Our team offers practical, research-informed workshops designed to help school leaders manage the demands of their roles while strengthening personal well-being. Through concrete, actionable strategies we equip leaders with techniques they can apply immediately to reduce job-related stress, improve their leadership impact, and enhance their quality of life both in and out of school.

 

Let’s help your team lead with clarity, balance, and sustainability.

 

From one-hour to full-day workshops, we customize each session to meet the needs of your district.

 

We can help you:

• Improve the structure of your workday. Topics we cover can include, but are not limited to:

  • Effectively managing your calendar

  • Getting control of your inbox

  • Successfully navigating unexpected disruptions

  • Setting reasonable limits

• Improve your overall well-being by:

  • Reconnecting with what energizes you

  • Rediscovering feelings of joy, achievement, and accomplishment

 

To learn more about how CASDA can help your district’s efforts with sustainable leadership, contact Executive Director Tim Backus at tbackus@casdany.org today!

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Consultant bios:

 

Dr. Sarah Cioffi is a former K-12 administrator at Shenendehowa with 35 years of experience as an educator and school leader. She is currently an instructor in the graduate education programs at both Siena and Bard Colleges, and the owner of SBC Instructional Consulting, LLC

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Dr. Drew Anderson is a clinical psychologist and associate professor at the University at Albany who consults and presents nationally on stress, resilience, and behavioral health through his company, QOL Consulting, LLC.

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Sarah and Drew have led related workshops for the School Administrators Association of NYS (SAANYS), the Mental Health Association of NYS (MHANYS), the NYS Association for Women in Administration (NYSAWA), and the Shenendehowa Leadership Team. Their workshops combine the practical leadership experience of Dr. Cioffi and the clinical experience of Dr. Anderson.​