miles travelling to the different schools
that use Share911.
“We deliver ridiculously high customer
service,” he said.
For Endress, the most challenging
part of creating the app isn’t the software,
rather dealing with the responsibility
that he has to the students and
teachers. He’s aware that there’s a certain
amount of pressure he takes on each
time he’s introduced to a new school.
“I’ve often had teachers start crying
when they see it for the first time. I’ve
had teachers introduce me to their class
and the kids get up and start clapping.
This is not professional development
software; this is not Google Docs.
This is a teacher walking into a
classroom saying, ‘Boys and
girls, this is the man that invented
a software that we’re
going to use when your life
is on the line.’ Learning how
to react in those situations
has been the biggest challenge
for me.”
Dr. Matthew Murphy, superintendent
of Ramsey Public School
District, only has positive things to say
about Share911. He describes it as “innovative
and ahead of its time.”
“I can’t speak enough about the integrity
behind the company and its purpose,”
said Murphy. It’s a product that
all school districts, or any organization
with large groups of people, should at
least look into.”
Chief Jacqueline Luthcke of the
Ridgewood Police Department agrees.
From a law enforcement perspective, it
has helped her get information out
quickly.
Since the unfortunate Parkland shooting,
Endress said that there has been an
increase in interest for Share911 despite
some school districts believing that
something bad would never happen in
Circle picture: The Wayne facility of Valley Health
participated in a drill, putting Share911 to work.
Pictured above: The staff of The Academy of
Our Lady in Glen Rock with Ray Bailey.
Share911
allows users
to check in,
as shown here.
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