Episode 29: Understanding the Teacher Shortage with Dr. Adam Magliari

Today’s episode features a conversation with Dr. Adam Magliari, Superintendent of Mediapolis Community Schools and recent graduate of the University of Northern Iowa’s EdD program. Dr. Magliari joins us to unpack his dissertation, Understanding the Problem of the Modern-Day Teacher Shortage: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study of the Stories of Teachers in the Profession. In this interview, he shares the lived experiences he uncovered through his research, what those stories reveal about the complexity of the teacher shortage, and the practical recommendations he offers for school and district leaders navigating this ongoing challenge through the lens of transformational leadership. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, administrator, or policymaker, Dr. Magliari’s insights shed light on both the human side of the profession and the systems-level changes needed to support and retain educators today. The 4 I's of Transformational Leadership