Dr. Brian C. Jordan is an experienced education leader and Kansas native who serves as Executive Director of the Kansas Association of School Boards. His career spans classroom teaching, building leadership, district administration, and statewide association leadership.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Kansas State University, his master’s degree in education administration from Emporia State University, and his doctorate in educational leadership from Kansas State University. His dissertation focused on school funding and accreditation.
At KASB, Dr. Jordan provides strategic direction, supports board governance, oversees association operations, and advocates for local school boards and public education across Kansas. Before becoming Executive Director, he served as Deputy Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director, leading leadership services, developing professional learning and board training programs, conducting superintendent searches, supporting strategic planning efforts, and working closely with school boards, superintendents, and district leaders throughout the state.
Dr. Jordan has trained thousands of board members on effective leadership, planning, and operations. His work centers on strengthening board-superintendent relationships, improving governance practices, supporting effective change in educational settings, and helping districts navigate leadership, personnel, evaluation, and organizational challenges. Dr. Jordan brings deep expertise in school finance and educational leadership to his daily work with educators and leaders in service of student success.
"Being Brian" focuses and reflects on current trends in public education. The content intends to spark conversation and thought among board members and educational leaders. Dr. Jordan will engage in further discussions around any blog topic written about. These blogs can be shared and discussed around the board table or with the leadership team of your school district.
August 24, 2026
Over the years, one thing I've learned working with school boards across Kansas is that effective communication isn't about saying more. It's about saying the right things, to the right people,
May 28, 2025
As the school year wraps up and districts across Kansas prepare to close the books on one fiscal year and begin another, now is the perfect time to pause and reflect: What does your board want to
April 30, 2025
The best school boards operate as a team — working together with their superintendent to move their districts forward. Some call it the “Great 8” — seven board members and one superintendent, all
March 26, 2025
Having big goals for your district is important—but making them happen is another story. Too often, school districts create strategic plans that look impressive but don’t lead to real change. The
