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.
Read MoreWelcome to the CS&A Search Group
For over 40 years, our talented Search Group has successfully partnered with institutions of learning and nonprofits worldwide, delivering a proven, personalized approach to identifying, recruiting, and hiring the best leaders.
Learn MoreFeatured Searches
- School Name Norfolk Academy
- Position Middle School Director
- Appointment Year 2020
- Location Norfolk, VA
- School Name Langley School
- Position Head of School
- Appointment Year 2021
- Location McLean, VA
- School Name St. Catherine's School
- Position Head of School
- Appointment Year 2021
- Location Richmond, VA
- School Name Bridge the Gap College Prep
- Position Executive Director
- Appointment Year 2020
- Location Marin City, CA
Featured Appointments
- Appointee Name Michelle Alexander
- School Name Norfolk Academy
- Position Lower School Head
- Location Norfolk, VA
- Appointee Name Dr. Kirsty Montgomery
- School Name Lakeview Academy
- Position Head of School
- Location Gainesville, GA
- Appointee Name Dr. Autumn Graves
- School Name St. Anne’s-Belfield School
- Position Head of School
- Location Charlottesville, VA
- Appointee Name Jonathan Eades
- School Name The Kinkaid School
- Position Head of School
- Location Houston, TX
- Appointee Name David Faus
- School Name Benjamin School
- Position Head of School
- Location Palm Beach, FL
- Appointee Name David Lourie
- School Name Collegiate School
- Position Head of School
- Location New York, NY
- Appointee Name Lisa Nagel
- School Name Duke School
- Position Head of School
- Location Durham, NC
- Appointee Name Christian Sullivan
- School Name Bullis School
- Position Head of School
- Location Potomac, MD
Some Recent Partners
- Name Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School
- City/State Saint Louis, MO
- Type JK-12 coeducational
- Engagement Head of School Search
- Website https://www.micds.org
- Name Marin Country Day School
- City/State Corte Madera, CA
- Type K-8, coed day school
- Engagement Head of School search
- Website https://www.mcds.org
- Name Catholic Memorial School
- City/State West Roxbury, MA
- Type All-boys grades 7-12
- Engagement President search
- Website https://www.catholicmemorial.org/page
- Name American School in London
- City/State London, England
- Type Head of School search
- Engagement K-12, coeducational
- Website https://www.asl.org/
- Name San Francisco University High School
- City/State San Francisco, CA
- Type 9-12, coeducational
- Engagement Head of School Search
- Website https://www.sfuhs.org/
- Name The Packer Collegiate Institute
- City/State Brooklyn, NY
- Type Preschool-12, coed
- Engagement Head of School Search
- Website https://www.packer.edu
- Name Fordham Preparatory School
- City/State Bronx, NY
- Type all boys Jesuit high school
- Engagement Principal Search
- Website https://www.fordhamprep.org/
- Name Hawken School
- City/State Cleveland, OH
- Type PreK-12, coeducational
- Engagement Chief Financial Officer
- Website https://www.hawken.edu
- Name Northfield Mount Hermon
- City/State Gill, MA
- Type 9-12, boarding/day, coed
- Engagement Chief Financial Officer Search
- Website https://www.nmhschool.org
- Name Zurich International School
- City/State Zurich, Switzerland
- Type PreK-12, coeducational
- Engagement Director Search
- Website https://www.zis.ch/
- Name American School of Paris
- City/State Paris, France
- Type PreK-12, coeducational
- Engagement Head of School search
- Website https://www.asparis.org/
- Name International School of Brussels
- City/State Brussels, Belgium
- Type Preschool-12, coeducational
- Engagement Director search
- Website https://www.isb.be/
- Name Graded School of São Paulo
- City/State São Paulo, Brazil
- Type Preprimary-12, coeducational
- Engagement High School Principal search
- Website https://www.graded.br/
- Name Case Western Reserve University
- City/State Cleveland, OH
- Type Private research university
- Engagement Director of Undergraduate Admission
- Website https://case.edu/
- Name Macalester College
- City/State St. Paul, MN
- Type Private, liberal arts college
- Engagement Assoc. Director for International Admissions
- Website https://www.macalester.edu/
- Name Colgate University
- City/State Hamilton, NY
- Type Private, liberal arts college
- Engagement Asst. Dean of Admission, Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment
- Website http://www.colgate.edu/
- Name Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School
- City/State Marlborough, MA
- Type 6-12, coeducational
- Engagement Executive Director search
- Website https://www.amsacs.org/
It has been a true privilege to have CS&A run our Head of School search. From the very first meeting, we always felt that our search was your top priority. We continue to be impressed and amazed by the immediate responses and personalized attention that you provide. Without CS&A, we would never have had access to that amazing array of highly accomplished candidates.Search Chair Virginia Independent Schools See More Success Stories
Happenings
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.
