Nicola Soares

President of Kelly Education (@KellyEducation). Always seeking new ways to move education forward.

[Kelly Education @kellyeducation]

Today is Substitute Educators Day––and Kelly Education is proud of the difference our educators are making in classrooms across the U.S. Thank you for your commitment to excellence in educating our youth.

[Nicola Soares @NSoares_KellyEd]

Quality schools are the crux of a thriving society. @kellyeducation led a national survey of 2,000+ business leaders to help us better understand how they view the current state of education and its effects on the future of work. Find out more at https://t.co/iUKg17wKJc

[Nicola Soares @NSoares_KellyEd]

Thanks to @EdSurge for talking with me about the high demand for substitute educators as a result of teacher burnout. At @kellyeducation, we are proud to solve this challenge by connecting passionate people to meaningful work in our nation’s classrooms. https://t.co/xV2YBM34Ve

[AASPA @_AASPA_]

As the #EducatorShortage continues to grow, it’s time to start addressing it from a collective perspective by leveraging the knowledge and influence of multiple stakeholders. AASPA’s new white paper shows 5 key shifts to addressing the educator shortage https://t.co/DOgjpSjlrS

[Nicola Soares @NSoares_KellyEd]

Together, @kellyeducation and its partners are reimagining the workplace model for higher ed by enhancing hybrid and remote capabilities to meet the demands of our changing workforce. Our partnership with @UCF is mentioned in this @insidehighered article. https://t.co/BhrTyUxjTS

[Nicola Soares @NSoares_KellyEd]

Collaboration across disciplines is critical to revitalizing our talent pipeline and establishing tomorrow’s leaders today. I enjoyed the insights shared in this recent article from @HigherEdDive. https://t.co/tyG8tbM8jj

[Nicola Soares @NSoares_KellyEd]

A7: Daily pay rates for substitute teachers and talent must be increased nationally. America has undervalued these educators for too long, and policymakers should set a new tone of value and recognition. #K12Talent #edchat @_AASPA_

[Kelly Education @kellyeducation]

Q7: As educators leave the profession, schools increasingly rely on long-term substitutes. The supply of qualified individuals interested in filling substitute vacancies is also dwindling.

How does your district recognize the work of sub-educators?  #K12Talent #edchat @_AASPA_

[Nicola Soares @NSoares_KellyEd]

A6: This article from @NASSP features an in-depth review of how district leaders from Pitt County Schools in Greenville, NC, have developed an internal candidate pool by creating an intentional principal pipeline. Link: https://t.co/mp04C6hqEw
#K12Talent #edchat @_AASPA_

[Kelly Education @kellyeducation]

Q6: A @NASSP survey shows 35% “strongly agree” with being satisfied as principal of their school. @WeAreILO data shows 37% of the 500 largest U.S. districts have had leadership turnover since 2020.

How does your district maintain its admin pipeline? #K12Talent #edchat @_AASPA_

[Nicola Soares @NSoares_KellyEd]

A5: The pandemic accelerated districts’ collaborative technology adoption designed to virtually bring the classroom to students. This innovative technology can be adapted to create more dynamic PD, removing the limitations of onsite training. #K12Talent #edchat @_AASPA_

[Kelly Education @kellyeducation]

Q5: Staffing shortages present new problems for providing onsite training for educators while also offering new opportunities to use innovative solutions for professional development (PD).

How is your district using technology to improve PD?

#K12Talent #edchat @_AASPA_

[Nicola Soares @NSoares_KellyEd]

A4: Successful GYO programs identify individuals with transferrable skills and develop a network of resources and learning opportunities designed to lessen the barriers to certification attainment and create a foundation for success. #K12Talent #edchat @_AASPA_

[Kelly Education @kellyeducation]

Q4: Grow Your Own (GYO) programs help remove barriers to becoming an educator and build upon the strengths and talents of those already invested in your school community.

Does your district have a GYO program? If so, how do you recruit?

#K12Talent #edchat @_AASPA_

[Nicola Soares @NSoares_KellyEd]

Today, @KellyServices announced the acquisition of @PTS_Inc_ , an organization that provides advanced therapy and behavioral staffing and programming exclusively in school-based settings. Read more: https://t.co/FeBCLlUyuZ

[Nicola Soares @NSoares_KellyEd]

A3: Schools and districts across the nation are increasing their focus on social-emotional learning, teaching both students and adults to support individuals in crisis. #K12Talent #edchat @_AASPA_

[Kelly Education @kellyeducation]

Q3: School staff has always been critical in identifying students who need social-emotional support.

