Promising Practices Podcast

In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series, Cheryl Hinzman shares best practices for leading effective one-on-one meetings that strengthen supervision and support employee growth. She discusses how managers can use 1:1 conversations to build trust, provide meaningful coaching, recognize employee contributions and create opportunities for professional development.

In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series, David Robertson explores the evolving landscape of hiring Speech-Language Pathologists. He shares practical insights on what today’s candidates value most, how districts can avoid common hiring pitfalls and what it means to create a candidate-first experience—from initial outreach through onboarding. Listeners will gain strategies to s...

In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series, Kerri Stroka discusses how districts can grow leaders from within by identifying leadership potential and developing internal talent. She shares practical strategies for building leadership capacity and creating strong internal pipelines that support long-term organizational success.

In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series , Cheryl Hinzman discusses four effective supervision and evaluation practices that help district leaders strengthen support for their teams. She shares strategies for building strong supervisory relationships, conducting meaningful evaluation conversations and using coaching to support employee growth and development.

In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series , Wendell Sumter discusses why culture matters and how fostering a positive workplace culture can strengthen engagement and support your HR team.

In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series, Dr. Dale Fisher examines why interviews can fall short before they even start. He shares insights on how districts can strengthen their hiring practices by improving preparation, aligning expectations and creating more structured, effective interview processes that lead to better hiring outcomes.

In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series, Shirley Siloi and Ana Ednalino reflect on their experience redesigning new employee orientation and the lessons learned over the past three years. They share insights on how their approach has evolved, what strategies have had the greatest impact and how districts can create more engaging and effective onboarding experiences for new hi...

In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series , Jocelyn Cosgrave shares insights on creating and using AI chatbots to support HR teams, streamline communication and improve efficiency.

In this episode of AASPA’s Promising Practices Podcast Series , Jocelyn Cosgrave shares insights on creating and using AI chatbots to support HR teams, streamline communication and improve efficiency.

Recruiting and retaining staff in rural districts looks different and it’s changing fast. In this episode, Casey Alderson shares practical insights on how hiring has evolved, what effective “grow-your-own” programs look like in action, and the small, intentional moves that can strengthen culture and keep staff committed for the long term.