School Safety Conference 2025
February 18, 19 20th
KEY NOTE SPEAKERS
Kyle Vowinkel
Boy in the Bunker Negotiations
Kyle Vonwinkle is a former U.S. Army officer, retired FBI executive, with experience on Hostage Rescue Teams and Crisis Negotiation Units. Kyle was involved in the Boston Marathon Bomber surrender, and thhe successful resolution of the Alabama "boy in a bunker" case.
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Kyles presentation will focus on leadership, resilience, and how to make key decisions while facing extreme situational opposition.
Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis
Choosing Hope
Kaitlin M. Roig-DeBellis is the Founder & Executive Director of Classes 4 Classes, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization. Classes 4 Classes is a social networking tool, for every student in the United States to learn: compassion, caring, kindness, empathy, consideration, through active engagement.
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Kaitlin travels all over the world speaking to School Boards, Administrators, Teachers, Students, Non-Profit organizations, Corporations, and Conferences as a key note and commencement speaker.
Kaitlin is the author of ‘Choosing Hope: Moving Forward From Life’s Darkest Hours’ published by G.P. Putnam & Penguin. Kaitlin teaches in the undergraduate Education department at Bay Path University as an Adjunct Professor.
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Kaitlin serves on the NEAG Alumni Association Board of Directors. Kaitlin writes educational blog posts for the Huffington Post weekly. In May 2016 Kaitlin received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for her work with Classes 4 Classes.
Dr. Gene Deisinger
Threat assessment
Licensed psychologist, certified health service provider in psychology, and as a state-certified police officer (now retired from law enforcement), Dr. Deisinger brings a unique perspective to the field of forensic & law enforcement psychology in behavioral threat assessment & management.
Tom Czyz
The Nashville Debreif
Tom Czyz, a former homicide detective and SWAT officer, has responded to and investigated over 60 K-12 school shootings.
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​Tom is recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise in active shooter attacks, school security, and motivational speaking. His work has been featured by The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Forbes Magazine, HBO, Viewpoint, and numerous local, national, international, and global news outlets. He has presented across the globe to government officials and school associations for superintendents, school board members, facilities, and transportation.
In this presentation, Tom will dive into the Nashville Shooting, the things that went right, and the things that went wrong.
NOTABLE GUEST SPEAKERS
DR. NICOLE ALIOTO
Using data to create safer schools.
Dr. Nicole Alioto has over 25 years of educational research experience. Dr. Alioto combines her background in social psychology, statistics, and safety to present a wholistic educated approach to school safety.
Participants her class will receive a free copy of her new book, "Your school Sucks".
CAPTAIN PATRICK MANN
STUDENT'S WITH DASABILITIES
Training geared towards resource officers, Captain Mann will tackle the ever difficult job of policing in a school while being cognizant of students with disabilities.
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Captain Patrick Mann retired after a 32-year career with the Buffalo Police Department. He worked in patrol, administration, and training. His last assignment was Director of Training where he served for 17 years.
​He currently serves as the Lead Master Trainer for Law Enforcement Disability Awareness at Niagara University, conducting both in-service and Train the Trainer programs. ​​​​
Brent and Belinda SCHLAFER
EDUCATORS AND OFFICERS, TAKING CARE OF EACH OTHER
Belinda is Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She has been licensed since 2014. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Houghton College with a minor in Sociology and a master’s degree in Community Mental Health Counseling from St. Bonaventure University. Belinda is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and is certified in EMDR.
Brent Schlafer, a dedicated member of the Allegany County Sheriff's Office for 23 years, serves as the Wellness Coordinator. Brent is actively involved as a co-founder and instructor for the Officer Wellness Program, and Self-Care initiatives within his department.
Sergeant Richard Parenti
HEART 911 - FOR THE SRO
This program provides first responders with self-care tools to decrease, regain a sense of control, and enhance their quality of life. The SMART program teaches stress warning signs, coping strategies, mindful awareness, how to create an adaptive perspective, and embracing a healing state of mind. Agencies benefit by first responders having more reasoned decision making, enhanced performance, increased productivity, improved interactions with the community, better relationships with colleagues, and a reduction in sick time.
This program is based on scientific research and has a proven clinical efficacy record. It can be used as a pro-active healthcare educational tool or a reactive tool for veteran officers experiencing a critical incident or the effects of the cumulative job experiences
STEVE CHATTERTON
FLORIDA HARM PREVENTION AND THREAT MANAGEMENT MODEL
The "Florida Model" is a newer, legislatively adopted threat management model (FL). This model uses early intervention, uniformity, accountability and support of students.
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Capt. (Ret) Chatterton is a certified Homeland Security Threat Assessment instructor, a previous School Resource Officer, and a previous Director of Security of the Greece Central School District.
MICHAEL BENNETT
AS SCHOOL LEADERS, WE MUST PREPARE FOR THE UNTHINKABLE
"It has been twenty one years since a 16-year-old opened fire at a high school in the Capital Region. The violent incident took place inside the halls of Columbia High School in East Greenbush.
The only person physically injured that day by a gunshot was Michael Bennett, who is now the Superintendent at the Greenville Central School District.
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Participants will hear the story of Bennett's reflection of that day and lessons learned as he continues his journey in education.
Kelly Greenway
Poverty Simulation
Kelly Greenway is the Training and Professional Development coordinator for Livingston County. She has a 20 year background in elementary education and holds a Master's Degree in Advanced Teaching from SUNY Brockport.
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Kelly and her team will provide an An interactive, immersion experience where participants assume the roles of families facing poverty or supportive resources within the community. The simulation experience gives participants a glimpse into the structural barriers, as well as some of the personal and emotional repercussions people in poverty face.
Craig Hansen
A Road Map to Reunification
Reunification after critical incidents can be as intense and chaotic as the initiating event. Successful planning for such events requires a multi-agency approach to support school district response and recovery. An overview of planning considerations and lessons learned will be shared to assist school communities in this critical planning process. ​
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Craig Hansen is the Chief Emergency Officer for Questar III BOCES. He is a valued resource in school safety. His office has created a BOCES Regional Reunification Team to support school districts in his region. Craig is a CRASE instructor, an adjunct instructor with the I Love U Guys Foundation, and an Education Representative for the C-PASS Executive Board.
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PRESENTATIONS BY NOTABLE AGENCIES
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SPONSORS
Torchbearer Sponsor
$5000 and up
C-PASS Defender
$2000
C-PASS Ally
$1000 and up
