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, 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

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

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

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

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

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 – 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

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.