Wake Up and Teach, by Kelly Education

About Wake Up and Teach, by Kelly Education

Anyone who grew up being taught by a favorite teacher knows that—above all else—people are the heart and soul of a functioning education system. As the nation's largest provider of education talent, we at Kelly Education understand the critical role that high-quality educators and staff play in unlocking student potential. On Wake Up and Teach, by Kelly Education, we'll explore how school districts nationwide are reimagining the education workforce. From unconventional strategies to inspiring tales of success, each episode offers invaluable insights into how we can forge new paths for preK-12 talent, together. We’ll take you step-by-step through new and proactive approaches for attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent in our nation's schools. Whether you're a seasoned educator, a district administrator, or simply passionate about the future of education, tune in for conversations with experts and leaders in the field to discover how the right workforce solutions can revolutionize education. Welcome to Wake Up and Teach, by Kelly Education!

Publisher

Kelly Education

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Oct 2024

Latest episode

21 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2025

   Challenges at the Building Level

   Angela Kelly and Nicola Soares discuss strategies for school principals facing staffing shortages and leadership challenges.

2. 

   16 Sept 2025

   Solving Teacher Shortages with Live Virtual Instruction

   Nicola Soares and Shaily Baranwal discuss innovative solutions to teacher shortages with Elevate K-12’s live virtual instruction model.

3. 

   19 Aug 2025

   The Fiscal Side of Education Staffing

   Nicola Soares and Kelly Coash-Johnson explore how districts are addressing the fiscal challenges of education staffing today.

4. 

   15 Jul 2025

   How Charleston County Is Reshaping the Teaching Workforce

   Nicola Soares and Bill Briggman discuss how Charleston County is building a stronger, more sustainable education workforce.

5. 

   17 Jun 2025

   Why Special Education Talent Is Key to Helping All Students Thrive

   Nicola Soares and Dr. Catina Lyles discuss the importance of special education professionals and inclusive practices for improving outcomes for all students in this interview.

6. 

   20 May 2025

   How Workforce Planning Drives Student Success

   Nicola Soares and Dr. Dan Sims talk strategy, educator well-being, and how workforce effectiveness drives real student success.

7. 

   15 Apr 2025

   Expanding the Education Workforce

   Brent Maddin joins Nicola Soares to discuss innovative staffing models that expand the education workforce and create sustainable solutions for schools.

8. 

   18 Mar 2025

   Empowering Educators: Six Keys to Success

   Nicola Soares and Amy Bouque share strategies for school leaders to create resilient teams using the Six Elements of People Success.

9. 

   18 Feb 2025

   Innovative Approaches to Educator Burnout

   Justin Wing joins Nicola Soares to discuss team-based teaching models, retention strategies, and reshaping the education workforce for the future.

10. 

    14 Jan 2025

    The State of the Education Workforce

    Kelly Education President Nicola Soares and industry experts Susanne Griffin and Brad Beckner examine the current state of the education workforce and its implications for the future of education.

11. 

    1 Oct 2024

    Wake Up and Teach, by Kelly Education

    Join Nicola Soares on Wake Up and Teach by Kelly Education to explore innovative education strategies with leaders transforming the workforce.

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5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 11 / 100

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