At Fred Newhart Middle School, we have a wonderful school community with awesome teachers and staff. We also have an incredible leadership program that helps make our school a safe and welcoming place...

"This article originally appeared in The Shield, the student newspaper of Westmont High School in Campbell, CA (Area B), and was written by a student leader. As Activities Directors, we often underestimate...

Throughout my years in CADA, I've been blessed with friendships that span the state and beyond. These connections have given me the strength to continue working in student activities, offering people to...

One of my CADA heroes is J. Peter Cahn. Our story began in 1991 at my first CADA Leadership Camp when we were assigned as roommates. Like any curious newcomer, I asked Peter the inevitable question, "Who...

Yesterday, Alden and Linda Esping attended a special event at my home, marking a significant moment in our shared history. Alden, ever the charming host, immediately praised my house and continued...

"A Wish For Leaders" by Dr. Earl Reum I sincerely wish you will have the experience of thinking up a new idea, planning it, organizing it, and following it to completion, and then having it be magnificently...

With activity directors, there are various levels of busy. There is homecoming level busy, semi-busy, and just plain busy. Our positions are stressful and no one really understands the kind of busy that...

Being an activity director is a lot of work. After working with students to create a positive climate and culture on campus, designing, planning and hosting events, monitoring clubs, and completing deposits,...