I had the honor of joining the School Transportation Nation podcast to share how my journey after Sandy Hook shaped my mission for safer schools & communities. Grateful for this important conversation—hope you’ll listen in: stnonline.com/multimedia/stn…

We’re proud to partner w/ the @emergingdrugtrendscon team for the Emerging Drug Trends Conference this November. Hear experts on: 🔵Social media & substance use 🔵Prevention strategies 🔵And more! ✅ NAADAC & TX law enforcement credit approved Register: bit.ly/4mvDz3p

When talking about #schoolsafety, people, connection, and community must be part of the discussion. Thank you to Barbara Grimm, Founder of School Responder, for joining me to highlight the human side of school safety.

We’re proud to announce that the new Averted School Violence website and enhanced database are now live—a major milestone in our mission to strengthen school safety through prevention. Learn more about this important step forward: safeandsoundschools.org/post/new-avert…

Last week I had the honor of leading a Staying Safe training in San Marcos, TX with @TxSSC. This series, running statewide through Spring 2026, equips students & staff with age-appropriate options to stay safe during an active event. Register: txssc.txstate.edu/events/staying…

This year’s SchoolSafety.gov Back-to-School Reading List shares ten prevention-related resources that can help lay the foundation for a safer school year. Explore guidance, tools, and practices to inform your school safety efforts: go.dhs.gov/iw7 #BacktoSchoolSafety

Our enhanced Averted School Violence website & database—now more accessible and actionable than ever—was made possible through support from the Motorola Solutions Foundation. We’re honored to receive their 2025 grant award to continue this work. Learn more: bit.ly/42cI0IO

I had the honor of hosting @TallCopSaysStop, Jermaine Galloway, on The Sound Off on School Safety to talk about the fast-changing reality of substance use in schools—what’s really happening & how we can respond. Listen today:

Anne Moss Rogers turns personal tragedy into a powerful catalyst for change. With raw authenticity and lived experience, she equips schools & communities with tools to foster resilience, wellness, and open dialogue on mental health. Learn more: safeandsoundschools.org/featured-speak…

I was honored to write an op-ed for K12Digest on why urgency & hope must guide our work in school safety. I urge leaders to move from reaction to prevention through early ID, stronger supports & a culture where every student feels safe & valued. Read it: buff.ly/TNeMPbS

Just two weeks until that K-12 Schools & Campus Safety Symposium! If you're attending, share this badge to let your network know about this event for school leaders committed to advancing safety & violence prevention. Limited seats still available: bit.ly/3HvccaV

Honored to celebrate 20 years of school safety with this group & colleagues from across IL and beyond! Their impact has reached far beyond IL, shaping safe & sound futures for countless communities. And of course, we couldn't resist grabbing deep dish on our way to the airport!

Yesterday I had the honor of leading a Staying Safe training in Houston. Inspiring to see multidisciplinary teams step up to the challenge of ensuring every student receives age- and ability-appropriate safety training. #SchoolSafety

Honored to once again join the speaker lineup at Raptor’s 2025 SchoolSAFE Conference, alongside colleagues from the Safe and Sound Schools team. Registration is open through Oct. 8—a little birdie told me tickets are on sale now. Hope to see you there! buff.ly/8gUzLtx

I had the pleasure of joining Dr. Grant to talk about how we can better support and respond to students who are acting out. A timely and important conversation—I hope you’ll tune in today.

I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s webinar with Tom McDermott! We’ll share practical ways to facilitate productive, solutions-focused conversations in their own communities. Join us: safeandsound.swoogo.com/school-safety-…

I am so excited to share that our #SafeSchoolsWeek virtual mini-summit is back this year! Learn more and join us:

Thank you to Jin Kim, The Bureau Consortium and the Safe & Sound Schools team for everything you did to make this event possible!

Excited to head to El Paso for our next Staying Safe training! If you’re a school leader, educator, or school-based safety professional, register and join us to learn practical strategies for keeping students and staff safe: buff.ly/HnxeeLo

Excited to see everyone at Raptor Technologies SchoolSAFE Conference next week in Fort Worth! I’ll be joining fellow Safe and Sound speakers for sessions on campus movement, digital safety & crisis response—designed to provide practical, actionable tools. If you’re attending, join us!