Host Tracy Lynn sits down with David Carlson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for the Lee’s Summit School District, to talk about what it takes to lead HR for a district serving 18,000 students and 3,000 employees.

They discuss how hiring has shifted to a candidate’s market and how the district recruits through a strong “grow your own” pipeline, extensive student-teacher placements, and partnerships with universities. Carlson highlights workforce development programming, explains retention strategies, and emphasizes protecting public education’s brand through storytelling and leadership that helps people solve problems.

Stay Q-Ed Up for more. Q-Ed Up amplifies the voices of educators. Hosted by Tracy Lynn, this

show shares real stories from teachers, leaders, and innovators—digging

into what’s working, what’s broken, and what’s next in education through

science, soul, and stories. Sponsored by Quantum Education

Professionals.

 

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