Approaching Safety and Regulatory Compliance with Intent and Purpose

In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies Michelle Dawn Mooney sat down with special guest, Carrie Mockler, the Vice President of Operations at PublicSchoolWORKS, a Raptor Technologies company. PublicSchoolWORKS
is a fully automated, all-in-one learning management system for online training for school staff and a comprehensive risk management program.

Key Takeaways:

• Why having a Safety and Compliance Program is important.
• How to create a sustainable solution in an ever-changing landscape.
• How to get buy-in from staff who are already overwhelmed with initiatives.

In her 15 years at PSW, Carrie Mockler has transformed it into the K-12 safety and wellness trailblazer it is today. Carrie has been described as a people-centric leader and the heartbeat of the organization, and in her time there, she has built an infrastructure that ensures long-term positive outcomes for teachers, staff, and students.

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