THE WORK OF TRANSFORMATION LETTER FROM THE EDITOR TIPHANI CHAPLIN
At the end of every school year, there’s a constant we know well: change. Students rise to new grades or graduate into new beginnings. Staff shift roles—some move up, some move on, and some simply transition into something different. In our school communities, change is always present, even when it’s unspoken. This year, change feels even more pronounced. At the district level, we prepare to welcome new leadership as both the CEO and CEdO step away from their roles. Here at CPAA, we’re also navigating a transition in leadership, with President Troy LaRaviere moving on to a new chapter, and our Chief of Staff stepping into the role. Each of these shifts brings a level of uncertainty and also opportunity.
There are also the quieter, more personal changes… the ones we don’t always name. A shift in perspective. A renewed sense of purpose. A new way of approaching a challenge that once felt immovable. Every day, we become a slightly different version of ourselves. As leaders, we are used to holding space for the growth of others, but we, too, are always evolving. This issue of our magazine is devoted to that evolution. You’ll find stories of transformation and reflections on what it means to lead through change. We hope you see yourself in these pages. We hope you see your work in the words. And we hope you feel affirmed, challenged, and encouraged. As we step into summer in Chicago—this most anticipated season of bloom, hope, and reflection—I hope we can all let go of what was and embrace what is. Change isn’t just confusing, it’s often, also, a comforting constant. May we all find comfort in the growth that change brings and strength in knowing we never navigate it alone.
As leaders, we are used to holding space for the growth of others, but we, too, are always evolving.
Tiphani Chaplin Managing Editor, CPAA Quarterly tchaplin@mycpaa.com
8 • CPAA QUARTERLY MAG | Q3 AND Q4 2025
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