Beth, your TEDx talk was a powerful reminder that safety starts with humanity. You showed us that trust isn’t built through authority – it’s built through presence, listening, and knowing a student’s name. Your stories stayed with me, and your message is one that every school and every community need to hear.

Beth’s perspective on school safety was eye-opening. She made me realize that something as small as learning a student’s name can be the first step to building real trust. Her stories coming from experience as a School Resource Officer made the message hit home in a powerful way.

Beth’s TEDx talk was powerful and deeply moving. She shared how trust in schools isn’t automatic—it’s built through small, human connections like learning names and having real conversations. Her honesty about her own experiences showed the courage it takes to reimagine what true safety looks like for students. Beth’s message is a call to action for educators, officers, and leaders everywhere: when kids feel seen and valued, schools become stronger and safer communities.

Beth’s talk really moved me. The story she told about her first day as a School Resource Officer—when two students put their hands up in front of her—was raw and honest, and it set the stage for everything that followed. I loved how she showed that trust doesn’t come from the badge, it comes from showing up as a real human. The way she talked about learning students’ names and building relationships through small, intentional actions made it feel so tangible. I walked away believing even more in the power of connection to shift culture, one choice at a time.