SUSD Spotlight Episode 29: Leading HR and Retaining Talent: A Conversation with Dr. Heather Cruz

In this episode of "SUSD Spotlight," we sit down with Dr. Heather Cruz, Scottsdale Unified School District’s new Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Dr. Cruz shares her journey in education and leadership, her vision for the HR department at SUSD, and how she plans to support and retain the talented educators and staff who make SUSD a thriving educational environment. We also discuss how the district is actively working to create a positive, inclusive workplace while attracting the best professionals to join the SUSD team.
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Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) has 30 schools serving approximately 23,000 students and 3,000 employees. Its boundaries include most, but not all, of the city of Scottsdale, almost all of the town of Paradise Valley, a section of the city of Phoenix and a section of the city of Tempe. In addition to live streaming and uploading recorded governing board meetings, SUSD produces helpful videos for parents and the community to learn about their schools.