Entries by Martha Gonzalez
The Sound Off Season 3: A Glimpse into the Heart of School Safety
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to skim the headlines and move on. But some stories and voices deserve to be heard in full. The true power of a community is unveiled when its leaders and members unite to share, reflect, and act. This season of “The Sound Off” delves into honest, heartfelt conversations with […]
From Tragedy to Advocacy: Redefining School Security After Sandy Hook
First things first, we’d like to congratulate our longtime friend and Safe and Sound speaker, Paul Timm, on the launch of The Changing Face of School Security, an Allegion Podcast. In this podcast, Paul hosts leaders and change makers in the K-12 industry and highlights strategies and tools that can help schools navigate and address […]
After A Tragedy: Supporting Schools and Communities
Our hearts are broken. We grieve for the families and victims of the tragic school shooting at Robb Elementary School and send our love and support from all corners of the country.
Dr. Frank G. Straub Joins Safe and Sound Schools as Senior Director of Violence Prevention Research and Programs
Newly Appointed Senior Director of Violence Prevention Research and Programs Brings Decades of Unparalleled Experience SANDY HOOK, Conn., March 7, 2023 – Safe and Sound Schools, a national non-profit school safety advocacy and resource center that provides research-based tools and support for crisis prevention, response, and recovery, today announced the appointment of Frank G. […]
Heroes in Hallways: The Role of School Resource Officers in Our School Community
It’s National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day and we couldn’t be more thrilled to join communities across the country in celebration of School Resource Officers (SROs)! As valuable and essential members in our school communities, we are honored to work closely with SROs from around the country. To kick off today’s festivities, we sat down […]
Heroes in Our Hallways: The Role of School Counselors in Our School Communities
Happy National School Counseling Week! We recently sat down with one of Safe and Sound’s favorite school counselors, Molly Hudgens, to shine a light on the role school counselors play in supporting student success and safety. In addition serving as a school counselor at Sycamore Middle School, Molly is a national school safety expert and speaker, […]
From the Field: Ask an Expert With Safe and Sound Schools
Michele joins industry expert Thom Jones of Navigate 360 to take a look at how far we’ve come–and where we are headed–in school safety. The following conversation has been adapted from a previous interview and revised for clarity and readability. MG: Hello, Thom Jones. I’m excited to visit with you and catch up on all […]
Asked and Answered: Expert Insights on School Safety and Security
By: Michele Gay I recently had the opportunity to chat with Anthony Seiler of Johnson Controls, a leading security industry firm, and proud supporter of our mission at Safe and Sound Schools, to discuss the current and future landscapes of school safety and security. Seiler shares insights and expertise on security, a back-to-basics approach, and […]
Remembering Sandy Hook 10 Years Later
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