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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 18 MIN

How to Hire Teachers for School Culture (Not Just Competence)

from Your Morning Boost: The Weekly Reset for Educators · host Adam Busch

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP means navigating the immense pressure of April hiring. While it's tempting to fill vacancies with certified bodies to avoid an August CLASSROOM CHALLENGE, this creates a devastating hidden cost.On today's episode, we explore why a culture clash hire is a three-year crisis. Adam Busch breaks down why the "grownup dynamics" are the true challenge in any building, and why your strongest tool against TEACHER STRESS and building EDUCATOR RESILIENCE is strategic, culture-focused hiring.Listen to learn:The 4 specific interview questions that reveal coachability and vulnerability (better than any resume).Why "rigid" experience is a bigger risk than a lack of credentials when trying to shift school practices.How to use "vulnerability interviewing," the "hallway walk," and mock PLCs to let your team culturally vet new hires.How to strategically use AI (and the ForwardEd Network tool) to define your team's needs and build precise, targeted interview questions.This episode is essential listening for any principal, department head, or team lead trying to protect their building's climate and future. Hiring is an act of hope—learn how to find purposeful, purposeful teammates who make the work lighter.Sponsored by: Grundmeyer Leader Services – www.grundmeyerleadersearch.com AWB Education and Media – www.awbeducation.org ForwardEd Network – www.forwardednetwork.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-morning-boost-a-school-leadership-podcast--6630377/support.Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.Want to keep the conversation going?Subscribe: Never miss an insight. Hit the subscribe or follow button on your podcast app to automatically receive our next episode.Share the Knowledge: If this episode provided value, please take a moment to rate and review us! Your five-star reviews help new teachers, parents, and leaders find our network.Explore the Network: This show is just one part of the ForwardEd Network family. Head over to our network page to explore our full roster of interconnected podcasts, including CTRL Shift Lead, Vice Principal UnOfficed, From Carpool to College, and Your Morning Boost.Connect with Us: Have a question or an idea for a future episode? Reach out to us at [email protected] or find us on social media using the tag #theForwardEDnetwork.Ready for your next boost? Browse our catalog and discover your next great listen on The ForwardED Network.

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