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A safe school is more than a secure building. It is also a place where students feel seen, heard, respected, and connected to trusted adults. Effective school safety requires balancing physical security with a culture of psychological safetyJeff Pierson is an experienced educational leader with nearly 31 years of leadership experience in K–12 education and school safety. He spent more than 10 years with Jefferson County Public Schools, serving as Athletic Director and Principal at Standley Lake High School. He later served as Director of Safe School Environments and Executive Director of the Department of School Safety for eight years before retiring in 2025. Throughout his career, Jeff played an instrumental role in leading districtwide initiatives focused on school safety, emergency preparedness, and student well-being.
Jeff earned his Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where he also played collegiate basketball, and his Master of Arts in Education from the University of Phoenix. He is passionate about creating safe, supportive learning environments and helping organizations build strong cultures centered on safety, leadership, and student success.