Dr. Laura Kohn-Wood, dean and professor, School of Education and Human Development, University of Miami

Dr. R. Lennon Audrain, research assistant Professor, Educator Pathways, Innovation & Policy Initiatives, Arizona State University

Dr. Dawn Baglos, chief human capital officer, Miami-Dade County Public Schools

LaKeisha Wells-Palmer, M.Ed., statewide executive director & vice president, Teach For America Florida Regions

As schools across the country face record-high teacher shortages and evolving student needs, Miami-Dade is exploring bold, research-backed solutions that reimagine how we design, support, and retain our educator workforce. This session introduces the ASU Next Workforce model—an innovative, team-based staffing structure that has improved student outcomes and teacher retention in other districts—while grounding the discussion in local context and policy realities. Participants will engage in reflective dialogue, identify readiness conditions for piloting this approach, and explore actionable next steps to build momentum in their own schools and networks.