Elizabeth Rupert

Joined Joffe in January 2023 15 years’ experience in safety, emergency management, and operations U. S. Navy Veteran MA, Community Health and English Current MPH student Lives in Bay Area, from San Diego, CA

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10 Ways To Immediately Improve School Safety

Elizabeth Rupert: January 30, 2026

Make your school safer within ten minutes Emergencies can happen at any time. While we can never be completely safe or immune, for every situation there are simple steps that will improve our chances to prevent and handle them effectively. Practice...

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Starting Strong in 2026: Leadership Habits That Shape Safer, Better Schools

Elizabeth Rupert: December 29, 2026

A few years ago, I worked with a school where the assistant head stepped into the role of the school's “safety anchor.” She wasn’t the most...

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Level 5 Schools: Moving Safety From Compliance to Culture

Elizabeth Rupert: October 30, 2025

Every school talks about safety but Level 5 Schools live it. We’ve reached a moment in education where having a binder of plans and running a couple...

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Building Safer Schools and Communities: A Layered Approach

Elizabeth Rupert: August 27, 2025

Any time an act of violence impacts a school or community, we are reminded of the difficult balance between safety and openness. Families want...

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Navigating Risks Throughout the School Day

Elizabeth Rupert: January 8, 2025

Pop Quiz: When do most schools schedule fire drills? Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Why? It’s one of the most predictable times of the day—after breakfast,...

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Preparing for the Great ShakeOut: Beyond Duck, Cover, and Hold

Elizabeth Rupert: October 2, 2024

Why Participate in the Great ShakeOut? The Great ShakeOut is the world’s largest earthquake drill, and it’s designed to be more than a simple...

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Lessons From the Field: Improving ICS Implementation in Schools

Elizabeth Rupert: January 3, 2024

Unlocking Diversity in Emergency Response Plans In my work as a school safety consultant, I typically review five or more school emergency response...

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Ensuring a Spooktacular Yet Safe Halloween in Schools: Top 7 Health and Safety Considerations

Elizabeth Rupert: October 5, 2023

When planning Halloween celebrations in schools, it's vital to prioritize health and safety to ensure a fun and risk-free event for all students and...

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Reflections on Discussing Disasters Post-Maui

Elizabeth Rupert: August 23, 2023

Analysis of the tragic wildfires that impacted Maui last week is already part of the national conversation. In the aftermath of a disaster, it is not...

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