in Johnson County:
Experience the Museum at Prairiefire, from a towering tyrannosaurus rex to missions in space — and shop afterwards.
Innovative, engaging exhibitions and
programs inspire learners of all ages and
spark excitement about arts & history in the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center.
The lake and surrounding gardens of Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens are amazing...the Monet Garden is especially beautiful.
The Carlsen Center presents a wide variety of entertainment from Broadway musicals, theatre, comedy, dance, country, jazz and classical.
At the New Theatre & Restaurant, experience 5-star American cuisine followed by a Broadway comedy or musical featuring stars from
the stage, film and TV.
The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the region’s largest and most important venues for exhibitions of cutting-edge
contemporary art. The museum’s collection, exhibitions, and educational programming (all FREE) are
nationally & internationally renowned.
The Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead is a family attraction with farm
animals, birds of prey, show gardens, butterfly gardens, a nature trail, a Kanza Native American display, and a full- scale one-room schoolhouse.
Photo courtesy of New Theatre & Restaurant
Photo courtesy of Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
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