Hiring season is here, and finding the right teachers is more than just filling vacancies—it’s about building a strong, committed team that stays. In this episode of The Principal School Podcast, Dr. Michael Meechin shares the essential strategies for hiring great teachers and, more importantly, keeping them long-term.

In this episode, we cover:
✅ The biggest hiring mistakes principals make (and how to avoid them)
✅ What makes a great teacher beyond the resume
✅ How to build a hiring process that actually works
✅ Retention strategies that keep teachers engaged and thriving
✅ Why onboarding is just as important as recruitment

If you’re tired of constant turnover and want to hire smarter and retain top talent, this episode is for you.

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Hear some great strategies to impact the work in your #school or district.

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