Education Insider Magazine proudly presents Safety and Security Director of the Year 2026, recognizing leaders who support executive priorities through strategic coordination and organizational insight. These professionals help align institutional initiatives with leadership objectives while ensuring effective communication across complex education environments. Their leadership helps organizations improve operational focus and respond to evolving institutional needs, enabling education leaders to advance meaningful priorities while supporting long-term organizational success.
Safety and Security Director of the Year - 2026
John Burgess View Profile
Director of Security and Facilities, Spartanburg Day School
John Burgess is the Director of Security and Facilities at Spartanburg Day School with more than 25 years of law enforcement experience. A former criminal investigator and certified Public Safety Bomb Technician, he oversees campus safety, facilities, emergency preparedness, transportation and operational security across the school community.
