Meet Our Dedicated Team

Safer Schools Foundation - Working For A Brighter, Safer Future For Everyone

Safer Schools Foundation - Working For A Brighter, Safer Future For Everyone

Safer Schools Foundation - Working For A Brighter, Safer Future For Everyone

Bob "Mr. Inspiration" Wieland has spent over 40 years motivating students to reach their full potential and never give up. A Vietnam War veteran who lost both legs, Bob went on to become a 4-time world record holder in bench press (best lift: 507 lbs), strength coach for the Green Bay Packers, and the only double amputee to complete the Ironman Triathlon in Kona, Hawaii without a wheelchair. He walked across America on his arms in 3 years, 8 months, and 6 days, and has been honored as one of People Magazine’s “Six Most Amazing Americans” as well as the NFLPA’s “Most Courageous Man in America”. Bob remains fully dedicated to the mission of Safer Schools Foundation.

Officer Kim has proudly served in law enforcement for 18 years. Her duties included patrol, police explorer, adviser and bike patrol. Her current assignment is a school resource officer. Officer Kim loves working with the youth in her community and has taken on the responsibility of P2P Fit and Safe Kids Program in her school. Her love of working out and watching kids, keeps her motivated to make a difference on how youth perceive police officers.

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“It’s not every day you get to interact with students but your interaction can leave a life long impression that officers are real people who truly care about their community”.

Chief David Ogden brings over 30 years of law-enforcement experience and currently serves as Chief of Police in Windermere, Florida. A former SWAT member for 14 years, he also led a regional intelligence agency supporting policymakers and has dedicated his career to advancing leadership in law enforcement.

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With 30 years of martial arts training, Chief Ogden combines tactical self-defense, law-enforcement defensive tactics, and mental preparation strategies into a complete self-defense system. He holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Columbia College and continues to serve as a lifelong advocate, instructor, and mentor in his field.

"Now more than ever before, we need to ensure that our students, schools and communities are safe. Safer Schools Foundation is aimed at doing just that, and it belongs in every school and in every state. I've spent decades in law enforcement and have seen firsthand the power of partnering with communities toward a common goal. Safer Schools Foundation has my highest endorsement."

Jason Winner is truly an officer that leads by example. He graduated top of his class in the Police Academy, earning the highest G.P.A., top overall score, and voted as a police officer most wanted back by his peers. Jason has taught for the State Academy as well as a regional Tier 1 SWAT team where he currently serves as an assistant team leader. Jason has been a detective since 2015. In 2017, Jason graduated from the University of San Diego with a Masters Degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership.

Recently, Jason helped design and launch the “Cops and Kids / Bridging the Gap" workout and training program at a local high school using the P2P Fit and Safe Program. Officers work out alongside students every week in an attempt to build relationships and mentor students students, while creating positive interactions with police. Jason is a strong family and community man who is fully committed in helping create and maintain safer schools and communities.

"As an NHL Veteran, husband, dad and community leader, I cannot express my excitement and thankfulness to be part of such an amazing program. This program combines everything into one completely balanced approach to reach the youth of this nation in a way that is so deeply needed. This program has changed my life and it has the ability to reach this nations youth as never before." 

Travis “Trex“ Smith is a highly motivated and enthusiastic trainer and avid outdoorsman. A husband and father, Travis takes great pride in helping others to reach their goals. He challenges and motivates others to push out of their comfort zones and overcome obstacles that were thought to be insurmountable.

T-Rex has a commitment to health and wellness and helping others to create healthier and safer students, schools, and communities!

“TJ and this entire team are genuine, kind-hearted, selfless individuals whose character radiates above and beyond to help others! I have been honored to work with, train and become part of this amazing team that is putting good morals, values, and integrity back into society.
 

"I am thankful and excited to work with and join the Safer Schools Foundation and the P2P Fit and Safe Program, as a trainer and mentor. This program allows me to share my decades of training experience along with some of life’s lessons and difficulties that I have gone through, learned from and came out the other side as a better, stronger man. This program is outstanding and I am excited to be a part of this terrific team and powerful cause!"

"As a former NFL player and founder of Noah Water company, my excitement is through the roof to be joining the Safer Schools Foundation as a program trainer and youth mentor. Our youth and schools need this program on so many different levels, as the benefits will remain with these young people their entire lives."

"I have been blessed to play professional hockey for 11 years. Throughout this time I have trained on many different platforms and tried many different programs. The workout I received on the P2P Fit and Safe program was the best complete body workout I have been through. I was able to work the entire body in 25 minutes, and it left me feeling great and energized for days after, excited to do it again. 

When you combine all of the training that Safer Schools Foundation's program has to offer, I believe you have an unparalleled program that belongs in every school out there. 

I am excited to be a trainer and mentor for this amazing program. This is a game changer!"

"As a Law Enforcement Veteran, I have seen many programs and people come and go. I can honestly say that it is so refreshing and uplifting to watch and train with TJ and this group. They do what they do with a passion to help guide the youth and to have a positive impact in communities. If you are looking for a person or group that is having a very powerful and positive impact on the youth and communities of this nation, look no further, you found them.

As a trainer, coach and youth mentor for this program, I cannot describe the joy it brings me simply because of the incredible impact this has on the youth of this nation. I believe this program will have a monumental impact in many young lives and I am thankful and humbled to be a part of this amazing mission!"