Notes from a CAS Coordinator
A collection of reflections, strategies, and stories from my work with students and colleagues in Creativity, Activity, Service. These notes capture both the big-picture vision and the everyday moments that make CAS meaningful—supporting coordinators, advisors, and educators who want to bring CAS to life in their own schools.
Starting CAS Strong: Why Time with Students Isn’t a Luxury, It’s a Necessity
Building Resilience and Leadership Through Community Engagement: Lessons from Koh Panyee
From the depths of the Andaman to a space settlement on Mars, and so much in between.
From Letting Go to Growing Forward: A New Semester of Possibilities
Celebrating CAS: Final Presentations That Inspired!
Importance of Mission-Driven programs for Service Learning and CAS
Embracing Challenge: Guiding Students Toward Thoughtful Risk-Taking
Building Resilience and Leadership Through Community Engagement: Lessons from Koh Panyee
What is your misogi?
Starting CAS Strong: Why Time with Students Isn’t a Luxury, It’s a Necessity
The future bright - Connecting CAS and the IB subjects
Are we ready for the future - how can CAS support students in a changing world? Part 1
Challenging Students Beyond the Classroom: Raising the Bar in Education
Moving towards Community Engagement and Social Justice
Future Ready part 2
Are we ready for the future - how can CAS support students in a changing world? Part 2
Embracing Challenge: Guiding Students Toward Thoughtful Risk-Taking
Resilience, Leadership, and CAS: What the Lionesses Taught Me