Teacher Turnover May Be a Threat to National Security: A Chat with Dr. Greg Rockhold

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In this eye-opening episode of Crisis in Education, Dr. Paulie sits down with Dr. Greg Rockhold to explore a bold and urgent topic: the growing teacher turnover crisis and its potential implications for national security. Drawing from decades of experience in education and leadership, Dr. Rockhold offers a compelling analysis of how the exodus of teachers from the profession threatens not only the quality of education but also the stability of communities and the nation's future workforce.

The conversation lifts up the hood on the systemic challenges driving teacher burnout, the lack of preparation and support for educators, and how these issues ripple out to impact society on a broader scale. Together, they discuss actionable solutions grounded in behavioral science, leadership principles, and policy reform to address this alarming trend.

Tune in for a powerful discussion that reframes the teacher turnover crisis as more than just an educational issue—it's a national security concern that demands immediate attention.

About Dr. Rockhold
Dr. Greg Rockhold, in his 28th. year as an educational leader, served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). He has served in a variety of roles, including:

• NASSP No Child Left Behind National Task Force,
• Testified in US Senate Sub-Committee Hearings on Education and New Mexico Legislature many times on behalf of public education, 
• Presenter at NASSP Convention regarding NCLB in San Francisco and Reno,
• President - New Mexico Coalition of School Administrators (NMCSA),
• Executive Director - New Mexico Association of Secondary School Principals (NMASSP),
• Secretary - New Mexico Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development (NMASCD),
• Colorado Rural Caucus Steering Committee, 
• NCATE - Educational Leadership Constituent Council Reviewer,
• Considered for a White House Appointment, 
• McDonald’s/NASSP New Mexico Assistant Principal of the Year, 
• Adjunct Professor with Trinity Southwest University, and 
• USMC veteran and Eagle Scout.

Greg is a professionally skilled problem solver and highly organized team builder who leads a focus on increasing student performance via targeted professional development for all staff using student data to make informed decisions.

Greg is a highly effective change agent and consummate student of transformational leadership, organizational management, organizational efficiency, organizational effectiveness, organizational health, and organizational motivation.

As a change agent, Greg presents a clear vision that enables communication to be a give-and-take arena; he is patient yet persistent as people are moving forward; asking the tough questions; character and credibility as Greg is knowledgeable in what he is speaking about as he builds strong relationships on a foundation of trust. He is highly approachable and reliable. While a change agent, Greg creates conditions for sustainable change that permeates the organization.

People rejecting indifference – demanding excellence – PRIDE. - Greg Rockhold