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Connected Schools Series

Every school leader has asked themselves: "Am I the only one dealing with this?"

Connected Schools exists because the most valuable insights don't come from consultants or conference keynotes—they come from conversations with peers who've walked in your shoes. Our monthly series brings together experienced school leaders, administrators, and safety experts for authentic discussions about the operational challenges that keep you up at night: building safety cultures, managing emergencies, implementing new policies, and creating systems that actually work.

We created this series after hearing from dozens of education leaders who were hungry for real talk from real schools. No product demos, no sales pitches—just practical wisdom from professionals who understand that every decision you make impacts the safety and success of your students.

Webinar Overview

Join us for an insightful discussion on how schools are moving beyond basic compliance requirements to build comprehensive safety cultures through system integration. In this webinar, we'll explore how the strategic connection between School Information Systems (SIS) and emergency management platforms is fundamentally changing how schools approach safety.

Our expert panel features two distinguished education technology leaders:

  • Hiram Cuevas, Director of Information Systems and Academic Technology at St. Christopher's School
  • Dr. Jamie Sullivan, TLIS - Director of Technology, Castilleja School
  • Jessie Surface - Director of Health and Safety, Castilleja School
  • Matt Riddle, Director of Facilities and Capital Planning at Marlborough School

Drawing from their extensive experience, our speakers will share real-world examples of how integrated systems have transformed emergency preparedness from a checklist item to an embedded part of school culture. You'll discover practical strategies for leveraging your existing Blackbaud SIS investment to create more responsive, efficient, and effective safety protocols.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why siloed information systems create vulnerabilities in emergency response
  • How SIS integration supports proactive rather than reactive safety measures
  • Practical steps for building stakeholder buy-in across your school community
  • Best practices from schools that have successfully created cultures of safety
  • Measuring the impact of integration on emergency readiness and response times

Whether you're just beginning to explore integration possibilities or looking to enhance your current systems, this webinar will provide valuable insights on creating a more comprehensive safety ecosystem that protects your entire school community.

Speakers

Matt Riddle

Matt Riddle

Director of Facilities and Capital Planning at Marlborough School

Hiram Cuevas

Hiram Cuevas

Director of Information Systems and Academic Technology at St. Christopher's School

Jamie Sullivan

Jamie Sullivan

Director of Technology

Jessie Surface

Jessie Surface

Director of Health and Safety

Building a Safety Culture: The Power of Integrated Systems

44:17

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