Partners in Purpose | Ep. 04 Redefining Holistic School Safety with Mike Garcia

Описание: Our biggest safety & security risk is avoidance.

In this episode of EmpoweredK12, Alana sits down with school safety expert Mike Garcia to talk about what real protection looks like for students in 2026 and why focusing only on physical security misses some of the most critical risks.

School safety isn’t just about detection systems, drills, and devices. It’s about understanding what students carry with them into the classroom, including trauma, fear, and experiences that show up as behavior.

Together, Alana and Mike explore:

• what “holistic safety” means in a school setting
• how emotional and physical safety work together
• the role of leadership in creating safer campuses
• why collaboration between safety teams, educators, families, and operations staff is essential
• real examples of schools using community-rooted safety strategies
• and what the future of school safety may look like over the next several years

This episode is relevant for school safety leaders, district administrators, operations and facilities teams, educators, parents, and anyone invested in creating safe and supportive learning environments.

School safety isn’t just about what we secure — it’s about what we acknowledge, connect, and protect.

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