School Safety Summit 2023

School Safety Summit 2023

The CPAN School Safety Summit brings together school shooting survivors, education advocates, law enforcement professionals, and community leaders to confront the growing crisis of violence in our schools.

Through powerful first-hand accounts and solution-focused panel discussions, this series exposes the realities of school violence while offering tangible, nonpartisan strategies for prevention and response. From arming teachers and improving mental health resources to restoring community trust and academic integrity, the summit challenges political silence with urgent, actionable insights.

This collection includes keynote highlights, emotional testimony, and practical tools for parents, educators, and policymakers committed to protecting children and restoring safety in education.

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School Safety Summit 2023
  • School Safety Summit: A Call to Awareness

    This emotional kickoff reel from CPAN’s School Safety Summit sets the tone for a day of truth-telling and urgent reflection. Featuring powerful moments from survivors, parents, advocates, and community members, “A Call to Awareness” highlights the growing safety concerns in Colorado schools—from ...

  • School Safety Summit: Father of Stem Shooting Hero Speaks Out

    At CPAN’s School Safety Summit, John Castillo shares the powerful story of his son, Kendrick Castillo, who bravely gave his life to stop the shooter during the 2019 STEM School Highlands Ranch attack. John recounts Kendrick’s final moments, the heroism that saved lives, and the heartbreaking afte...

  • School Safety Summit: STEM School Shooting Hero - Brendan Bialy

    Brendan Bialy, U.S. Marine and student at STEM School Highlands Ranch, shares his courageous story of confronting and subduing a school shooter during a 2019 attack. Speaking at CPAN’s School Safety Summit, Bialy describes the split-second decision to charge the gunman—an act that saved lives and...

  • School Safety Summit: Evan Todd – Columbine Survivor Speaks Out

    Evan Todd, the only survivor from the Columbine library shooting, delivers a gripping and emotional account of the moment his life changed forever. As a panelist at CPAN’s School Safety Summit, he reflects on the trauma, the aftermath, and the long-term implications of school shootings. Todd chal...

  • School Safety Summit: Daniel Fenlason’s Heroic Split-Second Decision

    In this gripping School Safety Summit spotlight, Daniel Fenlason shares the chilling moment he confronted an active shooter at Seattle Pacific University. As a survivor of the attack, Daniel recounts how he made a split-second decision to protect others by sacrificing his own safety. With quiet h...

  • School Safety Summit: Bridging Divides

    This moving spotlight from CPAN’s School Safety Summit highlights how survivors, parents, and policy advocates are working across ideological lines to prioritize student safety. Through powerful testimonies and shared conviction, the video demonstrates how diverse voices can unite around one comm...

  • School Safety Summit: Safety First

    In this compelling highlight reel from CPAN’s School Safety Summit, experts and advocates focus on actionable strategies to protect students from real, present dangers—rather than prioritizing politically driven agendas. Panelists emphasize the importance of practical school safety protocols, men...

  • School Safety Summit: Emotional Aspects of School Safety

    This powerful spotlight from CPAN’s School Safety Summit highlights the emotional aftermath that school shootings leave behind. Survivors, families, and advocates candidly discuss the trauma, grief, and long-term mental health effects caused by these tragedies. Their stories emphasize that safety...

  • School Safety Summit: Unity in Action

    This spotlight from CPAN’s School Safety Summit showcases the collective power of families, students, survivors, and community leaders coming together in defense of school safety. Featuring voices from across Colorado, the reel underscores the urgency of transcending politics to prioritize protec...

  • School Safety Summit: Logical Solutions to School Safety

    This compelling segment from CPAN’s School Safety Summit features survivors, educators, and security advocates offering practical, evidence-based solutions to the school safety crisis. Topics include the potential of arming trained teachers, improving threat assessment models, empowering local co...

  • School Safety Summit: Voices from the Crowd

    In this powerful reel from CPAN’s School Safety Summit, everyday Coloradans step up to the mic to share raw, unfiltered stories and demands for change. From parents worried about communication breakdowns during crises, to students voicing fears of violence, and community members calling for real ...

  • School Safety Summit: A Call to Protect Our Schools

    This highlight reel from CPAN’s School Safety Summit delivers a compelling message: parents, students, and community leaders are demanding protection—not platitudes. Featuring key moments from panelists, survivor testimonials, and concerned citizens, this segment issues a clear and emotional call...