Empowering Human Resource Leaders Since 2011.
Our
History
USHCA has a legacy dating back to 2011, when it was established by the visionary Elizabeth "Betsy" Arons, a transformative leader with over five decades of expertise in public education and human resources leadership within public school systems. As our Chief Executive Officer and founder, Betsy envisioned USHCA as a catalyst for Human Resources reform and the development of human capital leaders. Recognizing the need to streamline processes and drive measurable improvements in teacher and principal quality within school districts, she set forth on a mission to make a profound impact for our nation’s students.
At USHCA we offer an array of professional learning experiences designed to equip Human Resources professionals with the necessary support to ensure every student gains access to effective teachers and leaders. Our experiences deliver relevant content and tools while fostering connections among talent leaders nationwide, driving advancements in their field.
Our team is composed of experts with real-life experience in Human Resources and talent work, collaborating closely with you to chart a clear, practical course of action that yields tangible results. As a fundamental aspect of each service, we also work alongside you to cultivate your internal capacity, enabling you to sustain these endeavors for the long term.
Mission
At USHCA, our mission is to empower public school systems to transform their Human Resources function into a strategic lever for improving workforce quality. Our laser focus is on improving the quality of educators to meet students’ needs.
We believe that every student deserves a high-quality education, and that starts with exceptional teachers and principals. That's why we work closely with human capital leaders in school systems and State Education Agencies to provide customized support and guidance. Together, we strive to measurably enhance the quality of educators in our schools.
Vision
Our Vision is that every classroom will have a high-quality teacher, and every school will be led by a high-quality principal, fostering an environment where exceptional educators can drive strong results for students.
Our Values
Connection
We connect human resource leaders to strengthen their collective impact and empower them to drive meaningful improvements for educational outcomes.
Content
We create and share high-quality content that educates and transforms HR teams
Capacity
We prioritize building the capacity of human capital leaders in the education sector to sustain the work
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