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 • 87 episodes
Coffee with Kelly: A Discussion on School Safety
Latest Episodes
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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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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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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The Truth Behind Rising School Threats
In this episode, Kelly and Ethan break down two recent school safety incidents. They explore why these events are becoming more visible, how schools often misinterpret threats, and why apologies or explanations are not enough without a deeper a...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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Planning for Recovery: The Most Overlooked Safety Priority
In the final episode of our Emergency Management Series, Kelly and Ethan unpack the most overlooked phase of school safety: recovery. They explore why reunification is often a district’s biggest struggle, how trauma lingers long a...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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