CS&A Sponsors, Presents at NCGS
CS&A is proud to be a sponsor of NCGS June 24-26, and will be facilitating a pre-conference workshop for aspiring heads.
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A high functioning board with a solid and productive relationship with the Head of School and school community happens through intentional introspection and evaluation. Our consultants help good schools get better and help struggling schools find surer footing. They have been involved in the prosperity of schools for most of their lives and bring experience and best practices to bear to find solutions to even the most intransigent problems.
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.
Learn MoreSome Recent Partners
- 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 Sponsors, Presents at NCGS
CS&A is delighted to be a Diamond Sponsor of the 2019 NCGS (National Coalition of Girls’ Schools) Conference, Dream, Dare, Do: Girls as Makers, Inventors, Engineers, & Entrepreneurs, which will take place at Westridge School in Pasadena on June 24-26.
On Monday, June 24, several members of CS&A’s Search and Consulting Group will be leading a compelling and interactive three-hour pre-conference workshop designed to prepare and empower emerging female leaders and aspiring school heads to pursue administrative positions in their schools. The workshop, Answer the Rising Call for Women’s Leadership in Independent Schools, will be facilitated by Bill Christ, Ann Teaff, Jennifer Christensen, Karen Neitzel, and Karen Whitaker.
Additionally, members of CS&A's Search and Consulting Group will be presenting at several others sessions during the conference. Check out the full story here.
Women in Leadership Feature
CS&A is shining a spotlight on women in leadership, featuring stories from former and current female heads of school.
Read MoreWomen in Leadership Feature
This spring, CS&A is shining a spotlight on women in leadership. Members of our Search and Consulting Group, as well as current female heads of school, share their stories of leadership, mentorship, and their professional journeys. We hope educators everywhere are inspired and motivated by these individuals and that schools continue to nurture, attract, and retain female leaders. Click here to explore the feature.
Kotkins at ADVIS
Senior Consultant Skip Kotkins led a training session for the new ADVIS board chairs and clerks.
Read MoreKotkins at ADVIS
On June 8, Senior Consultant Skip Kotkins led a training session for the new board chairs and clerks of the Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS). Kotkins often leads training of this type for schools and other educational organizations.
New Heads Transition Survey
CS&A has launched a survey designed to further understand the experience of new heads of school.
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CS&A has launched it’s third-annual Newly Appointed Heads Transition Survey. This survey is designed to better understand the support that newly appointed heads receive when being onboarded to schools and integrated into their new communities. It also seeks to understand what elements of the head of school job cause the most consternation among appointees.
Alexander at ADVIS
Alexander, CS&A Director of DEI, will be leading breakout sessions at the MCRC@ADVIS Cultural Competency Institute in August.
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Lawrence Alexander, CS&A Search Associate and Director of DEI, will be leading afternoon breakout sessions at the MCRC@ADVIS Cheryl Irving Cultural Competency Institute on August 22 at The Episcopal Academy (PA). The event is designed to help schools to build a strong common language and understanding around the importance of developing cultural competence and inclusive practices in their communities. This year's featured keynote speaker is Rosetta Lee of Seattle Girls' School.
Clark Presents to DODs
Senior Consultant John Clark presented to NYC directors of development representing a variety of schools.
Read MoreClark Presents to DODs
On May 2, Senior Consultant John Clark presented to a group of 25 New York City directors of development representing a variety of schools, including Friends Seminary, Packer Collegiate, Poly Prep Country Day School, The Browning School, and St. Bernard’s School, among others. The group, NYC DoDs, gathers quarterly to network, information share, and discuss topics related to their work in schools. John spoke about using search firms, hiring in the independent school community, and job seeker advice.
Brown Welcomes Alexander
Lawrence Alexander conducted implicit bias training for the admissions office at Brown University.
Read MoreBrown Welcomes Alexander
On May 9, Lawrence Alexander, CS&A Consultant for DEI Services, held an implicit bias training for the admissions office at Brown University. Together, they explored bias through a systems approach with the goal of creating a more inclusive process.
Exhibiting at ECIS
Senior Consultant David Chojnacki exhibited at the ECIS Leadership Conference in late April.
Read MoreExhibiting at ECIS
Senior Consultant David Chojnacki flew the CS&A flag at our exhibit at the ECIS Leadership Conference in Portugal on April 24-27. He enjoyed connecting with educators and leaders in the international schools community.
Amanda Riegel at NAIS
Consultant Amanda Riegel presented on the head of school transition process at the NAIS Annual Conference in March.
Read MoreAmanda Riegel at NAIS
Amanda Riegel, Consultant, Transition Services, presented at the 2019 NAIS Annual Conference in Long Beach on March 1. Together with Dr. Kimberly Ridley, Head of School at The Fayerweather Street School (MA), the two discussed transition planning at independent schools. Their one-hour session was titled “Transition Planning for New Heads of School” and focused on understanding the complexities that surround head of school transitions, effective communication strategies, and addressing the needs of various constituencies.
