Reimagining School Safety w/ Mike Johnson

The world is continuously creating new situations and putting things at the forefront that are taking away from the main objective of teaching and learning and moving things to security for our students, faculty, and staff. In this session, we have a profound conversation with Mike Johnson, the CEO of ClearPath Alerts, LLC, and a leader in safety technology. In the episode, Mike shares the need to shift focus from purely physical security measures to fostering a safe, caring community addressing social and emotional well-being. He also expounds on the challenges in safety drills, the importance of hierarchy in disruptive events, and the delegation of leadership based on individual strengths and weaknesses. Ultimately, Mike delves into the role of teachers in safety preparedness and the future of school safety. Tune in for more! Timestamps [03:30] Introducing the guest Mike Johnson [05:30] Defining human connection & how we can use it to reimagine school safety [10:19] The impact of human failure on school safety [14:20] A teacher's role in, before, and during a disruptive event [19:58] Importance of hierarchy in disruptive events [21:51] Leadership & delegation in crisis while understanding individual strengths & weaknesses [24:04] Easy and clear identification of crisis team members [26:19] Envisioning the future of school safety considering the importance of human relationships and comprehensive well-being [30:24] Benefits and challenges of Social-Emotional Learning Program for students and staff [33:27] Integrating mental and physical health in schools to better address students needs [35:40] How to connect with Mike Johnson Quotes ● "Time and time again, it's a human failure. So what's the cause of that? People are disconnected, stressed out, they're not trained properly, they don't know how to respond." ● “When humans do what they're supposed to do or act correctly, that's when we then change the paradigm for the better.” Let’s Connect Connect with Mike Johnson on; ● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-l-johnson-43590622/ ● Website: https://clearpathepm.com/ ● Email: [email protected] Connect with Dr. Dana Specker Watts on; ● Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachwatts Connect with Mike Pierre on; ● Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ayitis_SigmaMan More resources ● Head over to iss.edu/events to see future PD's that ISS is offering for the SY 22-23. ● Join the Diversity Collaborative platform-https://info.iss.edu/sign-up-diversity-collaborative ● Head over to https://seniaacademy.org/link/0S40Ne to check out inclusion education practices for individuals with disabilities and ensure their potential is fully maximized. ● Please visit inspirecitizens.org to register for the Global Citizenship ● Are you looking forward to a successful career to teach anywhere in the world? Head over to https://moreland.edu/ for online innovative education programs.