Name
Community Connections: Cross-Sector Partnering for Safer Schools & Communities
Date & Time
Thursday, July 27, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Joseph Esway - Cocke County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA)
Scott Lamb - Newport Police Department
Maurice Shults - Newport Police Department
CJ Ball - Cocke County Sheriff’s Office
Bryan Southerland - Cocke County Fire Department
Jeremy Shelton - Newport Fire Department
Casey Kelley - Cocke County School System, TN
Mike Herrmann - Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS)
Scott Lamb - Newport Police Department
Maurice Shults - Newport Police Department
CJ Ball - Cocke County Sheriff’s Office
Bryan Southerland - Cocke County Fire Department
Jeremy Shelton - Newport Fire Department
Casey Kelley - Cocke County School System, TN
Mike Herrmann - Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS)








Description
While flanked by the Great Smoky Mountains, Cocke County Schools has learned how to move mountains to achieve success. With an understanding that it takes a team, their whole community approach to school safety is exemplary. Bridging relationships between the community and schools has provided great outcomes for this small, rural community. Join this session to receive a roadmap for building a successful partnership for safer schools and communities.
Session Type
Breakout Session
Tracks
Culture, Climate & Community, Leadership, Law & Policy, Operations & Emergency Management
Session Order
A
Location
Ballroom ABC