Host Tracy Lynn sits down with David Carlson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for the Lee’s Summit School District, to talk about what it takes to lead HR for a district serving 18,000 students and 3,000 employees. They discuss how hiring has shifted to a candidate’s market and how the district recruits through a strong “grow your own” pipeline, extensive student-teacher placements, and partnerships with universities. Carlson highlights workforce development programming, explains retention strategies, and emphasizes protecting public education’s brand through storytelling and leadership that helps people solve problems. Stay Q-Ed Up for more.