School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies.

In this special episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso interviews several education and safety leaders live from the Raptor 2025 SchoolSAFE Conference. Rachael Freeman (Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD), Jason Overbay (Sarasota County Schools), Marti Neahring (West Aurora School District), Dr. Penny Schultz (Chesapeake City Schools), and Todd Brendel (Dayton Schools, KY) share how the conference helps them manage the “messy” realities of school safety. They highlight the power of collaboration and networking with peers who truly understand their roles, the importance of relationship-based safety and the way high-quality training and keynotes renew their sense of hope and purpose. Across their stories, the Raptor SchoolSAFE Conference emerges as both a practical learning environment and an emotional reset, giving safety leaders fresh tools, trusted connections, and renewed energy to protect students and staff.

KEY POINTS:

• Collaborating and networking with colleagues committed to addressing the same school safety concerns,
• Learning about emerging trends and effective approaches to improving school safety.
• An inspiring experience that restores motivation, fosters hope, and strengthens your commitment to the work.