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.