By Ashley Wenter
As parents, we share a universal goal: to protect our children and provide them with a safe environment to grow and thrive. In today’s rapidly changing world, however, that mission feels more urgent and complex than ever. The challenges we face—from emerging threats in schools to the uncertainty of global events—demand a fresh approach to safety and resilience. We need a new safety playbook, one that reflects the realities of our times and starts where all meaningful change begins: at home, with moms leading the way.
As husband-and-wife business owners, Cory and I, combine our unique talents to make schools and places of worship safer for families like yours. Cory’s journey started with service in the Marine Corps, with experience in presidential security, disaster response, and martial arts instruction, before spending 17 years protecting one of the country’s largest synagogues with cutting-edge safety measures, and advanced security training and protocols. I am a former teacher and school administrator, and strive to bring a heartfelt understanding of what educators and families need to feel secure and thrive. Together, we built Pangaea Consulting—a company blending Cory’s safety and security expertise with my educational insight to create practical, effective safety solutions. Our partnership is proof that when strategy meets heart, extraordinary things happen for the people who matter most: our kids.
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