Education Insider Magazine Top 10 Directors of Safety And Security - 2026, recognizing education leaders who guide district progress through strategic oversight and a strong commitment to student success. These professionals align academic priorities with community expectations while supporting effective school administration. Their leadership helps districts strengthen learning outcomes and respond to evolving educational needs, enabling school systems to improve performance while building lasting trust with families.         

Top 10 Directors of Safety And Security - 2026

Top 10 Directors of Safety And Security - 2026

Kevin Childs

Director of Safety And Security, Aurora Public Schools

Kevin Childs is a public safety and security professional with more than a decade of experience. He specializes in emergency management, crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED), and proactive security strategies that foster safer learning environments.

Aaron Skrbin

Director Of Safety And Security, Allegheny Intermediate Unit

Aaron Skrbin is a school safety and educational leadership professional with more than 25 years of experience in public education, emergency response and staff training. At the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, he develops collaborative safety frameworks that strengthen preparedness and protect students across Pennsylvania.

Don Hodgson

Director of Safety And Security, Soka University of America

Don Hodgson is a campus safety and security professional serving as director of safety and security at Soka University of America. He focuses on campus protection, security operations and fostering a safe learning environment for students, faculty and staff.

Eric Rosa

Director of Safety And Security, Allentown School District

Eric Rosa is a school safety leader with more than 25 years of experience in public education and security. At Allentown School District, he leads emergency preparedness, threat prevention and community partnerships, integrating technology and restorative practices to strengthen school safety.

James W. Moore

Director of Security and School Safety, Guilford County Schools

James W. Moore is a school safety and security professional with a background in law enforcement, investigations, emergency management and military service. At Guilford County Schools, he focuses on protecting students and staff through effective security and emergency preparedness.

Wendell Morris

Director of Safety and Security, Harrisburg School District

Wendell Morris is a school safety leader with 28 years of experience in police leadership, policy development and operational management. At Harrisburg School District, he focuses on security preparedness, team leadership, community engagement and effective safety policies.

Paul Hildreth

Director Of Safety And Security, Fulton County Schools

Paul Hildreth is a school safety and emergency management executive with more than two decades of experience in crisis response, public safety and technology integration. He leads districtwide safety strategy, strengthening emergency preparedness, real-time communication, coordinated incident response and operational resilience.

Lori Flor

Director of Safety And Security, UC San Diego

Lori Flor is a security leader specializing in security strategy, risk management and team development. At UC San Diego, she focuses on aligning security operations with organizational needs and building effective teams to strengthen campus safety.

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