The Leadership Move No One Talks About That Makes Schools Thrive

What if solving the education staffing crisis didn't require more funding, more mandates, or more burnout? In this episode, Eric Hoppstock, Superintendent at Berrien RESA in Michigan, reveals how one bold move—listening to the people already in the building—sparked a statewide teacher apprenticeship program that's rewriting the future of school staffing. You'll hear how thousands of paraprofessionals, career-changers, and high school students are becoming tomorrow's teachers through Talent Together, a collaborative solution now backed by nearly $100 million in state funding. Eric doesn't just talk strategy. He shares how empathy, vision, and real collaboration created one of the largest teacher pipeline programs in the nation—and why this model is transforming not just classrooms, but entire school communities. For leaders who want real change without losing themselves (or their team) in the process, this conversation is your blueprint. Listen in, then share with someone who's ready to rethink what's possible in education leadership.