No matter the weather, crossing guards are the first faces kids see on their way to school, ensuring they arrive safely.
I stepped into the role of a crossing guard to experience the training, split-second decisions, and why the job is more than just stop and go.
What does it take to be a crossing guard?
Before the first bell even rings, work is already being done to keep children safe while walking to and from school.
“They don’t even make it over the hood. They’re invisible, so we’re there to keep them visible. So that’s the biggest thing safety, safety, safety. So as slow as you gotta go to come back,” said Heather Topping, our crossing guard training supervisor for the day…