Group Leads Pre-Conference Workshop at TABS


Members of our Coaching and Mentoring Practice presented "To Coach or Be Coached" in Washington, D.C.
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Members of our Coaching and Mentoring Practice presented "To Coach or Be Coached" in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreThree members of our Coaching and Mentoring Practice led a pre-conference session at the TABS (The Association of Boarding Schools) Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. on November 10.
Senior Consultant and Practice Leader Ann Teaff, Senior Consultant Peter O'Neill, and Director of Professional Learning and Development Marsha Little held “To Coach or Be Coached” which explored coaching in all its dimensions and how anyone can bring the habits and mindset of coaching to their own leadership.
The session was attended by nearly 50 participants. This is the second year that CS&A has held a pre-conference session at the TABS Conference. We are also a proud Boarding School Partner with TABS.
Karen Neitzel and Ji Han presented a session and exhibited.
Read MoreConsultant Karen Neitzel and Senior Consultant Ji Han, both members of our International Schools Practice, attended and presented at the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) Leadership Conference in Bangkok on October 27-29
Together they presented a session on how to stand out in an interview for a leadership position. They were also exhibitors and enjoyed connecting with attendees.
The pair were conference speakers, presenting a session together. Brandon also presented a separate session.
Read MoreBrandon Jacobs, Search Consultant, and Heather Flewelling, Chief Talent Officer, Search & Consulting Services, presented as part of the Association of Independent Schools in New England's (AISNE) Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion conference.
Brandon and Heather, together with Richard DaSilva from St. Mark's School and Jenny Jun-lei Kravitz from The Pike School, presented “Partnerships and Progress: The Reality of Moving Mountains – Revisiting DEI Work in Predominantly White Schools.”
Brandon also presented a session titled “From Beginning to the End and Back Again: How to Recruit, Retain, and Recognize BIPOC Faculty and Staff.”
In addition to sponsoring the event, three CS&A representatives attended.
Read MoreCarney Sandoe is proud to once again sponsor the Southern Association of Independent Schools' (SAIS) Annual Conference. This year, the event was held October 23-25 in Franklin, TN.
Barbara Daush, Senior Consultant from our Search & Consulting Group, Diana Zito, Placement Associate, and Kim Garner, Chief Operating Officer, Placement Group, attended on behalf of the firm. CS&A also had a table in the exhibit hall.
The Elementary Schools Heads Association held its Annual Retreat in Seattle.
Read MoreBob Vitalo, Vice President, Search & Consulting Services, attended ESHA's Annual Retreat in Seattle October 22-25.
The retreat is planned by and for heads of independent elementary and middle schools. Speakers on topics of professional interest, opportunities for discussion and socialization with colleagues, and relaxation are all part of the program.
Carney Sandoe was also proud to serve as a presentation sponsor.
Deb Welch and Ji Han, from our International Schools Practice, exhibited and attended.
Read MoreDeb Welch, Practice Leader, International Schools Practice, and Ji Han, Senior Consultant, attended the NESA (Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools) 2022 Fall Leadership Conference October 13-16 in Abu Dhabi.
The conference is designed as an engaging community learning experience focused on deep learning, thought leadership, collaboration, and human connection, on the theme of growth and change for educational leaders and leadership teams.
Carney Sandoe also exhibited at the event.
Carney Sandoe sponsored the breakfast on day two and also had an exhibit table.
Read MoreJohn Chandler, a Senior Consultant with our International Schools Practice, attended the AMISA (American International Schools in the Americas) Board Governance Conference October 12-14 in Miami.
The event followed a strategic design lab experience covering school board governance and strategic designing for wellness, justice and belonging, relevance, success, learning, community, and the future.
Carney Sandoe also had an exhibit table and was proud to sponsor the breakfast on the second day of the conference.
Brandon Jacobs and Heather Flewelling team up with MCRC@ADVIS and PAIS for a virtual session.
Read MoreIn collaboration with the Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools' (ADVIS) Multicultural Resource Center (MCRC) and the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools, Brandon Jacobs and Heather Flewelling are presenting a virtual session titled “If You Build It They Will Come: How to Build, Foster, and Execute a DEIB Strategic Plan.”
Brandon, Search Consultant, and Heather, Chief Talent Officer, Search and Consulting Services, will cover not just the “why,” but explore in-depth the best practices around how to organize and create a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging strategic plan. Together they will lay out for attendees a step-by-step process of building this type of plan, fostering it through all areas of school life, and how to execute once created.
Learn more and register here.
Chris Boyle attended the NACAC Conference 2022 in Houston in September.
Read MoreSearch Consultant Chris Boyle attended the National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) Conference 2022 in Houston in September.
In addition to attending sessions and networking, he also met with clients and candidates to discuss the retained search and consulting work he does for colleges nationwide.