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- The Leaders Lounge - AASPA Podcast
Best Practices for Effective 1:1 Meetings
In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series, Cheryl Hinzman shares best practices for leading effective one-on-one meetings that strengthen…
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HR for Beginning Principals
In this episode of The Leader’s Lounge, we welcome Tiana DeVries to discuss the common challenges new principals face and how HR can help them navigate their…
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Before You Go Live: The K–12 Cloud HCM Decisions Districts Can’t Afford to Get Wrong
In this episode of The Leader’s Lounge, Alex Smith from Oracle and Kris Zorigian from IBM discuss the critical decisions school districts must make before…
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Inclusive Bereavement Policies: Supporting Employees Through Loss
In this episode of The Leaders Lounge, we explore the importance of inclusive bereavement policies and how school districts can better support employees…
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Hiring an SLP in 2026
In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series, David Robertson explores the evolving landscape of hiring Speech-Language Pathologists. He…
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Growing Leaders from Within: Homegrown Leadership: Building Culture, Capacity and Continuity Through Internal Development
In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series, Kerri Stroka discusses how districts can grow leaders from within by identifying leadership…
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School HR Leadership During a Life-Changing Illness
In this episode of The Leader's Lounge, we explore what leadership looks like during a life-changing health challenge. Our guest, Jackie Levine, shares her…
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Four Effective Supervision and Evaluation Practices
In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series, Cheryl Hinzman discusses four effective supervision and evaluation practices that help district…
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HR Partner: How Can I Help?
In this episode of The Leader's Lounge, we explore what it truly means to be an HR partner in today's school districts. From building meaningful relationships…
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Recruiting, Retaining, & Bridge Building through Multiple Pathways
In this episode of The Leader Lounge, we sit down with Gita Patel of 27J Schools to discuss how a district-created, job-embedded alternative teacher licensure…
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School HR Summer Boot Camp - Merit Kahn
What leaders think, say, and do directly impacts hiring, retention and team performance. In this episode, Merit Kahn, our 2026 School HR Summer Boot Camp…
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Culture Matters
In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series, Wendell Sumter discusses why culture matters and how fostering a positive workplace culture can…
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Stabilizing Education Systems with Q360 Workforce Solutions
In this episode, John Davis of Q360 Workforce Solutions joins us to discuss how managed service providers (MSPs) help school districts streamline staffing…
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Why Interviews Fail Before They Begin
In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series, Dr. Dale Fisher examines why interviews can fall short before they even start. He shares…
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Why Building Intentional Relationships At Work Matter in a K-12 School Setting
In this episode, our guest Angela Wise-Landman explores how intentional relationships can transform school HR from a process-focused function into a force that…
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Redesigning New Employee Orientation - Three Years Later
In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series, Shirley Siloi and Ana Ednalino reflect on their experience redesigning new employee orientation…
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Beyond Courage: How HR Leaders Build Culture, Trust, and Energy in Changing Times
In this episode, Wendell Sumter explores how HR leaders can move beyond simply managing people to influencing culture from the inside out through emotional…
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Beyond the Chatbot: Designing HR AI Employees Can Trust
In this week’s episode, Ali Stinson shares what it really takes to build an HR chatbot that actually works for schools. From simplifying complex benefits…
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Hiring Practices: How to hire and retain staff
How can schools hire not just to fill positions—but to build teams that stay and thrive? In this episode, Patty Grow shares insights on aligning hiring…
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AI Chat Bot Creation
In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series, Jocelyn Cosgrave shares insights on creating and using AI chatbots to support HR teams…
The Leaders Lounge - AASPA PodcastAI Chat Bot Creation
In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series, Jocelyn Cosgrave shares insights on creating and using AI chatbots to support HR teams…
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Recruitment and Retention of Staff in Rural Areas
Recruiting and retaining staff in rural districts looks different and it’s changing fast. In this episode, Casey Alderson shares practical insights on how…
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Leading Through Crucial Conversations
Live from the 2026 School HR Winter Bootcamp, we sit down with Sarah Marriott, Assistant Superintendent of HR at Liberty Public Schools, to talk about the real…
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Stay Interviews & Retention with Marva Tutt
