Date & Time
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location
Room C: Auditorium (Lower Level)
Session Type
Panel
Name
Leading the Way to Safer School Communities
Description
Creating safer school communities requires strong leadership, diverse perspectives, and meaningful collaboration. ThisĀ general session panel, moderated by Michele Gay, Sandy Hook Parent and Founder/Executive Director of Safe and Sound Schools, features a dynamic group of voices, united by their shared commitment to school safety.
This meaningful and engaging conversation offers attendees a unique opportunity to hear from parents, state and district school safety leaders, physical security experts, superintendents, and more. Together, they will share actionable strategies, valuable insights, and real-world experiences that are shaping the future of stronger, safer school communities.
Speakers
Michele Gay - Safe and Sound Schools
Shauntelle Cota - Utah State Board of Education (USBE)
Brian Gard - National Heritage Academies (NHA)
Paul Timm, PSP - Safe and Sound Schools
Dr. Brad Welle - Grain Valley Schools, MO
Chuck Wilson - Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS)
Dr. Molly Hart - Utah State Board of Education
Shauntelle Cota - Utah State Board of Education (USBE)
Brian Gard - National Heritage Academies (NHA)
Paul Timm, PSP - Safe and Sound Schools
Dr. Brad Welle - Grain Valley Schools, MO
Chuck Wilson - Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS)
Dr. Molly Hart - Utah State Board of Education






