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.
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In this episode of Coffee with Kelly, we explore what happens when school safety decisions are made in isolation, from disciplining student behavior without addressing its underlying cause to investing in new technology before the fundamentals are in place. We also revisit the Apalachee shooting and the missed opportunities that can occur when schools, law enforcement, families, mental ...
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In this episode of Coffee with Kelly, we revisit what it really means to build a strong school safety culture, one that goes beyond drills, policies, and compliance. We explore why leadership must make safety part of everyday decision-making, why reporting concerns only works when people trust that action will follow, and how training, technology, and clear responsibilities help schools...
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In this episode of Coffee with Kelly, we return to one of the foundational concepts from the earliest days of our podcast: the three pillars of school safety, the systems, policies, and people.
We explore why technology cannot simply be installed and forgotten, how effective policies give emergency plans direction without restricting their ability to evolve, and why trained, engage...
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In this episode of Coffee with Kelly, we examine accountability across the school safety ecosystem, from the responsibility adults have for addressing harmful behavior to the obligation schools have to protect staff, communicate known risks, and respond consistently when concerns arise.
We also return to one of the foundations of effective school safety: dedicated leadership that b...
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Most schools have an Emergency Operations Plan—but is your staff prepared to use it when it matters most?
In this episode of Coffee with Kelly, we discuss why effective school safety goes beyond having a written plan. Kelly shares how standardized emergency procedures, realistic drills, ongoing training, and clear communication help schools respond confidently during any crisis.
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In this episode of Coffee with Kelly, we tackle one of the most dangerous assumptions any school or community can make: believing that violence only happens somewhere else. Using recent tragedies, including shootings in the Philippines and at a California library, we explore why preparedness—not fear—is the foundation of effective school and community safety. We also discuss...
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In this episode, Kelly and Ethan welcome Sarah Walsh, Market Development Manager at National Safety Shelters and former educator, to discuss her firsthand experience during a real school lockdown. Together, they explore layered school safety, emergency communication, and why effective preparedness requires more than a single solution.
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In this episode, Kelly and Ethan tackle a range of challenging topics, from new laws holding violent juvenile offenders accountable to controversial school policies and the evolving state of school safety. They explore the role of consequences, the importance of prevention over reaction, and why solving complex safety challenges requires more than a single solution. Along the way, they ...
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In this episode, Kelly and Ethan explore the consequences of "kids being kids," the growing trend of violence at school events, and the dangers of social media challenges. They also tackle a critical issue in school safety: the gap between having a plan and actually being prepared when a crisis unfolds.
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In this episode, we discuss the Tennessee graduation that continued through a torrential downpour, explore how one school reduced fights by more than 90%, and debate whether schools are focusing too much on high-tech response tools like drones instead of proven prevention strategies. Join us for a conversation about leadership, preparedness, and what truly makes schools safer.
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In this episode, Ethan Woodman and Kelly Moore discuss what a truly unified safety strategy looks like and why disconnected systems can create dangerous gaps during emergencies. They explore situational awareness, communication, panic buttons, and the difference between collecting safety tools and building a unified safety ecosystem.
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In this episode, Kelly and Ethan explore what actually makes schools safer beyond panic buttons and security technology. From bee swarms and cybersecurity threats to an SRO stopping a potential tragedy before it escalated, the conversation dives into the human side of school safety, prevention, training, communication, and why real preparedness starts long before a crisis begins.
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In this episode, Kelly and Ethan discuss unbelievable incidents happening in schools today and why districts should already be preparing for the next school year, from end-of-year events to training, communication, and emergency preparedness.
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In this episode, Kelly and Ethan unpack a troubling series of real-world incidents involving students bringing everything from replica weapons to loaded firearms onto school campuses.
They explore the critical question of intent, why these items are being brought in the first place, and how each situation may signal a deeper pathway to violence. From “harmless” lookalik...
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In this episode, we unpack the rise in student-related incidents involving weapons and the tough question schools are now facing: should gun safety be part of education? We explore the role of prevention, the importance of decision-making and accountability, and what it really means to be prepared when situations escalate beyond control.
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EPISODE 100! Kelly and Ethan are joined by CrisisGo Co-Founder Jim Spicuzza to reflect on the early beginnings of CrisisGo, how school safety has evolved over the past decade, and where it’s headed next.
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In this episode, we unpack several recent school incidents involving weapons and ask a critical question: are we addressing the root causes or just reacting to the outcome? We explore the role of fear, the importance of reporting, and the warning signs that often go unnoticed, including the connection between academic stress and pathways to violence.
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In this episode, we explore how simple actions like questioning an unfamiliar visitor can prevent tragedy in schools. We also unpack how school violence is defined, why the data can be misleading, and why true safety requires a community-wide approach.
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In this episode, Kelly and Ethan explore a critical question many districts overlook: are your schools and first responders actually aligned? From off-campus threats to swatting incidents, they break down how gaps in communication and coordination can delay response and increase risk. The conversation highlights why treating school safety as a shared responsibility with law enforcement ...
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In this episode, we explore recent school bus incidents that reveal a major gap in student safety before the school day even begins. From violence to neglect, the conversation challenges where responsibility truly starts.
We also tackle a bigger question: if educators are expected to keep students safe, should safety training be a required part of the job?
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