Welcome to Human Resources
Welcome
The HSD Human Resources Department is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining exceptional employees who are committed to student success and educational excellence. Together, we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and inspires the next generation of leaders. It is our commitment to foster a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We believe that embracing diversity strengthens our schools by honoring individual differences, encouraging collaboration, and recognizing the unique perspectives and talents each person brings to our learning community.
What We Do
- Recruit, hire, and retain exceptional employees by attracting high-quality, diverse talent and supporting staff throughout their careers in the Hazelwood School District.
- Provide comprehensive employee support by managing onboarding, compensation, benefits, licensure, employee relations, and compliance with state and federal employment laws.
- Develop and empower leaders and staff through professional learning, leadership development, performance management, and coaching to promote continuous growth and excellence.
Employ the very best individuals who are dedicated, hardworking, and unwavering in creating a learning environment that will impact future generations. Our goals in achieving this deliberate and calculated success are quite simple:
Goal 1: Increase Student Achievement
Goal 2: Enhance Professional Development
Goal 3: Increase Parent and Community Engagement
We will persevere until our goals are achieved, and our students are successful and prosperous.

Dr. Evelyn Woods, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
ewoods@hazelwoodschools.org
314-953-5095
The Hazelwood School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability,
in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
Any person having inquiries concerning Hazelwood's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources.
