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.
Entries by Martha Gonzalez
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
LiveNOW from FOX Interview with Michele Gay. Watch Now>>
Fourth Annual National Summit On School Safety Gathers Experts to “Rethink School Safety”
Virtual Summit brings together the nation’s top school safety leaders to discuss critical issues, best practices, and practical solutions for schools. SANDY HOOK, Conn.—School safety professionals across the United States and internationally will mark National School Safety Week October 18-20 with Safe and Sound Schools at the virtual 2022 National Summit on School Safety, […]
Sandy Hook Mom Talks Keeping Schools Safe Amid Mass Shootings
Michele Gay, the mother of a Sandy Hook victim discusses her newfound purpose to ensure schools across the country are informed in keeping students safe. Watch Michele speak on ABC >>
School resource officers from across the country gather in Denver for national conference to train, reflect
“DENVER — School resource officers from across the country have gathered in Denver for the 2022 NASRO National School Safety Conference to train on the best ways to keep our students safe. The week-long conference culminated in a service at the Columbine Memorial Thursday evening to reflect on their collective mission — to prevent similar tragedies in […]
