Principal Office Hours

Data-Driven Leadership: The Secret to Retaining Top Educators


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Summary:

Dr. Jim and Steve Salerno, Superintendent of Mount Horeb School District, chat about K-12 education leadership. With a focus on reducing educator turnover, Steve shares his 30-year journey and the strategies that reshaped his district's culture. Learn how data-driven decisions, intentional leadership development, and aligning comp and benefits foster stability, hope, compassion, and trust.

Key Takeaways:

  • Leadership Stability is Crucial: Effective leaders at the building level are essential for improving teacher retention and student outcomes.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilizing tools like Gallup's StrengthsFinder aids in recruiting and developing leaders aligned with the district's goals.
  • Cultural Transformation: Honest assessments and collaborative efforts among staff to reset expectations and improve the school's culture are vital.
  • Resource Alignment: Ensuring competitive compensation and benefits packages through operational referendums can stabilize the workforce.
  • Persistent, Purposeful Development: Continuous professional development tailored to individual strengths is key to sustaining high performance.


Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Today's Topic

00:31 Meet Steve Salerno: A Leader's Journey

01:22 The Importance of Building Leadership

04:03 Intentional Growth and Development

05:11 Using Data for Leadership Development

10:23 Focusing on Principals for Better Outcomes

13:06 Transforming School Culture

20:41 Engaging the School Board and Community

27:00 Conclusion and Key Takeaways


Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung

Connect with Steve Salerno: 608-437-7010, https://www.mounthorebschools.org/ ic Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda



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