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Margaret Cissel

Nov 24, 2020
4 min

2020 NAIS Online People of Color Conference: “New Decade, New Destinies: Challenging Self, Changing

By Kate Humphrey For the past seven years, the highlight of Educator’s Ally’s year has been our sponsorship of the National Association of Independent Schools’ People of Color Conference (PoCC). We could not be more excited to support, in our eighth year, the first-ever online iteration of PoCC. Despite the different setting, we know that the mission and restorative nature of the conference will remain the same and is more important than ever. Increasing the diversity of facu

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COVID-19 and Our Schools: Remote Learning

Margaret Cissel

Mar 11, 2020
2 min

COVID-19 and Our Schools: Remote Learning

As the news about COVID-19 changes daily, our schools are put in a unique position about how to handle the uncertainty around absences, school closures, and remote learning. The last week has been full of faculty meetings to discuss contingency plans and technology departments have been buzzing making sure students and faculty alike are well-equipped for the possibility of extended, remote learning. Joy Lopez, Director of Technology (@technomaven, jlopez@shschools.org), and

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Margaret Cissel

Jan 7, 2020
2 min

2019 Highlight: Dr. Joy DeGruy

While we’re excited for all that 2020 has in store for us, we’d be remiss if we didn’t share a final thought on one of our highlights of 2019. As is the case each year, 2019’s NAIS People of Color Conference left us deeply inspired, offering so much to reflect upon and put into action as we returned home to New York. This year’s theme, “1619. 2019. Before. Beyond. Amplifying Our Intelligence to Liberate, Co-Create, and Thrive”, served as an important backdrop–commemorating th

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Wait! Do These 8 Things Before You Leave School for the Summer

Margaret Cissel

May 21, 2019
4 min

Wait! Do These 8 Things Before You Leave School for the Summer

Congratulations! You made it to the end of the school year. Whether you sailed across the finish line or limped over it, you should be proud of the work you accomplished with your students. Before you completely check out for summer, try these eight action items that will help you reflect, unwind, and even get a little bit of prep done before (I’m going to say it) back to school. Then when August does roll around, your gigantic to-do list will already have a few items crossed

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#NAISac 2019 Highlights: Viola Davis and Presenting on Women Seeking Leadership

Margaret Cissel

Mar 19, 2019
2 min

#NAISac 2019 Highlights: Viola Davis and Presenting on Women Seeking Leadership

2019 NAIS Annual Conference Highlights c/o www.youtube.com/user/NAISDC From listening, in awe, to Viola Davis share her hero’s journey with a room full of educators, to presenting with a group of powerhouse females on women in leadership in independent schools – to a packed audience, we might add – #NAISac did not disappoint. Viola Davis In a blog titled, “With Gratitude to Ms. Viola Davis“, LaShawn Springer, Director, Community and Multicultural Development at Phillips Acade

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Margaret Cissel

Jan 6, 2019
3 min

6 Tips for Your Job Search

With the 2019 independent school hiring season in full swing, the Educator’s Ally Team wants to make sure you feel as prepared as possible for the opportunities ahead. Here are 6 tips for a successful private school job search: Get in touch with Educator’s Ally. To get the conversation started, apply here with your updated resume. Why work with EA? Our services are free for job seekers! Whether you’re looking locally or nationally, EA can help. Since 1975, EA’s highly persona

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Margaret Cissel

Dec 6, 2018
1 min

#NAISPoCC 2018

We’re still not over #NAISPoCC 2018. Being in Nashville, surrounded by a community of educators championing equity and inclusion in our schools was – as always – incredibly inspiring. We cannot wait till next year. _____________ Educator’s Ally is a highly personalized placement agency that connects teachers and administrators with independent day and boarding schools. With New York roots and a national reach, EA’s dedicated approach to recruiting has been valued by schools a

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Margaret Cissel

Oct 31, 2018
2 min

How to Engage Young Alumni Today

Did you know that Educator’s Ally helps schools with hiring for Advancement searches? It’s an area of growth for our schools and one we’re being tapped for help with more and more. To that end, we’re excited to announce the hire of Susie Delaporte, the newest member of the EA Placement Team. Susie joins us from The Angeletti Group, where she was Director of Client Partnership and Executive Search. Working alongside EA Placement Manager Margaret Cissel in support of Advancemen

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Margaret Cissel

Sep 5, 2018
1 min

The Importance of Sharing with Students

With the start of a new school year upon us, teachers are busily preparing their lesson plans for the first few days of school. Both students and teachers are likely eager to share their summer adventures, so why not incorporate those stories into a first lesson? Studies have shown that performance increases when students feel engaged and connected with a teacher. This article details one teacher’s tradition of starting the year with a slideshow that paints a picture of why

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The Hotchkiss EFX Lab: A Modern Day Playground

Margaret Cissel

Jul 6, 2018
2 min

The Hotchkiss EFX Lab: A Modern Day Playground

It is no secret that STEM labs are popping up on campuses across the country. Still, some schools are taking design-thinking spaces to a whole new level, and Hotchkiss’s EFX (Engineering, Fabrication, Exploration) Lab is one of these places. Their 3,136-square-foot lab provides space for students to ask big questions, collaborate on even bigger ideas, and engineer their own answers into tangible technologies. Last Fall, the Hotchkiss community got their first peek at the impr

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Margaret Cissel

May 23, 2018
1 min

STEAM in the Music Classroom? Ok, Go!

