How to Identify and Retain Top Teaching Talent Through Performance Evaluation
How to identify and retain top teaching talent through performance evaluations and performance based pay. Review best practices in constructing teacher performance evaluations that align with the outcomes, actions and behaviors needed to lead schools to academic success. Then learn how to apply those evaluations to designing a sustainable performance based pay structure that allows you to design competitive compensation structures that ensure your best talent stays within your organization
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Director of New School Partnerships
Vertex Education
Throughout my career I have partnered with school leaders to navigate a variety of challenges including remediating massive reading deficits, addressing charter school funding inequities, and strengthening student enrollment. In my current role with Vertex Education, I am actively following our organization’s mission to “Change lives through education” and empower others to do the same by providing school leaders access to a variety of back office support solutions that will help to grow their schools, increase their teacher/staff satisfaction, put more money into the classroom, and develop phenomenal buildings for their students to be educated in.
Senior Director of Talent
Vertex Education
Keith Vigraham is the Head of Talent Management at Vertex Education, a charter management and education support services provider partnering with over 90 schools across the U.S. In his current role, Keith leads both the Talent Management and Talent Acquisition functions, driving initiatives that encompass performance management, learning and development programs, and organizational health and culture.
With over 15 years of leadership experience in educational management, Keith has a proven track record of directing high-performing teams and spearheading strategic initiatives that improve organizational outcomes.
VSS HR Manager
Vertex Education
Kristin Reinert, HR Manager at Vertex Education, brings years of experience in talent management, employee relations, and organizational development. Passionate about creating inclusive and engaging workplaces, Kristin specializes in recruitment strategies, performance management, and policy development that align with company goals. Known for fostering strong team dynamics and building trust across departments, Kristin is skilled in navigating complex HR challenges with a solution-oriented approach. With expertise in Workday, compliance, and leadership coaching, Kristin is dedicated to empowering employees and driving organizational success through strategic HR initiatives.