Did Someone Call 9-1-1? Crisis Management That Works from Everyday Disruptions to Real Emergencies Planning, Partnering, Responding with Confidence
MSAA Professional Development Workshop for All School Personnel, School District Teams, Administrators, Educators, Support Staff, and Local First Responders |
Did Someone Call 9-1-1? |
When you became a school leader, did you imagine yourself coordinating emergency responses, fielding media inquiries, or making minute-by-minute decisions about school safety? Today’s leaders are responsible for managing everything from physical threats and medical incidents to misinformation on social media—all while ensuring the well-being of students and staff. This workshop brings school leaders and public safety experts together to build a common language, and actionable protocols for managing school-based emergencies, preparing them to lead with clarity and confidence before, during, and after a crisis |
Workshop Goals/Objectives: · Develop and Enhance All-Hazard Emergency Plans: Learn how to assess risks, build comprehensive emergency response plans, and address natural disasters, medical emergencies, intruder threats, and facility issues · Understand and Apply the Incident Command System (ICS): Gain foundational knowledge of ICS, and explore how to structure leadership, communication, and decision-making during school emergencies · Build Stronger Partnerships with Local First Responders: Improve coordination with law enforcement, fire services, EMS, and emergency management officials · Use Tools and Communication Strategies: Utilize sample protocols, messaging templates, and de-escalation tips · Practice Responding in Real-Time: Engage in hands-on scenarios simulating high-stress situations—developing confidence, clarity, and a shared approach with community partners |
When: Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am |
Delivery Method: In-Person Workshop |
Location: The MSAA Office, 33 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA |
Presenters: Nicole Bottomley, King Philip Regional High School |
Michael Cassidy, Holliston Fire Department |
PD Hours: 3 in Content Area Safe and Supportive Learning Environments |
Fees: Member $150 / Non-Member $205 |
MSAA Contact: Ethel Kawesa, ekawesa@msaa.net |
Nicole Bottomley | King Philip Regional High School Nicole Bottomley is in her second year as Principal of King Philip Regional High School, after serving ten years as Principal of Holliston High School. Her career began at Framingham High School as a History and Social Science teacher, alongside work as a mental health counselor and Emergency Medical Care Instructor and Technician. Nicole holds a B.A. in Psychology from Brandeis University, a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from UMass Boston, and a Diversity & Inclusion certificate from Cornell University. Named the 2023 Massachusetts High School Principal of the Year, Nicole is passionate about student agency, placing student voice at the center of the school's vision to create an inclusive and empowering learning environment. Michael Cassidy | Holliston Fire Department Michael Cassidy has not forgotten the importance of his early years as a fire educator. After being promoted to Chief of the Holliston Fire Department, he used that position to consistently advocate for Community Risk Reduction (CRR). He has presented on leadership, succession planning, mentoring, and emergency planning for schools at local, state, and national conferences. He is an active member of the Massachusetts Public Fire and Life Safety Education Task Force, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association School Safety & Security Committee, and the Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth. |
