As adults, it is time we get out of the way, because positive change in our schools MUST be student led!
John Calvert graduated Washburn University (Topeka, KS) in 2006 with a degree in Criminal Justice. John was the School Resource Officer for Holton, Jackson Heights, and Royal Valley school districts. After a 12 year career in Law Enforcement, John accepted a position with Kansas State Department of Education as the School Safety Specialist. John has written for Safe and Civil Schools, has presented all over the state of Kansas over a variety of school safety issues, and is a 2016 National Association of School Resource Officer’s recipient of the NASRO Practitioner Award. John is a strong believer that nothing can change without building positive relationships and believes that change in our schools should be student lead.
SESSION
Tue, Apr 28, 2026
Canaveral 2
Turning the Tables; Change Is Student-Led
John Calvert focuses on empowering and supporting students to be the change they want to see in their classrooms, hallways, and communities.