School Success Podcast

School Success Podcast

#239, Solving the Teacher Shortage with 2-Hour Hires | Brittany Kinol & Lisa Gyergyo

Sep 28, 2026 · 45 min · 12 segments

”𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒎𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒍 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒌𝒊𝒅𝒔. 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒖𝒑 𝒐𝒏…

”𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒎𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒍 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒌𝒊𝒅𝒔. 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒖𝒑 𝒐𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕.” – Lisa Gyergyo, Head of School at Arise Classical Academy ”𝑾𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒂 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒂 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆, 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒔 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍.” – Brittany Kinol, President of the Board at Arise Classical Academy In this episode, Lisa and Brittany break down the university model, how they staff a school with 18 part-time teachers, and the discipleship programs that fill their Fridays. Watch the full episode now and share it with a fellow school leader. 🎙️ -- 𝑇𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦'𝑠 𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑑𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑑𝑙𝑦 co-𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒛𝒐𝒈 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 and ***ClassReach***. **ClassReach** is your ultimate partner in streamlining school management. Designed with schools in mind, their user-friendly software simplifies administration, enhances communication, and empowers educators to focus on what matters most—student success. Discover tools to manage grades, attendance, scheduling, and more, all in one place. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠classreach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today to see how they can help your school thrive with ease and efficiency! **The Herzog Foundation** is a powerhouse of resources for Christian education, now featuring our School Success podcast on their Podcast Network. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠herzogfoundation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to explore their offerings, including free training, news updates, and specialized courses. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your school's growth and success through the Herzog Foundation's extensive support network. Every week on The School Success Podcast, digital marketing agency owner Mitchell Slater interviews school leaders and game-changers in the education sector. Click 👉🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/SchoolSuccessMakers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to follow The School Success Podcast on your favorite podcasting platforms. This podcast is powered by School Success, a marketing agency committed to helping schools grow their enrollment and connect better with the families in their communities. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠schoolsuccessmakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. **Highlights of the Episode:** - \[05:36] Founding of Arise Classical Academy - \[09:54] Understanding the University Model - \[17:12] Teacher Recruitment Strategies - \[26:08] Discipleship and Extracurricular Programs - \[44:09] Leadership Through House Systems **YouTube Video Podcast Link:** https://youtu.be/bkOMqQce0fQ

”𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒎𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒍 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒌𝒊𝒅𝒔. 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒖𝒑 𝒐𝒏…

Experiencing Pittsburgh1:52 – 5:17

Brittany KinolGuest

1:52

Thank you, Mitchell.

Brittany KinolGuest

1:52

We're excited to be here.

Brittany KinolGuest

1:53

Thank you very much.

Brittany KinolGuest

1:55

This is fantastic.

Mitchell SlaterHost

1:57

We're going to have some fun, but you guys know the question that's coming because we already talked about it beforehand because you've listened to episodes before.

Mitchell SlaterHost

2:04

So you guys don't have to agree on this either.

Mitchell SlaterHost

2:06

So you each can answer this individually.

Mitchell SlaterHost

2:08

But if I was to visit you guys in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, what would you say, Mitchell? You need to eat this and do this to experience Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Lisa GyergyoGuest

2:17

Well, Mitchell, when you come visit us, we would take you to a Steelers game because there's nothing more Pittsburgh than a Steelers game.

Lisa GyergyoGuest

2:25

It's very entertaining.

Lisa GyergyoGuest

2:28

And it's not my favorite thing to do, but it's a Pittsburgh thing to do.

Lisa GyergyoGuest

2:32

I'd also probably take you to the point, which is you see that on the Steelers game, they always fly over and show you where the rivers meet and there's a big fountain and then i we would probably take you down to the strip district for a great meal down there there's lots of places my favorite place is juniper grill they just opened up down there they have multiple locations and the owners attend my church so i love supporting them and they have fantastic food yeah anything you'd add well

Brittany KinolGuest

2:59

because we've had stealer uh tickets since the 70s uh We do take guests down to the Steeler game often, and I do enjoy it.

Brittany KinolGuest

3:09

And we would drive through the tunnels first.

Brittany KinolGuest

3:12

So then they come out and see the city right outside the tunnels.

Brittany KinolGuest

3:15

We park in the city, cross the bridges on foot, go past PNC Park along the river and end at Heinz Field.

Brittany KinolGuest

3:24

And then, yeah, Strip District is where we would go and eat anywhere down there.

Brittany KinolGuest

3:31

I like anywhere down

Lisa GyergyoGuest

3:31

there.

Lisa GyergyoGuest

3:32

Yeah.

Lisa GyergyoGuest

3:33

I'd add Mitchell.

Lisa GyergyoGuest

3:34

We have a house system in our school and the boys who won for their house last year, their prize was a Steelers game trip.

Lisa GyergyoGuest

3:42

So the stakes were high last year.

Lisa GyergyoGuest

3:45

As our school gets bigger, we may not be able to have such great awards, but that was a great award for them.

Mitchell SlaterHost

3:52

I love this.

Experiencing Pittsburgh1:52 – 5:17

Brittany KinolGuest

1:52

Thank you, Mitchell.

Brittany KinolGuest

1:52

We're excited to be here.

Brittany KinolGuest

1:53

Thank you very much.

Brittany KinolGuest

1:55

This is fantastic.

Mitchell SlaterHost

1:57

We're going to have some fun, but you guys know the question that's coming because we already talked about it beforehand because you've listened to episodes before.

Mitchell SlaterHost

2:04

So you guys don't have to agree on this either.

Mitchell SlaterHost

2:06

So you each can answer this individually.

Mitchell SlaterHost

2:08

But if I was to visit you guys in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, what would you say, Mitchell? You need to eat this and do this to experience Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Lisa GyergyoGuest

2:17

Well, Mitchell, when you come visit us, we would take you to a Steelers game because there's nothing more Pittsburgh than a Steelers game.

Lisa GyergyoGuest

2:25

It's very entertaining.

Lisa GyergyoGuest

2:28

And it's not my favorite thing to do, but it's a Pittsburgh thing to do.

Lisa GyergyoGuest

2:32

I'd also probably take you to the point, which is you see that on the Steelers game, they always fly over and show you where the rivers meet and there's a big fountain and then i we would probably take you down to the strip district for a great meal down there there's lots of places my favorite place is juniper grill they just opened up down there they have multiple locations and the owners attend my church so i love supporting them and they have fantastic food yeah anything you'd add well

Brittany KinolGuest

2:59

because we've had stealer uh tickets since the 70s uh We do take guests down to the Steeler game often, and I do enjoy it.

Brittany KinolGuest

3:09

And we would drive through the tunnels first.

Brittany KinolGuest

3:12

So then they come out and see the city right outside the tunnels.

Brittany KinolGuest

3:15

We park in the city, cross the bridges on foot, go past PNC Park along the river and end at Heinz Field.

Brittany KinolGuest

3:24

And then, yeah, Strip District is where we would go and eat anywhere down there.

Brittany KinolGuest

3:31

I like anywhere down

Lisa GyergyoGuest

3:31

there.

Lisa GyergyoGuest

3:32

Yeah.

Lisa GyergyoGuest

3:33

I'd add Mitchell.

Lisa GyergyoGuest

3:34

We have a house system in our school and the boys who won for their house last year, their prize was a Steelers game trip.

Lisa GyergyoGuest

3:42

So the stakes were high last year.

Lisa GyergyoGuest

3:45

As our school gets bigger, we may not be able to have such great awards, but that was a great award for them.

Mitchell SlaterHost

3:52

I love this.