When you partner with Carney, Sandoe & Associates to hire a key administrator—an assistant or division head, dean, college counselor, admissions director, or other major role—the only decision we want you to have to make is to choose the best candidate from our pool of finalists. We want you to be able to use your valuable time at key points in the process and to have provided you with the most useful intel to make an informed decision that results in a lasting appointment.
Through the proactive, responsive, and thorough support of our Consultants, we handle all of the organization, outreach, timing, and procedures leading up to the interview stage in a search. Then we take care of referencing, communication, and help with negotiations so you can hire the administrators you need.
CS&A makes it a full-time job to know as many people in the education community as possible—to know what kind of work they do, who does it well, who the promising or proven leaders are, and what their professional goals look like. Our Consultants work to keep you fully informed about all of your candidates in a search so that you can make the right decision for your school.
Our commitment to equity and inclusion surfaces in our team’s dedication to consistently increasing diversity in schools and colleges by providing access to a multifaceted candidate pool. Our network comes in part from having recruited and placed hundreds of persons of color to work in independent schools across the country and around the world and from our FORUM/Diversity event we hold each year.
I want again to express my profound and sincere thanks for all you have done throughout the search, Ben. For me, there was a special bond that developed among us. When we first met, you may recall that I emphasized we were looking for true partners in the search. That is exactly what we got. You were also an adviser, guide, cheerleader, traveler from remote places, and realist. Your patience inspired me, and you put up with the many demands I placed on you. You educated me about a world that was largely unfamiliar to me. You guided us to a successful conclusion. I would like to thank you for your friendship and all that you have done.Ronan Harty The Packer Collegiate Institute See More Success Stories
Lawrence Alexander is featured on the Full Stack Educator Podcast where he discusses how to successfully hire a Director of DEI.
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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.
Two different workshops will be presented by CS&A consultants and many others will be in attendance.
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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.
Before joining CS&A, David served as the head of four international schools.
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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 has been chosen among nine other inductees.
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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.
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 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.
Our International Practice Group enjoyed connecting with current and new clients in New York in February.
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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.
Both Jonathan Ball and John Clark attended the conference January 12-14.
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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.
Consultants Karen Whitaker and Jennifer Christensen will be leading discussions at two events in January.
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On January 23 in Los Angeles and January 30 in San Francisco, consultants Karen Whitaker and Jennifer Christensen attended and lead lunch discussions at the California Teacher Development Collaborative's (CATDC) Women + Leadership Conference. Contact Karen or Jennifer to connect and discuss our programs around women in school leadership.
