Hire Ground

"Founding, Twice" with Irene Shih, CEO of Pave HER Way

"Either you hired the wrong CEO, or you need to take a step back as a board." Irene Shih has sat on both sides of the governance table, as Board Member and CEO, and she&

Hire Ground | Episode 20: Lessons from the Hiring Season and What's Next for Hire Ground

Season 1 Finale: Lessons from the Hiring Season — and What's Next for Hire Ground Season 1 of Hire Ground started last August and ran the full length of the hiring

Hire Ground | Episode 19: We Know What to Do. We Just Don't Stick With It.

The Education System has a consistency problem. In this episode of Hire Ground, Christina Greenberg and Josh Czupryk sit down with a true titan of the field: Michael Moor

Hire Ground | Episode 17: Excellence Is the Answer, Not the Excuse

Brent Bushey has visited enough schools to know the difference between one that's working and one that isn't — and he says you can feel it before you see it. In

Hire Ground | Episode 16: The Future of School Belongs to the Agile with Caitrin Wright Silicon Schools Fund

The K-12 world is changing faster than anyone can plan for, and the leaders who will thrive are those who can stay nimble without losing sight of what matters most: kids.

Hire Ground | Episode 15: Coaching, AI, and the Future of Education

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-C

Hire Ground | Episode 14: Building the Bench: The Power of Teacher Residencies

In this episode, hosts Christina Greenberg and Josh Czupryk explore how residency-based teacher training programs can tackle the growing teacher shortage - without sacrif

Hire Ground | Episode 13: Put Your Mask on First, Leaders

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 I

Hire Ground | Episode 12: How We Welcome and Stand Shoulder-to-Shoulder with All Communities in Our Schools - Especially Multilingual Learners

In this episode of Hire Ground, host Josh Czupryk sits down with Dr. Daniel Velasco, President and CEO of Ensemble Learning, for a practical, action-oriented conversation

Hire Ground | Episode 11: Unlocking Potential - Neurodiversity in K12 Leadership

In this episode of Hire Ground, hosts Christina Greenberg and Josh Czupryk explore the transformative power of neurodiversity in K12 leadership and hiring. Joined by Davi

Hire Ground | Episode 10 - Teach For America 35th Anniversary Summit

In Episode 10 of Hire Ground, host Josh Czupryk speaks with Niloy Gangopadhyay, Vice President for Teach For America's 35th Anniversary Summit. They reflect on TFA&a

SPECIAL EPISODE: Hope Is Not a Strategy with Dr. Brandi Chin from The Opportunity Trust

In this special episode of Hire Ground, host Josh Czupryk sits down with Dr. Brandi Nicole Chin from the Opportunity Trust to discuss her new book, Hope Is Not a Strategy

Hire Ground | Episode 9: The Future of Learning: AI, Adaptivity, and the Evolving Role of Educators in 2026

In this episode of Hire Ground, hosts Christina Greenberg and Josh Czupryk explore the transformative impact of AI on K12 education and leadership. They discuss how educa

Hire Ground | Episode 8: Innovation, the Future of K12 Leadership

Faculty are leaving the profession in record numbers - but some schools are bucking the trend. In Episode 8 of Hire Ground, Christina and Josh explore the power of lab sc

Hire Ground | Episode 7: Families as Partners: The Power of Community in K12 Leadership

In this episode of Hire Ground, hosts Christina Greenberg and Josh Czupryk dive into the power of community engagement in K12 leadership. Drawing from real-world examples

Hire Ground | SPECIAL EDITION US ED Shifts Breakdown

HEADLINES:  ED is not abolished tomorrow. Congress still appropriates every dollar.What IS moving right now: $31 billion in annual grants — Title I, Title II, Title III,

Hire Ground | Episode 6: High-Quality Materials: A K12 Leader’s Lifeline

In this episode of Hire Ground, hosts Christina Greenberg and Josh Czupryk sit down with Eric Hirsch, CEO of Ed Reports, to explore how high-quality instructional materia

Hire Ground | Episode 5: Preparing Future K12 Leaders

In this episode of Hire Ground, hosts Christina Greenberg and Josh Czupryk tackle the growing crisis of leadership fatigue in K12 education. With teachers hesitant to ste

Hire Ground | Episode 4: Preparing for and Embracing the Political Headwinds in K12 with Kunjan Narechania from Watershed Advisors

The political landscape in K12 education is more complex than ever, influencing classrooms, schools, districts, networks, and state-level systems. In this episode of Hire

Hire Ground | Episode 3: The K12 Leadership Profile Shift with Eric Thomas from CSGF

The K12 Leadership Profile has shifted since COVID. Can a leader compartmentalize? Can the communicate with clarity? Can they manage the external noise and keep their lea