We embrace that we are consultants as well as recruiters. We bring to bear our experience and understanding as lifelong educators to all matters pertaining to a search. We understand the various constituencies at play, and can navigate the challenges and potential pitfalls.
Our size provides our partners with both the intimacy and immediacy of a small bespoke experience, while offering the resources, technology, market insight, and network of a globally-connected firm.
We have built our reputation over 40+ years, and have achieved a level of trust and respect with current and future education leaders as we’ve helped them navigate their careers over decades.
With a proven scaffolding of process and benchmarks, underpinned by powerful technology, proprietary research, and market insight, we work with schools and educational organizations to devise the best type of search for their community.
From creating and hosting our annual FORUM/Diversity and annual Women’s Institute, to our work identifying talent all over the world through our International Schools Practice, CS&A is at the vanguard of finding the very best talent regardless of gender, ethnicity, orientation, background, or professional experience. Additionally, all head of school and key administrator searches include the option of engaging in implicit bias training for search committees at no extra cost.
An effective search doesn't end with the appointment. We remain your partner between the time of the appointment and the start date of your incoming leader to keep the transition on track.
Lawrence will speak to the rise of diversity, equity, and inclusion roles at this conference for women leaders working in college sports.
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At the WOMEN LEADERS X conference held October 10 and 11, Lawrence Alexander will be part of a panel of thought leaders leading a discussion entitled “The Rise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Roles: Now What?”
Alongside three other panelists, Lawrence will discuss how to infuse the insights and commitments from 2020 into current DEI efforts with a focus on both building organizational health and making a business case and strategy.
Women Leaders in College Sports is the premier leadership organization that develops, connects, and advances women working in college sports and beyond.
Deb discussed the upcoming recruitment season and the implications for female international school leaders.
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On August 15, Senior Consultant Deb Welch, a member of our International Schools Practice, participated in the August Sidecar Salon hosted by Sidecar Counsel.
Sidecar Salon is a monthly Zoom gathering focused on a specific topic relevant to leading-while-female. The discussion centered on perspectives on the upcoming recruiting season and its implications for female leaders. Deb joined live to give her take and respond to attendees' questions.
Sidecar Counsel supports and coaches female leaders in the international school community.
The Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) recognizes Barbara for her contributions to high school athletics.
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In July, senior consultant Barbara Daush (pictured front right) was inducted as a member of the Class of 2020 into the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) Hall of Fame.
Originally set to be inducted in April 2020, the nine inductees were officially recognized for the contributions to high school athletics at an induction ceremony. Barbara is the first female administrator to ever be inducted. She served alongside some tremendous leaders at the TSSAA’s Board of Control and Legislative Council meetings for over 10 years while she served as President at St. Agnes Academy.
Search Consultant Brandon Jacobs is recognized ahead of the 2021 National Diversity & Leadership Conference.
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Search Consultant (and outgoing Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The Shipley School) Brandon Jacobs was recognized as the DEI Champion awardee for the 2021 National Diversity & Leadership Conference in April.
The DEI Champions Award honors professionals who are passionate about creating an impact in the field of diversity and inclusion. Diversity champions continue to put DiversityFIRST™ through visionary leadership and commitment to fostering change for ages to come. The award commends exemplary professionals who transform diverse communities into inclusive environments where individuals are valued for their talent and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
With thousands of attendees, the 2021 National Diversity & Leadership Conference remains one of the largest diversity conferences in the nation.
Devereaux McClatchey and Marsha Little hosted a session on hiring trends and predictions.
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On February 18, president Devereaux McClatchey and search consultant Marsha Little hosted a roundtable discussion for members of the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). The session, “2021 Hiring: Opportunities, Challenges, and Trends,” reviewed insights into the recruiting and hiring season and shared predictions for the upcoming year, both in terms of faculty and staff and leadership hiring.
Senior consultant Mike Mersky held two sessions for aspiring heads of school.
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In support of the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), senior consultant Mike Mersky held two webinars for aspiring heads of school on February 18 and March 2. The two-part series was designed to inspire and inform future school leaders through a comprehensive review of the leadership best practices and foundations for success.
Lawrence Alexander presented on how to recruit, hire, and retain diverse faculty and staff.
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Lawrence Alexander was a featured speaker at the SAIS virtual event February 9 and 10. As lead consultant for our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practice, Lawrence's session focused on how to recruit, hire, and retain diverse faculty and staff.
Three consultants presented a session in the Governance Track of the conference.
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On February 26 during the virtual 2021 NAIS Annual Conference, consultants Bruce Dennis, Burke Zalosh, and Robert Vitalo presented “Take a Deep Breath: Manage Leadership Transition and Not Have It Be a Crisis” as part of the Governance Track. Their session focused on models for conducting a head of school search successfully. Click here to read a synopsis of their session.
Marlene Shaw participated in a panel about women in leadership searches during the Annual Conference.
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Senior consultant Marlene Shaw was part of a panel discussion about women in leadership searches during The Heads Network 2021 Annual Conference on January 28-29.
The Annual Conference offers a forum for discussing innovation, trends, and peer reflection in a collegial atmosphere of diversity and intimacy. With a thought provoking array of speakers featured each year, the membership is continually challenged by leaders to remain engaged in all aspects of life.