With decreased counseling and special education talent pools, how does your district continue to address students' needs?

#K12Talent #edchat @_AASPA_

[Nicola Soares @NSoares_KellyEd]

A2: Creating opportunities for ALL school community members to have access to and engage in decision-making is crucial. Having access is sometimes the biggest hurdle; it’s essential to try to meet your stakeholders where they are. #K12Talent #edchat @_AASPA_

[Kelly Education @kellyeducation]

Q2: Addressing educator well-being requires collaboration across multiple organizations, changes to policies and procedures, and the input of all stakeholders.

How does your district get the school community involved in supporting this effort?

#K12Talent #edchat @_AASPA_

[Nicola Soares @NSoares_KellyEd]

A1: Workplace wellness activities and competitions are great examples of potentially low-cost initiatives that promote personal health and well-being and boost morale and engagement. #K12Talent #edchat @_AASPA_

[Kelly Education @kellyeducation]

Q1: According to a study from @NEAToday, 55% of America’s teachers are ready to leave the profession due to burnout.

What are some programs or initiatives your district has implemented to support work-life balance?

#K12Talent #edchat @_AASPA_

[Nicola Soares @NSoares_KellyEd]

@kellyeducation is committed to helping schools build more inclusive classrooms that support each student’s academic, social, physical & emotional well-being. Our acquisition of @PTS_Inc_ allows us to do just that.

Watch the full conversation at https://t.co/DnYV2sSugs.

[Kelly Education @kellyeducation]

Meet our newest acquisition, @PTS_Inc_.

Together, we will create more inclusive classrooms and equip our K-12 clients to better support ALL learners.

Get the details at https://t.co/te2wzxeROo.

[Nicola Soares @NSoares_KellyEd]

We are grateful that these four outstanding educators chose @kellyeducation. They represent the highly qualified educators and talent Kelly Education provides our school partners every day. Thank you for all that you do!

[Kelly Education @kellyeducation]

Introducing our 2022 Substitute Educators of the Year! With nearly 1,100 submissions, it was hard to choose; these four represent the best of the best! Each will receive a $5,000 bonus and $1,500 to donate to the school of their choice. Learn more here: https://t.co/24a8y3qlfP

[Nicola Soares @NSoares_KellyEd]

The educator shortage remains a national crisis; however, collaboration is an effective way to tackle the many issues stemming from our current educational climate. Join us on May 3 to chat about addressing the ongoing educator shortage. #K12Talent #edchat

[Kelly Education @kellyeducation]

Thank you @_AASPA_ for inviting Kelly Education to host a Twitter #edchat on Tuesday, May 3. Our President @NSoares_KellyEd will lead district leaders from across the nation in an open discussion addressing the educator shortage. #K12Talent

[Nicola Soares @NSoares_KellyEd]

@kellyeducation @NASSP @NAESP @AFSAUnion Thank you, APs! In honor of #APWeek22, here’s a little food for thought – an article from @NASSP’s March newsletter titled, “Preparing Tomorrow’s Principals Today.” This article provides excellent insight into how districts can build a principal pipeline. https://t.co/7N2KSzqMZO

[Nicola Soares @NSoares_KellyEd]

There are just a few days left to nominate a phenomenal KE substitute educator. For more information or to submit a nomination, visit https://t.co/M4h5UaJLtw.

[Kelly Education @kellyeducation]

One week left to nominate an outstanding Kelly Education substitute educator––teachers, paraeducators, and support staff are all eligible. Winners get $5,000, plus an extra $1,500 is donated to the school of their choice. Nominations due April 4, 2022.

https://t.co/PK5WtaR78r

[Nicola Soares @NSoares_KellyEd]

@kellyeducation will recognize four remarkable substitute educators who support the schools we proudly serve. Winners will receive $5,000, plus an extra $1,500 donated to the school of their choice. To learn more, visit https://t.co/M4h5UaJLtw. Nominations are due by April 4.

[Kelly Education @kellyeducation]

Know an outstanding Kelly Education substitute educator? Nominate substitute teachers, paraeducators, or support staff and they could win $5,000, plus an extra $1,500 that will be donated to the school of their choice. Nominations are due April 4, 2022. https://t.co/lDcktmvd7P