Skip to main content
VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS

VASS Executive Coaching Service

VASS offers executive coaching services for first- and second-year superintendents. A VASS Executive Coach is a sitting or former Superintendent who partners with a new Superintendent to enhance their performance, leadership skills, and personal development. They provide a confidential and supportive space for the new Superintendent to explore their challenges, goals, and aspirations. The purpose of the VASS Executive Coach is to facilitate self-discovery, offer objective feedback, and provide guidance to help executives unlock their full potential. Through a collaborative and customized approach, Executive Coaches assist in identifying strengths, addressing weaknesses, and developing strategies for success. Ultimately, the goal of executive coaching is to empower leaders to maximize their effectiveness, drive organizational growth, and achieve sustainable professional and personal outcomes.

Want to be a VASS Executive Coach? Complete the VASS Executive Coach Application.
Are you a superintendent requesting to have a VASS Executive Coach? Complete the VASS Executive Coach Request Form.
View the VASS Executive Coach Field Guide Here.

VASS Executive Coach Requirements

  • Accomplished superintendent experience (minimum of 3 years) and a member of VASS 

  • Experience coaching superintendents or other senior-level leaders 

  • Time to devote/commit to colleague*  

  • Strong understanding of K-12 educational leadership and organizational change

  • Diverse network of contacts in the K-12 and adjacent fields 

Application, Selection, and Assignment Timeline

  • August 7 – 18, 2023: VASS Executive Coach Application Window  

  • August 22, 2023: VASS Executive Coach Selection Committee Review Applications 

  • August 23, 2023: VASS Executive Coach Training Invitations 

  • Late August – Mid-September: VASS Senior Coaches assist superintendents in selecting their VASS Executive Coaches 

* VASS Executive Coach 2023-2024 Time Commitment

  • Executive Coach Trainings – for all executive coaches, even if previously trained

    • September 22, 2023, 9-11 AM: Virtual Training
    • January 7, 2024: In-person Executive Coaching Training & in-person coaching during VTLA at the Richmond Marriott (Training: 11 AM-12 Noon; Coaching: 1-2 PM)
    • March 22, 2024, 9-11 AM: Virtual Training

  • Engagements with New Superintendent

    • Establish an appropriate cadence of a minimum of 8 coaching engagements, including onsite in-person and synchronous virtual engagement
    • Specific engagement expectations:
      • First – Onsite & in-person
      • October 29, 2023, 1-2 PM: In-person coaching during VTLA, Richmond Marriott
      • January 7, 2024: In-person Executive Coaching Training & in-person coaching during VTLA, Richmond Marriott (Training: 11 AM-12 Noon; Coaching: 1-2 PM)
      • April 21, 2024, TBD: In-person coaching during VTLA, Hotel Roanoke

Compensation

  • $500 initial executive coach training stipend 

  • $2,000 executive coaching stipend 

  • Travel (mileage) reimbursement may be requested for up to four in-person visits 

 

To find out more about the VASS Executive Coaching Service, contact Amy Griffin, VASS Associate Executive Director.