In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series, Marva Tutt shares how stay interviews can strengthen retention, build trust and provide…
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Solving the Special Education Teacher Shortage
Gabe Cappozzo and Dr. Cherrissa Gibson share how, with BloomBoard's support, investing in paraprofessionals and support staff is creating sustainable…
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Live from School HR Winter Boot Camp - Zack Arend
Join us for a behind-the-scenes conversation with keynote speaker Zach Arend as we unpack his School HR Winter Boot Camp session,, Unbridled: Leadership Starts…
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AI in the HR Department and Beyond
In this episode, Gretchen Lawn breaks down what AI really means for K–12 HR—beyond the hype—and how districts can use it safely and responsibly. We talk about…
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How Culture and Connections Bring School Districts to Life
In this episode, we explore how culture and connections bring a school district to life. We talk about why investing in relationships isn’t just “nice to…
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Grow Richmond: Grow Your Own Program - Building a Local Educator Pipeline
In this episode, we discuss how the Grow Your Own program from Richmond County School System in Augusta, GA. helps identify, train and support future teachers…
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Innovative Solutions to the Increasing Teacher Shortage that Ensures Student Academic Success for All Students
In this episode, we sit down with Annette Rodriguez from Proximity Learning to explore how virtual education is evolving and supporting K–12 schools…
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Human Connections in a Tech-Driven World
In this episode, we sit down with Tanisha Holland, a seasoned PK–12 HR leader and candidate for AASPA President-Elect, to explore how human connection and…
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Smarter HR, Stronger Teams
We’re diving into the real-world challenges public school HR teams face every day—tight resources, constant change and not enough hands on deck. Ali and Rod…
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Developing a Leadership Philosophy
In our latest episode, Dr. Vincent Citarelli—current Regional Representative on the AASPA Executive Board and candidate for President-Elect—shares his journey…
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Staffing Smarter: How Edustaff Is Changing the Game in Education
In this episode, Geoffrey Kartes from Edustaff explores how to better help schools navigate staffing shortages through innovative substitute and special…
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Creating Organization Ambassadors
In this episode, we dive into what it truly means to be an ambassador for your organization. Who can take on this role—and how do you prepare them for success?…
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PreCon #1 - Holly McIntush & Jackie Wernz
Holly McIntush & Jackie Wernz walk us through their Pre-Conference session about Education Law / Shifting Civil Rights Landscape
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Kelly Swanson - EmCee
Speaker, MC, Award-Winning Storyteller, Hall of Fame Motivational Speaker and Comedian. Kelly will be the EmCee at AASPA's 86th Annual Conference. You can find…
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Pre-Conference Flor Perry
Our guest today is Flor Perry. She has been the Position Management Specialist at the Atlanta Public School System for the last 3 years and she will be…
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The New Department of Labor Rule Raising the Exempt Salary Threshold Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Today Jennifer Powell, Attorney with Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Munoz, PC joined us to discuss the new FLSA regulations. Follow Jennifer at…
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Beyond the Job Fair: Innovative Strategies for Marketing Open K-12 Positions
Mollie Boone, Coordinator of Retention & Recruitment at St. Lucie Public Schools, shares insights on developing and implementing innovative strategies to…
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How to Recruit and Hire Diverse Teachers
In this episode, we’re joined by Katina Bookard, an instructor and mentor with Moreland University, to discuss How to Recruit and Hire Diverse Teachers. Katina…
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A Plan Built on Teacher Voices: How Columbus Public Schools Drives Retention
Dr. Chip Kay and Henry Wellington discuss how school leaders use teacher survey data to improve working conditions and boost retention. Learn how actionable…
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Employee Relations Success Through Management and Communication
Marco Holland and Dayton Hibbs walk us through their process for improving organizational culture, enhancing staff quality, and aligning HR strategies with…
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Work-life integration and how to foster an environment that honors diverse perspectives, needs and experiences
Jessica Bennington explores how districts can develop systems that truly honor employee work-life integration. We dive into the importance of gathering…
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Tips & Tools to Attract and Retain Staff
Eric Melnyczenko outlines the tips and tools school districts can use to attract and retain staff in challenging times.
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Podcast with Roshanna Griffin
Navigating Changes in HR Technology: Strategies for Public School Systems
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Navigating Employability for the Next Generation of Educators
Sean Petro addresses the common misconceptions that new generations encounter when entering the education workforce and explores ways to overcome them.
