Workplace Violence Prevention in Schools
Angela Nagle
School Risk Management Specialist, Public Employer Risk Management Association
In this episode we speak with Angela Nagle about workplace violence prevention in schools. Angela discusses common injuries—especially those involving students with special needs—and highlights effective interventions like targeted staff training, use of personal protective equipment, sensory integration rooms and environmental modifications. The conversation also covers practical budgeting strategies for implementing these safety measures, emphasizing the importance of proactive investment to reduce injuries, improve staff morale and create safer school environments.
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Angela Nagle
School Risk Management Specialist, Public Employer Risk Management Association
Speaker Biography
Angela Nagle joined PERMA three years ago after retiring from public education in New York State. Angela is a former Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, and teacher.
Responsibilities
Angela provides risk management services to school districts and Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) throughout New York State. With approximately 66% of all staff injuries caused by interactions with special education students, Angela applies her expertise and risk interventions to lower this risk substantially through professional development-school safety trainings, use of personal protective equipment, and sensory integration throughout the school day.
Angela observes classrooms with reported staff injuries and through a process called (RISE) Reducing Injuries in Special Education, lowers staff injuries.
Professional Affiliations
- New York State School Boards Association
- New York State Council of School Superintendents
- AMCOMP
Education
- State University of New York at Albany, Doctorate of Philosophy, Educational Administration and Policy Studies
- College of St. Rose, Masters of Science, Special Education
- Siena College, Bachelor's of Science - Marketing/Management/Business Administration
