In this episode, host Josh Czupryk sits down with Dacia Toll, co-founder and co-CEO of CourseMojo, to explore what it really takes to lead schools effectively in a post-COVID world. From rethinking how we hire and retain talent to leveraging technology for better student outcomes, Dacia shares hard-won insights from decades at the forefront of education leadership — and a fresh vision for what's possible.

In this episode, hosts Christina Greenberg and Josh Czupryk explore how residency-based teacher training programs can tackle the growing teacher shortage - without sacrificing quality or affordability. Joined by Heather Kirkpatrick, Founder and President of Alder Graduate School of Education, the conversation unpacks what it actually takes to build a sustainable, community-rooted pipeline of educators who stay.

In this episode of Hire Ground, hosts Christina Greenberg and Josh Czupryk sit down with JoAnn Gama, founder of GEMS (Gama Education Management Services) and founder of IDEA Public Schools, to dive deep into school leadership, sustainability, and talent retention strategies. Joanne shares practical insights on building resilient educational systems, modeling sustainable leadership, supporting teachers through strong cultures, and creating clear leadership pipelines that keep great educators thriving for the long haul.