Based at the University of Kansas, our staff of four works to make the KSPA contests, programming and communication special for you each year. We are all connected to the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, whether as an instructor, an assistant in the dean’s office or as a student.

  • Eric Thomas, executive director
  • Kerry Navinskey, administrative assistant
  • Eric Thomas

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    Kansas Scholastic Press Association & University of Kansas, 1435 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence KS 66045...`{`read more`}`

  • Kerry Navinskey

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    Kerry Navinskey has worked as the KSPA assistant since May 2015. For KSPA, Navinskey coordinates payments from member schools, organizes contests, manages email and communication and helps with board meetings…...`{`read more`}`

  • Brynna Burnett

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    Brynna Burnett began working at KSPA during the fall of 2022. She is a programming assistant.  Brynna is a freshman at the University of Kansas majoring in journalism and minoring…...`{`read more`}`

  • Madalynn Abele

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    Madalynn Abele began working at KSPA during the fall of 2022 as a programming assistant.  Madalynn is a sophomore at the University of Kansas double majoring in digital marketing and…...`{`read more`}`

  • Cuyler Dunn

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    Cuyler Dunn began working at KSPA during the fall of 2022 as a programming assistant. Cuyler is a freshman at the University of Kansas majoring in journalism. He is currently…...`{`read more`}`