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Beyond the Hire: Building a Culture Where Teachers Stay

Tue., September 30, 2025, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
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The school year has begun, contracts are signed, and yet one challenge looms large: retention. With teacher turnover near 22%, and close to 30% in urban districts, how can districts keep great educators?

Frontline’s K-12 Lens survey, combined with Recruiting & Hiring data, provides a clear look at today’s K-12 talent market and what it means for retention.

In this live panel, HR leaders from school districts and EdTech will discuss how they are rethinking retention from the very first interaction and creating cultures where teachers choose to stay.

You’ll discover:

  • How to build a district brand that attracts the right cultural fit.
  • Ways to personalize onboarding, evaluations, and professional learning.
  • Proven strategies to create a “sticky” employee experience.
  • A 360° snapshot of the K-12 hiring landscape.
Speakers
Hope Needham
Chief People & Culture Officer Frontline Education
Cathy Hardin
Chief Human Resources Officer Gwinnett County Public Schools
Zach McMains, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Kearney R-I School District
Moderator
Ellen Agnello, Ph.D.
Marketing Analyst Frontline Education
Ellen Agnello leads research-informed content strategy at Frontline Education, where she analyzes and translates national K-12 Lens survey data into insights on staffing trends, retention, and operational sustainability. Prior to joining Frontline, she worked as a university instructor and researcher, teaching methods courses to preservice teachers. Before that, she taught English language arts at a public high school.

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