Events – Ink Labs

Upcoming Events

You are invited to PDK's Safety and Security Symposium, hosted by Ink Labs. Explore school safety trends and technologies with a panel of experts. Hear from vendors providing Weapons Detection Systems, Mobile Panic Buttons, Visual Gun Detection, Door Locking Solutions, Grant & Funding Opportunities, and more. We hope to see you at this event!

PDK Safety & Security Symposium Flyer

WNY Safety
& Security Symposium

Safety and Security One-day Conference

The Buffalo History Museum | 1 Museum Ct, Buffalo, NY 14216

Register Here

WNY Safety
& Security Symposium

In Association with Phi Delta Kappa

WNY Safety and Security Symposium

The Buffalo History Museum | 1 Museum Ct, Buffalo, NY 14216

PDK Safety & Security
Symposium Flyer

Register Here

Dr. Mark Laurrie

Guest Panelist

Mark has been the Superintendent of the Niagara Falls City School District since 2016. In a 40-year career, Laurrie taught elementary and special education, served as Assistant Principal of two schools, Chief Educational Administrator of Niagara Falls HS, and Deputy Superintendent of Schools.

He has received dozens of honors including: Niagara USA Chamber Businessperson of the Year, Police Athletic League Sportsperson of the Decade, Leadership Niagara Distinguished Alumni Award, and Niagara University Educator of the Year. Mark’s unwavering commitment has established him as THE content area expert regarding all things education for the WNY region and beyond.

Dr. Mark Laurrie

Guest Panelist

Mark has been the Superintendent of the Niagara Falls City School District since 2016. In a 40-year career, Laurrie taught elementary and special education, served as Assistant Principal of two schools, Chief Educational Administrator of Niagara Falls HS, and Deputy Superintendent of Schools.

He has received dozens of honors including: Niagara USA Chamber Businessperson of the Year, Police Athletic League Sportsperson of the Decade, Leadership Niagara Distinguished Alumni Award, and Niagara University Educator of the Year. Mark’s unwavering commitment has established him as THE content area expert regarding all things education for the WNY region and beyond.

Dr. Gabrielle Morquecho & Rafael Mercado

Guest Panelist

Gabrielle and Rafael’s leadership methodology is rooted in the successful practices and strategies from a spectrumof educational experiences, ranging from a high-performing urban high school and an alternative 7-12 educational setting to enriching contributions in a gifted mathematics program and adjunct professor roles at the university level.

Leveraging over 60 years of collective experience in educational leadership, they offer their clients proven and effective strategies aimed at elevating their organizations to exceptional levels of excellence.

Dr. Gabrielle Morquecho & Rafael Mercado

Guest Panelist

Gabrielle and Rafael’s leadership methodology is rooted in the successful practices and strategies from a spectrumof educational experiences, ranging from a high-performing urban high school and an alternative 7-12 educational setting to enriching contributions in a gifted mathematics program and adjunct professor roles at the university level.

Leveraging over 60 years of collective experience in educational leadership, they offer their clients proven and effective strategies aimed at elevating their organizations to exceptional levels of excellence.