Many to Attend and Present at NAIS Conference
Two different workshops will be presented by CS&A consultants and many others will be in attendance.
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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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Many to Attend and Present at NAIS Conference
At the NAIS Annual Conference in Philadelphia this February, Ann Teaff, Bill Christ, and Karen Whitaker will be presenting 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 is presenting “Disruptive Development: Coaching as a Tool for Culture Change” with Stacia McFadden from The Lovett School (GA). Additionally, many other CS&A consultants will be in attendance at the conference.
CASE-NAIS in Atlanta
Both Jonathan Ball and John Clark will be attending the conference January 12-14.
Read MoreCASE-NAIS in Atlanta
Senior Consultant John Clark and Managing Associate Jonathan Ball look forward to connecting with advancement professionals and school leaders at CASE-NAIS on January 12-14 in Atlanta. You can find CS&A at table #401 in the exhibit hall.
CATDC Women + Leadership Conferences in California
Consultants Karen Whitaker and Jennifer Christensen will be leading discussions at two events in January.
Read MoreCATDC Women + Leadership Conferences in California
On January 23 in Los Angeles and January 30 in San Francisco, consultants Karen Whitaker and Jennifer Christensen will be leading a discussion at the California Teacher Development Collaborative's (CATDC) Women + Leadership Conference. Contact Karen or Jennifer to connect at the events and discuss our programs around women in school leadership.
Peter Philip at NAES
Peter is presenting at the NAES Leaders for the Future Conference in February.
Read MorePeter Philip at NAES
On February 6, Peter Philip will be presenting “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.
Consultants to Attend The Headmasters Association Meeting
Bill Clarkson and Peter O'Neill will be attending the The Headmasters Association Annual Meeting in February.
Read MoreConsultants to Attend The Headmasters Association Meeting
Senior Consultants Bill Clarkson and Peter O'Neill will be attending the The Headmasters Association Annual Meeting in Durham, NC on February 5-7. They look forward to connecting with heads and discussing school leadership with attendees.
International Team at AAIE Conference
Our entire International Practice Group looks forward to 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 – will be at the AAIE Conference February 1-5 in New York and would love to meet with current and prospective clients. Contact the team to set up a meeting.
CS&A at TABS
Barbara Chase gave a short presentation at the TABS Annual Conference Heads Dinner about the need to mentor more women and people of color.
Read MoreCS&A at TABS
On December 6, the second day of the TABS Annual Conference, Senior Consultant Barbara Chase presented at the Heads Dinner for a large group of boarding school heads. Joined by CS&A President Devereaux McClatchey, Barbara discussed the need to mentor more women and people of color into independent school and boarding school headships. Barbara is a leader in the Search Group's efforts to build pathways to leadership for women and underrepresented groups.
Busy January for Lawrence Alexander
Lawrence will be at several schools this month leading sessions on implicit bias and creating inclusive communities.
Read MoreBusy January for Lawrence Alexander
In January, Lawrence Alexander, who leads our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Consulting Practice Group, will be at New Hampton School (NH) conducting faculty training on inclusive classroom practices. He will also be the community keynote speaker at Marianapolis Preparatory School (CT). Finally, he will be leading implicit bias trainings at Wellesley College and Amherst College.
Women Leaders Rising
CS&A held its inaugural Women Leaders Rising event for female leaders interested in the pathways to headship in independent schools.
Read MoreWomen Leaders Rising
On November 13, Carney, Sandoe & Associates hosted its inaugural Women Leaders Rising networking event at the College Club of Boston. This first gathering for our Women Leaders Rising initiative was designed to help aspiring New England-based female leaders expand their network and learn more about the pathways to headship in independent schools. The event was attended by over 80 women, approximately 12 of whom were sitting heads of school. Read a full recap here.
