Steve Webb is well-known in education for his passionate work in school safety. His expertise has earned him the honor of being a respected keynote presenter at several leading school safety conferences and associations. He is a nationally recognized presenter on school safety issues and has presented his research and findings at conferences and seminars nationwide.
Steve Webb has presented at the International School Safety Conference (San Diego), the National Education Conference in San Diego, the National School Safety Conference (NASRO) in Denver and Orlando, the SSAC National School Safety Conference in Las Vegas and Orlando, and the NextGen School Safety and Culture/Climate Conferences in Atlanta, Orlando, and Las Vegas. He has also been a keynote speaker for the Illinois Association of School Administrators, the Illinois School Resource Officer Association, and the Illinois School Deans Association.
Webb’s unique position as a Superintendent, School Resource Officer, and Active Shooter Prevention Trainer gives him a deep understanding of school safety issues. His S.A.F.E. Violence Prevention and Response Training have successfully changed how school boards and administrators view their role in training teachers to sense danger and provide children a safe and secure environment. Webb’s training has also been invaluable for businesses and churches.
Webb’s Amazon best-selling book, Education in a Violent World: A Practical Guide to Keeping Our Kids Safe, has become a go-to resource for educators, administrators, and parents. The book offers practical and easy-to-implement strategies for creating safe learning environments. Webb’s advice is grounded in common-sense and practical experience. His book has received rave reviews from readers, with one reviewer stating, “This book should be required reading for all educators, administrators, and parents. Steve Webb’s passion for keeping our kids safe is evident on every page.”
Webb’s dedication to school safety has not gone unnoticed. He has been President of the Illinois Association of School Administrators and the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools. He is an appointed Executive Board Member of the American Association of School Administrators. His research on school safety has been highlighted on all of the major television networks in the United States. He has presented his findings to hundreds of national conferences and seminars and at the Learners Conference in Valencia, Spain, and Melbourne, Australia.
Webb’s work in school safety has inspired many, including fellow educators and administrators. Dr. Harry Rossi, Superintendent of the East Alton School District, said about Webb’s work: “Steve Webb is a true professional and a master in school safety. His passion, dedication, and commitment to keeping our children safe is second to none.”
As we conclude this article, it is worth noting that Steve is not alone in this fight for school safety. Many other individuals have dedicated their careers to this noble cause, and their work has also contributed significantly to this field. For instance, Jim Solomon, Executive Director of the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO), has been instrumental in advancing school safety initiatives and training school resource officers in best practices. Dr. Melissa Reeves, a licensed psychologist, and a former school administrator, has also contributed significantly to school safety, particularly in crisis prevention and intervention.
These individuals and Steve Webb serve as shining examples of what can be accomplished when passion, drive, and common sense are brought to bear on a pressing issue. As we continue to face school safety challenges, it is essential to look to these experts for guidance and inspiration. Dr. Reeves notes, “School safety is everyone’s responsibility, and it takes a collective effort to ensure that our schools are safe and secure.” By investing in their work and learning from their experiences, we can all make our schools safer for our children to learn and grow.
