Nationally Recognized School Safety Speaker and Prowess Edge Founder John Huber to Present at 2025 National School Safety Conference
John Huber, a respected national voice in school discipline, school safety, and police–school partnerships, will return to the 2025 National School Safety Conference in Las Vegas this July—marking his third consecutive year as a featured presenter. His continued presence at this high-profile event shows his influence in shaping real-world solutions to complex safety and climate issues in K–12 schools.
With 30 years of direct experience in Baltimore County Public Schools, one of the nation’s largest and most diverse systems, Huber brings a unique mix of policy fluency and practical wisdom. As an educator, assistant principal, and now as a consultant, John has developed a no-nonsense reputation for helping school and law enforcement leaders move beyond theory and into effective action.
Through Prowess Edge, Huber provides consulting, training, and strategic planning on topics such as:
- Defining and improving school–SRO partnerships
- Strengthening school climate while maintaining structure
- Aligning school safety with discipline systems that actually work
He is also the author of numerous widely read articles and videos that have sparked national conversations, including:
- “5 Common Mistakes SROs Make in School Partnerships—And How to Avoid Them”
- “When Data Misleads: What the Idaho SRO Report Gets Right—and What It Misses”
- “The Discipline Divide: Are We Just Replacing Suspensions with Chaos?”
- “What Really Happened in Sumter County?” (video analysis)
- *“Restorative Justice: What Happens When There’s No Restoration?”
Each piece reflects Huber’s commitment to examining issues from every angle—with clarity, fairness, and candor. His insights help districts avoid missteps and build stronger systems that serve students, protect staff, and restore public confidence.
At this year’s conference, he will present “Breaking the Cycle: How Strong SRO–School Partnerships Can Prevent Incidents”, a session grounded in real-life incidents that have exposed serious gaps in collaboration between schools and law enforcement. His message is timely and practical: the strength of these partnerships often determines whether schools face a manageable moment—or a national headline.
Huber also makes many of his tools and insights freely available at prowessedge.com, where visitors can access:
- A free online course on building better discipline systems
- Downloadable resources for administrators, officers, and school staff
- A growing archive of articles, case studies, and video commentary
In a time when educators are under immense pressure to balance equity, accountability, and safety, John Huber offers grounded strategies and a clear voice. His work continues to resonate with district leaders, policymakers, and school-based teams who want more than buzzwords—they want solutions.
To explore his work or request a consultation, visit prowessedge.com.