Coffee with Kelly: A Discussion on School Safety
Join us as we explore the many complex components and fundamental questions regarding school safety. We will cover the fundamentals of school safety, roles and responsibilities, expectations, emergency plans, drills and exercises, creating a comprehensive school safety program, and understanding the relationships between all of these components, as well as many other topics.
Podcasting since 2023 • 89 episodes
Coffee with Kelly: A Discussion on School Safety
Latest Episodes
What Recent Campus Attacks Reveal About Preparedness
In this episode, we break down recent campus and public attacks to examine how people respond under stress and where leadership and communication fail. We discuss delayed alerts, prolonged lockdowns, and why hesitation can increase confusion an...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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52:24
The Next Evolution of School Safety
In this episode, we kick off Season 7 by asking a hard but necessary question: have we actually advanced school safety, or have we just gotten better at responding after something goes wrong? This conversation challenges the industry’s fixation...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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50:38
New Year, Same Risks: What Happens After the Break?
In this episode, we examine why the days and weeks following extended school breaks consistently carry elevated risk, and why a new calendar year doesn’t automatically mean safer schools. Using a recent thwarted plot as context, the conv...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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43:15
The Real Cost of Bad Decisions
In this episode, we take a hard look at leadership, accountability, and the real priorities shaping school safety. When districts say they lack time or funding to protect students and staff, where is the money actually going? This discussion un...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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47:11
Safety Challenges That Arrive with the New Year
In this episode, we unpack the hidden risks surrounding holiday breaks and why January consistently brings an increase in school violence. Listeners will learn what patterns to watch for and how to strengthen prevention and support before stude...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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50:01