Skool Dogs’ innovative program is the brainchild of co-founders Joseph Joe Nick Nicholas and Brandon F. Womack – who are security and law enforcement professionals with a deep passion for protecting communities and children. Their K9 units are already deployed across several states, providing safety at schools, community events, places of worship, and even large-scale gatherings. The goal is simple: to prevent threats before they escalate and to offer peace of mind to those they serve.
In addition to Meadow’s presence in New Jersey, Skool Dogs is making an impact in Naples, Florida, where K9 Colby protects students and staff at The Village School. Several other Skool Dogs are actively deployed in schools and communities across the country, ensuring safety and peace of mind for countless students, educators, and families. Colby, like Meadow, integrates seamlessly into the school’s daily life while remaining prepared to respond to potential threats. For students and staff alike, Colby represents a proactive and heartening approach to safety.
In a time when headlines are filled with troubling stories about school safety, the presence of K9s like Meadow and Colby offers hope. Their stories are a testament to the power of innovation and community collaboration in creating safer spaces for children to learn and grow.

For more information about Skool Dogs and their mission, visit their website at www.skooldogs.com. You can also watch a video featuring testimonials from Cumberland County Technical Education Center, Vineland, NJ, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa0Cf5HnXOQ. Together, we can shed light on this critical issue and celebrate the heartening solutions that are already making a difference.
K9 Meadow and Colby are more than security dogs; they are symbols of safety, connection, and the promise of a brighter, more secure future for schools and communities everywhere.

Monica German-Prestia is a journalist, marketing professional, and entrepreneur with over 20 years NYC experience in media, advertising, and public relations. Raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, she began her career at The New York Post and worked at Bloomberg Television & Radio and The Howard Stern Show. Through her boutique agency, Stefani Style, she advises and services clients in marketing, branding, social media, and sales across industries like tech, real estate, arts, culinary, and hospitality