The School Safety Spot Team
MARK HEVLAND
DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT
Founder / Lead Consultant
Mark Hevland is a global authority in school risk management with over 30 years of experience bridging law enforcement and international education. After two decades in emergency services in Oregon, Mark transitioned into the education sector, holding pivotal leadership roles at Shanghai American School, International School Bangkok, and most recently as the Director of Health, Safety, Risk, and Compliance at the International School of Monaco. A dedicated advocate for student well-being, he is a founding Advisory Board member of the Global Safeguarding Collaborative (GSC) and serves as the Co-Chair for the Asia School Institute for Safety and Security (ASISS). Mark currently serves as the Director of Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk at Shanghai American School, where he continues to influence safety standards across major international campuses.
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While Mark’s technical expertise includes auditing complex school designs and implementing sophisticated security systems, his mission is rooted in simplifying safety for educators. Encouraged by his wife Kelly to address the critical gaps in campus security, Mark founded School Safety Spot to provide expert guidance to schools without dedicated risk managers. His approach focuses on creating "invisible" layers of protection that empower teachers and ensure a secure learning environment. By transforming dense crisis manuals into actionable response plans, Mark remains committed to building robust cultures of safety that allow every student and staff member to thrive.
Kelly Hevland brings over 25 years of diverse expertise to School Safety Spot, blending operational leadership with a deep-rooted passion for the classroom. Her career began as an Interpreter for the Deaf before spending a decade in Oregon’s public schools, where she helped launch the state's first IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) school. For the past 13 years, Kelly has expanded her perspective globally, teaching and leading in premier international schools across South Korea, Shanghai, Bangkok, and Monaco. This international journey has shaped her into a versatile leader who understands how to navigate diverse educational landscapes and implement best practices like UDL, MTSS, and the Science of Reading.
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A self-proclaimed "data geek" with a heart for people, Kelly specializes in using evidence-based frameworks to drive academic growth while prioritizing authentic relationships with students and families. She oversees the company’s mission to ensure that school safety and academic excellence are seamlessly integrated, allowing every child to thrive in a secure environment. As COO, Kelly serves as the operational backbone of the organization. She was the primary driving force behind the creation of School Safety Spot, recognizing the critical need for a more comprehensive approach to school safety.
KELLY HEVLAND
COO
EDUCATIONAL ADVISOR
TIM CHAPPELL
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Consultant / Subject Matter Expert
Tim is currently working as Operations Manager at KIS international School Bangkok, where he has lived since 2010. He previously worked as a Police Officer for Bedfordshire Police in England where he received extensive training and experience in crisis management, evidence gathering and investigation, gaining two Chief Constable Awards in the process. Tim has completed both the International General Certificate and Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, through the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), and is a Graduate Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Tim has continued his professional development, completing the IOSH certified BS OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor course, Safety Officer Management Level (Siam Safety) and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Level 3 Food Safety Certificate. Tim is also a trained Operational Playground Inspector through the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Tim developed the health and safety system for Harrow Bangkok, and provided risk management advice through inspections, reviews and completion of risk assessment reports for the Harrow group, identifying hazards, level of risk, priorities, and how to develop a positive health and safety culture. Tim has built a reputation as being an authority in Health and Safety within the international school environment, organizing and co-hosting health and safety conferences, and is part of the OFFSEAS (Outdoor Forum for South East Asian Schools) committee, and in 2016 winning 'Best Practice Aware for Personal Leadership and Strategy from the Thailand Facility Management Association, appearing in the Royal Charted Institute of Surveyors magazine discussing the challenges of managing health and safety in Asia
Michelle Byrom is the Health Services Coordinator at the International School of Kuala Lumpur. She is a US Registered Nurse with over 28 years of experience. Michelle’s professional work includes women’s health, infectious disease, family practice, and pediatrics. Her family’s service in the US Air Force allowed them to live and work throughout the United States and, most recently, Kuala Lumpur. Michelle enjoys the dynamic and diverse environment of the international school system and the challenges it presents. Michelle thrives when sharing her expertise with others. For Michelle, a knowledgeable community is a safer community.
MICHELLE BYROM
HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATOR
Consultant
JUNE D'MELLO
NURSE
Consultant / Subject Matter Expert
June is a UK Registered Nurse who has overseen health provision across 3 large International Schools in South East Asia since 2012. Her hospital-based experience spans 17 years, with 3 years of adult and 14 years of acute pediatric experience. In addition, June also worked in the community providing respite care for children with severe learning disabilities and complex health needs for 3 years. Along with her nursing experience, June holds Diplomas in Counseling Psychology and Youth Management, and in recent years has focused on adolescent mental health issues and child safeguarding, working as a volunteer for charities that support vulnerable children in London. In her consulting work, June advocates a holistic approach to the design and implementation of health frameworks in schools. Central to her approach is an intimate understanding of the cultural and medical-legal context in which clients operate. June’s unique expertise helps clients balance financial costs with their duty of care obligations, ensuring student health needs can be met in harmony with country-specific compliance and internal cost control.
KEITH COLLINS
Director of Student Services
Consultant / Subject Matter Expert
Dr. Keith Collins has over 20 years of teaching and leadership experience. Keith has been a school leader in the United States, China, and Thailand in both public and private schools. Keith was the Director of Student Services and Designated Safeguarding Lead at International School Bangkok from 2019-2023. In this role, he was responsible for supporting the learning, social-emotional, and linguistic needs of students as well as maintaining a robust Safeguarding program for all students. Prior to this, Keith was a Vice Principal at International School Bangkok (2016-2019), International School of Beijing (2012-2016), and at Yowell Elementary (2008-2012) in Virginia, USA. Keith has also taught Elementary and Middle School.
Keith holds a Doctorate in Education, School Leadership and Policy Studies, a Master of Arts in School Administration, and a Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education. Keith has had advanced training in Child Safeguarding, Cognitive Coaching (Levels 1 and 2) and has a certificate for teaching English Langauge Learners through TTC. He is passionate about improving schools for neurologically, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse students. Outside of schools, Keith has served as the Director of Educational Research on the International School Leaders of Educational Support (ISLES) board, worked with American Institutes for Research (AIR) in developing an International School MTSS Implementation Rubric, presents internationally, serves as a consultant for the MARIO Framework, and works with schools worldwide.