Bishop Burroughs
Arvada,CO
Summary
School safety and culture leader with proven success in establishing secure and inclusive educational environments. Specializes in crisis response, emergency preparedness, and threat assessment, resulting in reduced incidents and improved student attendance. Experienced in conducting safety drills, training staff on mandatory reporting, and collaborating with law enforcement to ensure campus security. United States Marine Corps veteran with strong leadership and crisis management skills applied in K–12 settings.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Student Culture and Safety
Omar D.Blair K–8 Public Charter School
Denver, CO
07.2020 - Current
- Lead 24/7 crisis response and manage Standard Response Protocol drills, ensuring full compliance, and serving as liaison with first responders.
- Coordinate school-based threat assessments, bullying investigations, and Tier 2/3 behavioral support plans; contributed to Title IX-adjacent processes.
- Develop and deliver staff training on mandatory reporting, de-escalation, restorative practices, and inclusive approaches to safety.
- Cultivate restorative school climate by implementing Tier 1 behavioral systems, leveraging data to reduce incidents, improve attendance, and foster safety.
- Maintain school-wide expectations through restorative, equity-focused methods, emphasizing support and trust-building over enforcement.
- Compile and present behavior, attendance, and safety data to the charter school board, aligning findings with school Unified Improvement Plan to guide strategic improvements in school climate and security.
- Collaborate with the central office behavior department to ensure compliance with district policies and best practices.
Restorative Justice Coordinator
KIPP Far Northeast Middle School
Denver, CO
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Implemented and sustained school-wide restorative justice framework, embedding inclusive practices to strengthen school climate, and reduce behavior incidents.
- Facilitated restorative circles and mediation sessions to resolve conflict, rebuild relationships, and teach replacement skills to students and staff.
- Collected and analyzed student behavior incident data to determine MTSS tier placement, guide targeted interventions, and monitor progress.
- Supported school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) by coordinating recognition systems, and student celebrations, to reinforce expected behaviors and foster community.
- Collaborated with Affective Needs classroom teacher to deliver targeted behavior replacement strategies and social-emotional skill building for students with behavior-related IEPs.
Store Owner
Hillcrest Liquors
Northglenn, Colorado
08.2015 - 06.2020
- Managed operations, staffing, vendor relations, and customer service for high-volume retail store.
- Maintained records of sales, profits and losses within the store.
Family & Community Liaison
Green Valley Elementary School
Denver, USA
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to provide resources to families, and eliminate barriers impacting student attendance and engagement.
- Supported school psychologists and counselors in identification, outreach, and ongoing support for chronically truant students.
- Designed and oversaw after-school enrichment programming for students and parents.
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
05.1999 - 08.2002
- Served on Embassy Security Detail, safeguarding U.S. Diplomats, staff, and facilities in high-risk environments.
- Conducted access control, threat detection, and emergency response to protect personnel and classified information.
- Trained in security protocols, crisis management, and rapid incident response, skills are directly transferable to school safety operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Crisis Response & Emergency Preparedness (Standard Response Protocol)
- Threat Assessment & Safety Planning
- Restorative Practices & Conflict Mediation
- Student Support & Intervention (MTSS, Tiered Supports)
- Mandatory Reporting & Policy Compliance
- Staff Training & Professional Development
- Collaboration with Law Enforcement & First Responders
- Attendance Monitoring & Engagement Strategies
- Incident Reporting & Data Analysis
- Community & Family Partnership Building
Certification
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention – Current
CPR & First Aid – Current
Restorative Practices Training
Title IX Compliance & Investigation Training – Current
Timeline
Director of Student Culture and Safety
Omar D.Blair K–8 Public Charter School
07.2020 - Current
Restorative Justice Coordinator
KIPP Far Northeast Middle School
01.2020 - 06.2020
Store Owner
Hillcrest Liquors
08.2015 - 06.2020
Family & Community Liaison
Green Valley Elementary School
08.2014 - 08.2015
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
05.1999 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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