Don Shomette

Hi and welcome, I’m the creator of Safe & Loved and one of the most trusted voices in school safety today.

I’ve spent 30 years helping teachers, principals, and superintendents create schools where students feel safe, connected, and truly loved.

I've consulted with leaders at every level, from small rural districts to major city school systems. I've advised mayors, police chiefs, and superintendents dealing with chronic violence and complex safety challenges.

My coaching and consulting has helped prevent school shootings and my PD's have earned standing ovations from teachers, which still humbles me.

My approach is different. It's effective, practical, emotional, and energizing. It leaves people not only better prepared, but also more hopeful and more connected to their purpose. I believe that people are not problems to solved. People are the prize.

That belief drives everything I do. It is why my work changes more than safety plans. It changes lives.

What Others are Saying
About Safe & Loved and Don Shomette

★★★★★

Teacher - New York:

This is my 33rd year in teaching. I can say with a complete absence of hyperbole that this was the most worthwhile, meaningful, insightful thing I’ve ever attended.

And I love you too!

Criminal Justice Professor, Alabama:

“I have never had a presenter who was so knowledgeable on the topic. I learned more from this 2 day course than my 16 years in my law enforcement and teacher career.”

Teacher, Connecticut:

“I see so many coworkers and teachers losing their minds and being negative to their students. This presentation was so promising and encouraging.”

SRO, Florida:

“I thought this was a great course and it kept my attention. Sucks it's over. I had fun.”

Police Officer, New York:

“I was going to retire but you inspired me to keep going!”

Teacher, New York:

“Thank you for refreshing my mindset. After 35+ years teaching I was reminded how grateful I am for the students. I have the privilege of teaching!”

Teacher, New York:

“Without a single bit of exaggeration, that was THE BEST opening day in-service presentation of my 34 years of teaching! Thank you for bringing Don Shomette in to set the tone and focus for the year!”

Teacher, New York:

“Hearing that there is always something I can do for the children is refreshing no matter how “small” we may feel what we’re doing is, it makes a huge difference in the environment and in the children’s lives.”

Deputy Sheriff, Alabama:

“In 34 years of law enforcement, I count this as one of the top five trainings I've ever attended!”

Deputy Sheriff, Alabama:

“I've been in law enforcement for thirty years and this training was one of the best I've ever attended. It was innovative and forward thinking. This is something we should be doing more of in law enforcement.”

SRO, Virginia:

“Excellent course! Ton of information like trying to take a drink of water from a fire hydrant. Great stuff!!”

Teacher, New York:

“I think in today’s age most people work for a paycheck without love for what they do or who they do it for. Thank you for reminding me that I can love the students and their families.”

Police Officer, Virginia:

“I've been a cop for 21 years and we constantly tell cops how to be more proficient but never how to be better people and nothing about helping families. This is exaclty what we need.”

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