Teacher Shortage Crisis

Beyond the Wrench

Matt Kerhin, Technology & Engineering Teacher at Hartford Union High School, joins us to talk about the huge teacher shortage in technical education—from the impact of retiring teachers to training the next generation and the costs of retaining teachers.
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About Our Guest:
Matt Kerhin
Technology & Engineering Teacher, Hartford Union High School
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Sponsor:
Thermo King
About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
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Chapters

1. Impact of Retiring Instructors (00:04:21)

2. Habits of Next Generation (00:15:49)

3. Retaining Teachers (00:25:07)

4. Attracting Students (00:36:20)

5. Teaching the Basics & Good Habits (00:50:34)

6. Instructor Pet Peeves (01:03:06)