Understanding Raptor StudentSafe

In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Chris Noell, Chief Product Officer at Raptor Technologies, and Will Durgin, Director of Student Well-Being, about the vision behind StudentSafe and how it helps schools move from reactive responses to proactive student support. Together, they emphasize that safer schools depend on giving staff the tools to identify patterns early, coordinate support effectively, and protect sensitive student information while making informed decisions. KEY POINTS: 1. Early identification and intervention are the foundation of effective school safety. 2. Collaborative, flexible systems are essential for managing student concerns and coordinating multidisciplinary responses. 3. Data-driven decisions depend on strong reporting and privacy controls that protect student information and build trust. Chris Noell is the Chief Product Officer at Raptor Technologies, where he leads product, engineering, security, and infrastructure, bringing decades of experience in information security and compliance. He previously held senior leadership roles at Alert Logic and founded TruComply, scaling SaaS platforms that served thousands of clients and were ultimately acquired. A recognized thought leader, he has spoken at over 40 conferences worldwide and been featured in The Wall Street Journal. Will Durgin is the Director of Student Wellbeing at Raptor Technologies, where he focuses on advancing proactive approaches to student safety and support. With a background in K–12 education and school safety, he previously served in leadership roles with The School District of Palm Beach County, overseeing threat assessment initiatives and safe schools programming, and earlier worked as an assistant principal, teacher, and coach. His hands-on experience across education, administration, and student services positions him as a practitioner-driven voice in student wellbeing and school safety.