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Quick Facts
Format: Each year we produce a new series of programs. They are
broadcast on a weekly basis, with each new season premiering in the fall. These programs primarily feature the insights of
knowledgeable individuals who provide the expertise and experiences
upon which the resulting stories are based. Although the three segments of each
program are designed to complement each other, they may also be
viewed separately, which may be desirable for classroom settings.
To see what programs our on our current season, Click Here.
Funding: Origins: Produced by: For more information, contact: |
(Front, from left), Jim Kelly, Bill Shaffer, (Back) John Njagi, Scott Williams, Lloyd Slapar, and Dave Kendall. Sunflower Journeys Team
Dave Kendall - Email
A native of Morris County, where he grew up on his family's farm along Clark's Creek, Dave Kendall serves as executive producer and host of Sunflower Journeys. In addition to his work on the series, he has produced several documentaries about Kansas and the Midwest, including Tomorrow’s Harvest, Goat Gland Doctor, Dateline Herington and Evolution, Education and Ecology: Spotlight on Kansas, and the Emmy-nominated Black, White and Brown Scott Williams - Email
Raised in the Prairie Village, a suburb of Kansas City, Scott Williams has been a producer at KTWU since 1998, following five years as a producer/director at Smoky Hills Public Television in western Kansas. Prior to that, he was a photojournalist at The Salina Journal. Scott serves as series producer for Sunflower Journeys and manages its website. He is a graduate of Kansas State University. John Njagi - Email
Born in Nairobi, Kenya, John attended Washburn for his undergraduate studies where he graduated with a B.A. in Mass Media. (May 2001). During his studies at Washburn he served as a Leadership Scholar at KTWU where he learned about all aspects of Public Television. Upon graduation he worked as a producer at Smoky Hills Public Television (in western Kansas) until December 2003. He then attended graduate school at Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduating in May 2005.
Bill Shaffer - Email
A 1970 graduate of Hutchinson High, Bill Shaffer is a graduate of Washburn University and the University of Kansas post-graduate program. In addition to his work for Sunflower Journeys, Bill produces documentary specials including Kansas City Jazz, Kansas Little Hollywood - I and II, The Movie That Wouldn’t Die, The Dashing Kansan, and his most recent work, Ballet Backstage.
Jim Kelly - Email
Jim Kelly is a lifelong resident of Topeka and a graduate of Washburn University. In addition to his contributions to Sunflower Journeys, Jim has produced an extensive list of programs for KTWU including musical performances, Washburn sports, and instructional telecourses. In 2001, Jim produced the much-acclaimed documentary The Flood of ’51. He also serves as director for in-studio productions. Lloyd Slapar - Email
Lloyd was born in Hutchinson and raised in Pittsburg, Kansas. He has been at KTWU since 1998. Prior to that he worked for NewTek, Inc. Lloyd moved to Topeka in 1994, following work in the News Department at KOAM-TV from 1989-1993, while attending Pittsburg State University. Lloyd produces maps and graphics for Sunflower Journeys segments as well as providing technical support to the show.
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