AASPA Podcast
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66 episodes
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 with You. Together, we explore the three core leadership concepts from his ...
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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 practical examples of AI tools already making everyday HR tasks like recruiting and c...
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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 have,” but the key to building a community where people thrive and make an impact on stude...
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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 from within the community, strengthening both its schools and workforce.
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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 nationwide. We discuss the biggest challenges district leaders are facing today, from st...
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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 emerging technologies like AI can work hand in hand, and how school HR professionals can ...
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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 from Clear Concepts explore how the right technology (paired with the right mindset) ca...
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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 into school HR, reflects on the evolution of his leadership philosophy, and highlight...
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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 education staffing solutions. Learn how they’re changing perceptions of third-party staffin...
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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? Our guest, Jackie Levine, shares insights on building a strong internal ambassador p...
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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 all of her social media here:www.motivationalspeakerkellyswanson.c...
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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 @jpowell_edlaw for updates on this subject.
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