The Sound Off on School Safety Podcast
1) The Secret Behind Utah’s School Safety Revolution with Shauntelle Cota & Rhett Larsen
What’s the real secret to transforming school safety? It’s not just policies or protocols — it’s people working together, across agencies, communities, and even states.In this episode of The Sound Off...Show More
2) What Every Educator NEEDS to Know About School Law with Amanda Bigbee
Most educators know school law matters — but few really understand how it shapes everyday safety. What if the rules we fear could actually empower us to protect our students better?In this episode of ...Show More
3) How to Respond When Kids Are Stressed or Struggling with Dr. Stephanie Grant
When kids act out, shut down, or spiral, it’s easy to label their behavior as defiance. But what if those moments are really signs of stress — and opportunities for connection?In this episode of The S...Show More
4) It Takes a Village: Why Community is Key to School Safety with Amy Jeffs
What does it really mean to engage a community in school safety? Beyond slogans and vision statements, how do schools, parents, and partners work together to create real impact?In this episode of The ...Show More
5) The Rise and Rise of Vaping in Schools with Jermaine Galloway
Parents may think they’d recognize the signs of drug or alcohol use in their kids, but the reality is far more complicated. Today’s guest has spent decades uncovering what families, schools, and even ...Show More
6) Every Student Needs Someone to Turn To with Barbara Grimm
When it comes to keeping schools safe, it’s not just about plans or protocols — it’s about people. How can schools make sure every student feels they have someone they can trust?In this episode of The...Show More
7) Why School Safety Is Everyone’s Job with Kathy Martinez-Prather
When it comes to keeping schools safe, there’s no single law, gadget, or checklist that will do the job — and Kathy Martinez-Prather wants everyone to know it.As Director of the Texas School Safety Ce...Show More
8) The Social Media Health Crisis in Schools with Psychologist Dr. Scott Poland
How do we protect kids in a world that's always online?Dr. Scott Poland has been on the frontlines of school crisis response and youth suicide prevention for decades — but today’s challenges with soci...Show More
9) From the Frontlines of Crisis Communication with Dr. Lori Mueller & Jerry Gallagher
When a crisis hits, what you say — and how you say it — can shape a community’s path to recovery.In this episode of The Sound Off on School Safety, Michele Gay sits down with veteran educators and cri...Show More
10) The Truth About Autism and Water Safety with Swim Angelfish Co-Founder Cindy Freedman
Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children with autism. But what if the biggest barrier to preventing it... is misunderstanding?In this episode of The Sound Off on School Safety, host...Show More