CS&A Hosts Carney Connections: DEI
We proudly brought our DEI professional development programming to the West Coast on March 5.
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- Name The Buckley School
- City/State New York, NY
- Type K-9, all boys
- Engagement
- Website https://www.buckleyschool.org/page
- Name St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
- City/State Austin, TX
- Type K-12, coeducational day school
- Engagement
- Website https://www.sasaustin.org/page
- Name St. Bernard’s School
- City/State New York, NY
- Type K-9, all boys
- Engagement
- Website https://www.stbernards.org/page
- Name Chadwick International School
- City/State Incheon, South Korea
- Type PreK-12, coed, international day school
- Engagement
- Website https://www.chadwickinternational.org/
- Name Dexter Southfield School
- City/State Brookline, MA
- Type PreK-12, single-sex lower/middle, coed upper school
- Engagement
- Website http://www.dextersouthfield.org/
- Name Brooklyn Heights Montessori School
- City/State Brooklyn, NY
- Type Preschool-8, coeducational
- Engagement
- Website https://www.bhmsny.org/
- Name Chadwick School
- City/State Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
- Type K-12, independent day school
- Engagement
- Website https://www.chadwickschool.org/
- Name New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- City/State Burlington, MA
- Type Independent, voluntary, nonprofit organization
- Engagement
- Website https://www.neasc.org/
- Name Big Sky School District #72
- City/State Big Sky, MT
- Type Elementary, middle, and high school
- Engagement
- Website https://www.bssd72.org/
- Name Heritage Hall School
- City/State Oklahoma City, OK
- Type Preschool-12, coeducational
- Engagement
- Website https://www.heritagehall.com/page
- Name Branksome Hall Asia
- City/State Jeju Island, South Korea
- Type K-12, all girls, day and boarding, IB World School
- Engagement
- Website https://www.branksome.asia/
- Name The International Academy
- City/State Amman, Jordan
- Type IB World School, PreK-12
- Engagement
- Website https://www.iaa.edu.jo/
- Name Saigon South International School
- City/State Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Type EC-12, coeducational
- Engagement
- Website https://www.ssis.edu.vn/
- Name Commonwealth-Parkville School
- City/State San Juan, PR
- Type PPK-12, coeducational
- Engagement
- Website https://www.cpspr.org/page
- Name St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
- City/State Potomac, MD
- Type Preschool-12, coeducational
- Engagement
- Website https://www.saes.org/page
- Name St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute
- City/State Buffalo, NY
- Type All-boys Lasallian Catholic high school
- Engagement President Search
- Website http://www.sjci.com
- Name Northwest Yeshiva High School
- City/State Mercer Island, WA
- Type coed, Jewish high school
- Engagement
- Website https://www.nyhs.org/
- Name Hong Kong International School
- City/State Hong Kong, China
- Type PreK-12, coeducational
- Engagement
- Website https://www.hkis.edu.hk/
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
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CS&A Hosts Carney Connections: DEI
On Thursday, March 5 in San Francisco, CS&A was proud to host Carney Connections: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Educators, school representatives, and school leaders gathered for a day of DEI programming similar to our popular FORUM/Diversity event that is held each year in Philadelphia. Carney Connections featured speakers from schools across the country in four dynamic sessions. A full schedule can be found here. The event was free to attend and was held the day before our FORUM/San Francisco hiring conference.
Lawrence Alexander is Guest on Podcast
Lawrence Alexander is featured on the Full Stack Educator Podcast where he discusses how to successfully hire a Director of DEI.
Read MoreLawrence Alexander is Guest on Podcast
Lawrence Alexander, leader of our DEI Consulting Practice, is a featured guest on the Full Stack Educator Podcast. Hosts Matt McGee and Michael Lomuscio chat with Lawrence as he discusses how schools should begin DEI work and how to successfully hire a Director of DEI. Listen to parts 1 and 2 here.
Many Attend and Present at NAIS Conference
Two different workshops were presented by CS&A consultants and many others were in attendance.
Read MoreMany Attend and Present at NAIS Conference
At the NAIS Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Ann Teaff, Bill Christ, and Karen Whitaker presented a one-hour workshop on February 27 titled “A Golden Moment for Women's Leadership in Schools.” The session was selected as one of the NAIS AC On Demand sessions. Also on February 27, Marsha Little presented “Disruptive Development: Coaching as a Tool for Culture Change” with Teddi Bair and Stacia McFadden from The Lovett School (GA). Additionally, many other CS&A consultants were in attendance at the conference.
David Chojnacki Inducted into AAIE Hall of Fame
Before joining CS&A, David served as the head of four international schools.
Read MoreDavid Chojnacki Inducted into AAIE Hall of Fame
David Chojnacki, Senior Consultant, was inducted into the AAIE Hall of Fame at the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE) Conference. David has served as the head of four international schools, including the American Embassy School in New Delhi and Cairo American College. Immediately before joining CS&A, David was the executive director of the Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools, a position he held for 20 years. He has also served on numerous boards, including the Fulbright Commission in Greece, the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and the AAIE. The AAIE Hall of Fame recognition is awarded to an individual who has made significant contributions over a period of ten 10 or more years to international education and who has furthered the goals and mission of AAIE. Presenting the award is Dr. Greg Hedger, member of the AAIE board.
Our International Practice Group – Art Charles, David Chojnacki, Fred Wesson, Ralph Davison, and John Chandler – attended the AAIE Conference February 1-5 in New York.
Barbara Daush to Join the TSSAA Hall of Fame
Barbara has been chosen among nine other inductees.
Read MoreBarbara Daush to Join the TSSAA Hall of Fame
Senior Consultant Barbara Daush has been selected as one of nine inductees into the 2020 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Hall of Fame. The nine new members will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the annual luncheon on April 18. Barbara served on the TSSAA Division II Committee and served for ten years as a liaison on the TSSAA Legislative Council and Board of Control. She also received a TSSAA Distinguished Service Award honoring her work as an administrator in the Memphis area for over 40 years.
Consultants Attend The Headmasters Association Meeting
Bill Clarkson and Peter O'Neill attended the The Headmasters Association Annual Meeting in February.
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Senior Consultants Bill Clarkson and Peter O'Neill attended the The Headmasters Association Annual Meeting in Durham, NC on February 5-7. They enjoyed connecting with heads and discussing school leadership with attendees.
Peter Philip at NAES
Peter presented at the NAES Leaders for the Future Conference in February.
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On February 6, Peter Philip presented “Am I the Right Person to be a Head of School?” to a group of aspiring heads at the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) Leaders for the Future Conference in Dallas.
International Team at AAIE Conference
Our International Practice Group enjoyed connecting with current and new clients in New York in February.
Read MoreInternational Team at AAIE Conference
Our International Practice Group – Art Charles, David Chojnacki, Fred Wesson, Ralph Davison, and John Chandler – attended the AAIE Conference February 1-5 in New York. At the event, Senior Consultant David Chojnacki was inducted into the AAIE Hall of Fame. Before coming to CS&A, David served as head of four international schools.
CASE-NAIS in Atlanta
Both Jonathan Ball and John Clark attended the conference January 12-14.
Read MoreCASE-NAIS in Atlanta
Senior Consultant John Clark and Managing Associate Jonathan Ball enjoyed connecting with advancement professionals and school leaders at CASE-NAIS on January 12-14 in Atlanta.