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We are also proud to provide fully certified executive coaches, who leverage the experience of having run schools successfully, to help school leaders realize their full potential. From governance to crisis management, and from evaluation to certified executive coaching, we help schools realize their full potential.
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Skip Kotkins worked with us last week and did a wonderful job of quickly finding the pulse of our school. He has a remarkable capacity for connecting with a diverse range of constituents, digging deep to identify hallmark strengths while helping us make sense of our weaknesses. What I see emerging is an accurate picture of the school's challenges and opportunities that make us feel both eager and able to improve.Paul Zanowski The Ranney School See More Success Stories
The Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) recognizes Barbara for her contributions to high school athletics.
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In July, senior consultant Barbara Daush (pictured front right) was inducted as a member of the Class of 2020 into the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) Hall of Fame.
Originally set to be inducted in April 2020, the nine inductees were officially recognized for the contributions to high school athletics at an induction ceremony. Barbara is the first female administrator to ever be inducted. She served alongside some tremendous leaders at the TSSAA’s Board of Control and Legislative Council meetings for over 10 years while she served as President at St. Agnes Academy.
Search Consultant Brandon Jacobs is recognized ahead of the 2021 National Diversity & Leadership Conference.
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Search Consultant (and outgoing Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The Shipley School) Brandon Jacobs was recognized as the DEI Champion awardee for the 2021 National Diversity & Leadership Conference in April.
The DEI Champions Award honors professionals who are passionate about creating an impact in the field of diversity and inclusion. Diversity champions continue to put DiversityFIRST™ through visionary leadership and commitment to fostering change for ages to come. The award commends exemplary professionals who transform diverse communities into inclusive environments where individuals are valued for their talent and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
With thousands of attendees, the 2021 National Diversity & Leadership Conference remains one of the largest diversity conferences in the nation.
Devereaux McClatchey and Marsha Little hosted a session on hiring trends and predictions.
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On February 18, president Devereaux McClatchey and search consultant Marsha Little hosted a roundtable discussion for members of the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). The session, “2021 Hiring: Opportunities, Challenges, and Trends,” reviewed insights into the recruiting and hiring season and shared predictions for the upcoming year, both in terms of faculty and staff and leadership hiring.
Senior consultant Mike Mersky held two sessions for aspiring heads of school.
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In support of the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), senior consultant Mike Mersky held two webinars for aspiring heads of school on February 18 and March 2. The two-part series was designed to inspire and inform future school leaders through a comprehensive review of the leadership best practices and foundations for success.
Lawrence Alexander presented on how to recruit, hire, and retain diverse faculty and staff.
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Lawrence Alexander was a featured speaker at the SAIS virtual event February 9 and 10. As lead consultant for our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practice, Lawrence's session focused on how to recruit, hire, and retain diverse faculty and staff.
Three consultants presented a session in the Governance Track of the conference.
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On February 26 during the virtual 2021 NAIS Annual Conference, consultants Bruce Dennis, Burke Zalosh, and Robert Vitalo presented “Take a Deep Breath: Manage Leadership Transition and Not Have It Be a Crisis” as part of the Governance Track. Their session focused on models for conducting a head of school search successfully. Click here to read a synopsis of their session.
Marlene Shaw participated in a panel about women in leadership searches during the Annual Conference.
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Senior consultant Marlene Shaw was part of a panel discussion about women in leadership searches during The Heads Network 2021 Annual Conference on January 28-29.
The Annual Conference offers a forum for discussing innovation, trends, and peer reflection in a collegial atmosphere of diversity and intimacy. With a thought provoking array of speakers featured each year, the membership is continually challenged by leaders to remain engaged in all aspects of life.
CS&A sponsored the TABS Conference, Lawrence Alexander was a spotlight speaker, and Devereaux McClatchey led a panel.
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As a TABS Boarding School Alliance Partner, we were proud to sponsor the 2020 TABS Annual Conference from December 7-10 and present during several sessions.
Lawrence Alexander, lead consultant for our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practice, was a spotlight speaker presenting “Racial Justice and Inclusion in Boarding Schools: Engaging the Conversations We're Not Having.”
CS&A President Devereaux McClatchey served as a panelist in the Head's Forum session “The State of the Boarding School Headship: Designing for Sustainable Headship in a Time of Crisis.”
Consultants Karen Whitaker and Jennifer Christensen are leading an ongoing program for women in education.
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Consultants Karen Whitaker and Jennifer Wong Christensen are facilitators of an ongoing program hosted by the California Teacher Development Collaborative (CATDC). “One Another: Cross-Generational Women's Leadership” is a series of six sessions for female educational leaders interested in gender and leadership.
Carney Sandoe was also happy to sponsor the CATDC Women + Leadership Conference on January 21, 2021.