We loved this recent segment on NBC that highlights the rock band OK Go and their quest to help schools integrate science and math into the curriculum through music. “After finding out that their ingenious music videos were being used to teach the fundamentals of science, OK Go collaborated with hundreds of educators to create OK Go Sandbox – a free online resource to help bring math and science concepts to life.” Whether it’s looking at how to use everyday objects to generat

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Competition Inspires Student Engagement in the Classroom

Margaret Cissel

Jan 30, 2018
3 min

Competition Inspires Student Engagement in the Classroom

At Educator’s Ally, we’re always learning from our candidates and administrators. Whether it’s the first conversation with a teacher searching for a job in private schools, catching up with a longtime candidate looking to take his next step, or asking a Dean of Faculty what qualities she is looking for in a specific hire, we make it our business to understand our candidates’ teaching styles, philosophies and professional aspirations. We’re especially interested in hearing abo

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Recruiting Without Bias at Private Schools

Margaret Cissel

Dec 21, 2017
1 min

Recruiting Without Bias at Private Schools

As 2017 comes to a close and the 2018 hiring season kicks into high gear, independent school administrators and faculty may be reflecting on how they can improve upon their school communities and the ways in which they can make a difference. One of the highlights of the EA Team’s year was the workshop we presented at PoCC in conjunction with some very inspiring educators. If you missed,“Recruiting Without Bias,” the video can be found on our Facebook page. Hear from noted cul

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First Impressions Count: How Educator’s Ally Can Help You Stand Out in a Job Search

Margaret Cissel

Nov 20, 2017
2 min

First Impressions Count: How Educator’s Ally Can Help You Stand Out in a Job Search

Your resume looks great. Your references are in order and on standby. You know exactly what position you’re looking for and what type of school environment you’re seeking. So why would you need to use an agency for your independent school job search? Because no matter how well qualified you are, you won’t get far if your application materials and preparation don’t reflect that. Educator’s Ally works to ensure that you bring your best self to life throughout the hiring process

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Margaret Cissel

Sep 11, 2017
2 min

Sayonara, Summer!

EA’s summer synopsis and a look at what’s ahead As we say goodbye to summer ‘17 and hello to the new school year, the EA team took time to reflect back on all the wonderful places and faces we visited this summer and got pumped up for the months ahead. Since June, we’ve traveled throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic, visiting schools, attending conferences, and catching up with school administrators who finally have a minute to breathe and reflect on this past hiring se

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Independent School Tuition: Enough Already?!

Margaret Cissel

Apr 5, 2017
2 min

Independent School Tuition: Enough Already?!

The steadily growing annual rate of private school tuitions has many parents wondering when costs are going to level out. A recent NAIS blog post poses the question: “Have independent schools reached a price break point? Many believe they have, prompting widespread discussions about how to control school costs and more clearly identify the value of an independent school education.” NAIS expresses the Value-Proposition Equation: “As the price of the education offer[ed] increas

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Educator’s Ally to Present at the NAIS 2017 Annual Conference

Margaret Cissel

Feb 23, 2017
2 min

Educator’s Ally to Present at the NAIS 2017 Annual Conference

It’s here again, but are you ready? As the hiring season is now upon us, many administrators and teachers ask Educator’s Ally how best to navigate the independent school hiring process. As announced earlier this fall, EA’s very own Lisa Lovering and Abby Glover will be presenting at a workshop at the 2017 NAIS Annual Conference on Thursday, March 2nd at 11:15AM (Block 2) to address that very issue. Together with Jennifer Zaccara (Nightingale-Bamford School), Jim Reynolds (Br

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Tips for a Successful Private School Job Search: Part II

Margaret Cissel

Dec 19, 2016
2 min

Tips for a Successful Private School Job Search: Part II

What to Remember When You’re Visiting Campus & Teaching A Demo Lesson Earlier this month, we relayed some helpful tips on how to succeed during the early stages of your search for private school jobs. After acing the initial interview, the school has now asked you to visit campus to conduct a demo lesson – way to go! Here are a few things to keep in mind as you move forward in the interview process and have the opportunity to showcase your skills as a teacher to potential emp

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Tips for a Successful Private School Job Search Part I

Margaret Cissel

Dec 2, 2016
3 min

Tips for a Successful Private School Job Search Part I

Helpful Hints to Keep in Mind in the Early Stages of Your Job Search & How to Impress During an Interview In the work we do at Educator’s Ally to recruit the best teachers and administrators for private school jobs throughout the country, including major metro areas such as New York City, Boston and Denver, we’ve learned a lot about what makes a job search successful and, on the contrary, how to really mess one up. Here are a few tips on what to do in the initial stages of a

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Educator’s Ally at the NAIS 2017 Annual Conference

Margaret Cissel

Nov 4, 2016
1 min

Educator’s Ally at the NAIS 2017 Annual Conference

EA’s very own Lisa Lovering and Abby Glover will be presenting at the 2017 NAIS Annual Conference this year (Thursday, March 2nd at 11:15AM). Together with Jennifer Zaccara (Nightingale-Bamford School), Jim Reynolds (Browning School) and Roberto D’Erizans (The American School of Sao Paulo), they’ll discuss the importance of a well-crafted hiring strategy in ensuring that schools end up with the best possible faculties. Check out all the 2017 Annual Conference workshops on the

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