In Episode 97, host Dr. I. David Daniels will speak with Daniel Kraus, a veteran, former law enforcement officer turned emergency management professional, disaster responder, and consultant who works with multiple school districts in the State of Oregon on “trauma-informed” emergency preparedness. According to a 2023 survey by the EdWeek Research Center, 66% of teachers feel safe at work, which is lower than the 83% of principals and 88% of district leaders who feel safe. Additionally, 46% of teachers who responded to the survey said their sense of safety has decreased since 2019, compared to 36% of principals and 26% of district leaders. Some of the factors that help teachers feel safe include: · Secure physical space · Discretionary alarms · Training · Mental health support · Emotional intelligence · Respectful communication · Teacher autonomy Emergency management in schools, also known as crisis management, is a school's approach to safety that focuses on identifying, addressing, and resolving crises. Notes from the Episode: Mazama Consulting LLC mazamaconsulting@gmail.com Contact Info for Dan: (503) 318-4441 Sammy and Friends: https://www.sammyandfriends.com/