The Future of School Safety Is Mission Driven with Antoinette King
Wed Feb 04 2026
What does the future of school safety look like when mission comes first — not tools, not checklists, not silos?
In this episode of The Sound Off on School Safety Podcast, host Michele Gay is joined by Antoinette King, a nationally recognized expert in the convergence of physical security, cybersecurity, and risk management — and a member of the Safe and Sound Schools Speakers Bureau.
Antoinette brings a rare, real-world perspective shaped by years of experience working at the intersection of people, technology, and physical environments. She’s seen how even the most sophisticated security systems can fall short when human behavior, daily school realities, and shared purpose aren’t part of the design.
Her strength — and the heart of this conversation — is bridge-building: translating complex security concepts into language educators and communities can understand, trust, and act on. Together, Michele and Antoinette explore why the future of school safety depends on listening, collaboration, and mission-driven thinking that keeps people — not systems — at the center.
In this conversation:
Why mission must guide every school safety decision
How listening and teamwork strengthen both physical and digital safety
The risks of separating “tech safety” from “real-world” school life
Why buy-in matters as much as investment
What it looks like to build integrated, human-centered safety approaches
👉 Listen now to hear how Antoinette King is helping schools move toward a more connected, mission-driven future of safety — grounded in people, purpose, and trust.
Visit https://www.safeandsoundschools.org/ to explore resources, speaker programs, and ways to take action in your school community.
Guest links:
https://credocyber.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinette-king-cissp-psp/
Show links:Connect with Michele: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-gay/Donate: https://safe-and-sound-schools.web.app/Safe and Sound Schools website: https://safeandsoundschools.org
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What does the future of school safety look like when mission comes first — not tools, not checklists, not silos? In this episode of The Sound Off on School Safety Podcast, host Michele Gay is joined by Antoinette King, a nationally recognized expert in the convergence of physical security, cybersecurity, and risk management — and a member of the Safe and Sound Schools Speakers Bureau. Antoinette brings a rare, real-world perspective shaped by years of experience working at the intersection of people, technology, and physical environments. She’s seen how even the most sophisticated security systems can fall short when human behavior, daily school realities, and shared purpose aren’t part of the design. Her strength — and the heart of this conversation — is bridge-building: translating complex security concepts into language educators and communities can understand, trust, and act on. Together, Michele and Antoinette explore why the future of school safety depends on listening, collaboration, and mission-driven thinking that keeps people — not systems — at the center. In this conversation: Why mission must guide every school safety decision How listening and teamwork strengthen both physical and digital safety The risks of separating “tech safety” from “real-world” school life Why buy-in matters as much as investment What it looks like to build integrated, human-centered safety approaches 👉 Listen now to hear how Antoinette King is helping schools move toward a more connected, mission-driven future of safety — grounded in people, purpose, and trust. Visit https://www.safeandsoundschools.org/ to explore resources, speaker programs, and ways to take action in your school community. Guest links: https://credocyber.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinette-king-cissp-psp/ Show links:Connect with Michele: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-gay/Donate: https://safe-and-sound-schools.web.app/Safe and Sound Schools website: https://safeandsoundschools.org