
AASPA Podcast
Latest news and trends for school system leaders
Episodes
57 episodes
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 into school HR, reflects on the evolution of his leadership philosophy, and highlight...
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12:06

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 education staffing solutions. Learn how they’re changing perceptions of third-party staffin...
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10:04

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? Our guest, Jackie Levine, shares insights on building a strong internal ambassador p...
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12:00

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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9:16

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 all of her social media here:www.motivationalspeakerkellyswanson.c...
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16:56

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 @jpowell_edlaw for updates on this subject.
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18:00

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 presenting at this year’s Annual Conference in Seattle.Flor's LinkedIn profile:
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15:22

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 attract and retain top talent, ensuring a steady pipeline of dedicated, qualified prof...
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9:23

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 shares practical strategies and valuable insights on creating inclusive hirin...
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12:53

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 insights from engagement and exit surveys lead to policies that support teachers and cr...
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16:41

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 aligningHR strategies with educational goals.
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14:39

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 employee voice through focus groups, discussing strategies to ensure diverse perspectives ar...
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16:33

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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17:06
