Where Education
Meets Impact
Powered by TCG Advisor, Josh Buffington
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Why Schools Trust The Carden Group
Driven by Purpose. Backed by Experience. Focused on What Works.
At The Carden Group, we design educator development experiences that actually stick — rooted in the realities of today’s classrooms and the demands of real leadership.
With decades of experience across classrooms, coaching, administration, and leadership, we bring a grounded, practical approach that resonates from the superintendent’s office to student assemblies.
Led by Josh Buffington, TCG Advisor and a seasoned educator, coach, and leadership developer, our in-service sessions are built to move your people from awareness to action, from insight to impact.
WORK WITH TCGMeet Josh Buffington
Your Education Expert
With over 17 years of diverse experience in education, leadership, and coaching, Josh Buffington brings a rare blend of classroom credibility and transformational leadership insight.
Education & Credentials:
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Bachelor’s & Master’s Degrees in Education, with a focus on teaching & classroom management
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Certified in 3D Coaching (3 Dimensional Coaching) for developing athlete and team skillset, motivation, and connection
His Experience Includes:
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Former Secondary Education Teacher (PE & Health)
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Roles in administration: ISS Coordinator and Assistant Athletic Director
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Collegiate-level instructor in Kinesiology
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Basketball Coach for 20 years
- 9x Regional Coach of the Year
Session Focus Areas
Each session is built around the real challenges schools face today. From leadership development to performance culture, we deliver tools that make an immediate difference in how your people lead, communicate, and grow.
Leadership Development & Impact at All Levels
This session equips individuals at every level to lead with greater clarity, influence, and connection. Through practical tools and real-world application, participants develop the confidence and skills needed to elevate their leadership and make a meaningful impact in their role and across their team.
Mentorship & Skills Transfer
Explore how to intentionally pass down institutional knowledge, culture, and leadership capacity from one generation to the next. This session offers a framework for effective mentorship, helping schools build confident, capable leaders while preserving the values and systems that make them strong.
Communication Styles & Relationship Building
Discover how communication styles influence leadership effectiveness, trust, and collaboration. Participants learn how to identify their own communication tendencies, adapt to others, and use style-aware strategies to reduce friction, resolve conflict, and foster healthier working relationships across teams.
Growth Mindset & Performance Culture
Equip your staff and students to embrace challenges, value feedback, and stay committed to improvement. This session helps shift mindsets from fixed to growth-oriented thinking — creating a school culture where personal development, accountability, and progress are woven into the daily experience.
Josh's Approach
Real. Relatable. Practical.
Josh's sessions are energetic, grounded, and crafted for immediate impact. Educators walk away with practical tools, a renewed sense of purpose, and the ability to lead at a higher level — regardless of where they sit in the school structure.
Whether he’s engaging a room of 200 support staff, training student leaders, or facilitating an admin team retreat, Josh’s goal is the same:
Build better people to drive better outcomes.
contact us todayTransform Your District
Ready to bring Josh to your district? Contact The Carden Group today to schedule a consultation or customize an in-service plan that fits your needs, space, and schedule.
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