Date:     Jul 23, 2026
Time:     12:30pm – 3:30pm

Type:     In-Person

Location: Martin L. Nesbit Discovery Academy
          175 Bingham Road
          Asheville, NC 28806 

 Fee:     $45 per team -  School Adminstrator/SRO Officer
                          + (optional 2 other staff) 
 
*** IMPORTANT - Only the School Administrator needs to register for
the team.  The administrator will be responsible for communicating
with the team members who will be attending.

**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However,
you are welcome to send a colleague in your place. If you need to
change the name of the person attending, send an email to
registrations@wresa.org with the information of the person who will
attend in your place.

CEUs:     2.5 Contact Hours
Limit:    100 Participants
Audience: School Administrators and SRO Teams (Also, Recommended
          for Assistant Principals)
What to bring?: your own device

Description:

School safety is built on strong relationships, shared understanding, and a commitment to

working together. In this session, school administrators and School Resource Officers (SROs)

will explore strategies for building effective partnerships that foster trust, improve

communication, and create a unified approach to supporting students and staff. Through practical

examples and real-world experiences, participants will examine how strong administrator-SRO

relationships contribute to a positive school climate, proactive problem-solving, and a safer

school community for all.  

Presenters:

Captain Stephanie Cantwell

Captain Stephanie Cantwell has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, including 14

years with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office. Throughout her career, she has served as a

Patrol Officer, Detective, Training Coordinator, and School Resource Officer.

Since joining the School Resource Officer Division in 2018, Captain Cantwell has advanced

through the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain while building strong partnerships

between schools, law enforcement, students, and families. She has served on numerous school-

focused committees, including the School Safety Advisory Board, School Justice Partnership,

School Health Advisory Committee, Behavioral Threat Assessment Team, Juvenile Crime

Prevention Council, and Handle with Care.

A strong advocate for collaboration and relationship-building, Captain Cantwell has helped lead

school safety initiatives, coordinated multi-agency training exercises, and supported responses to

school-related incidents throughout Henderson County. In 2025, she was appointed to the

Henderson County Board of Education.

In addition to her law enforcement service, Captain Cantwell is an Adjunct Professor at Blue

Ridge Community College. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Technological

University and a master’s degree in Human Resource and Leadership Development from

Louisiana State University. Her experience in public safety, education, and leadership provides a

unique perspective on the vital partnership between schools, administrators, and School

Resource Officers.

Dr. Carl Taylor

Dr. Carl Taylor has 27 years of experience in public education and currently serves as the Chief

Administrative Officer for Henderson County Public Schools. Throughout his career, he has

served as a mathematics teacher, high school principal, and district leader, developing extensive

experience in school leadership, student services, operations, and school safety.

In his current role, Dr. Taylor oversees school safety, transportation, facilities, and district

operations while working closely with school administrators, School Resource Officers, and

community partners to support safe and effective learning environments. He has served on

numerous district and community committees focused on student well-being, school safety, and

organizational leadership. Throughout his career, Dr. Taylor has focused on creating systems and

partnerships that support both student success and school safety. He has helped

lead districtwide safety initiatives, crisis response planning, policy development, and

professional learning opportunities for school leaders. His work emphasizes proactive

communication, shared responsibility, and strong collaboration among educators, law

enforcement, students, and families.

If you have additional questions, contact Candie Sellers at csellers@wresa.org