Stop the Killing

SANDY HOOK PARENT’S FIGHT FOR SAFER SCHOOLS

In this compelling season finale, we sit down with Michele Gay, co-founder of Safe and Sound Schools and mother to Josephine, one of the young victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Michele shares her personal journey of unimaginable loss, resilience, and the determination to create meaningful change in the face of tragedy.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Michele recounts the events of December 14, 2012, and their devastating impact on her family and community.


• How the gaps in communication, mental health systems, and school safety led to the unthinkable.


• The founding of Safe and Sound Schools: a mission to ensure no family faces the same tragedy.


• The importance of a multidisciplinary approach to school safety, including mental health support, emergency preparedness, and community collaboration.


• Insights on empowering children and educators with age-appropriate safety training.


• Progress made since 2012 and the continued challenges ahead in fostering a culture of safety in schools nationwide.

ABOUT MICHELE GAY

Michele Gay is a former teacher turned advocate for safer schools. Through Safe and Sound Schools, Michele works tirelessly to provide resources, training, and tools for communities to improve school safety comprehensively and collaboratively.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

• Visit Safe and Sound Schools: safeandsoundschools.org
  


• Learn about their Straight A Safety Toolkits and Staying Safe Curriculum.


• Explore tools for building multidisciplinary school safety teams and improving emergency response.


• Connect with Safe and Sound Schools for upcoming webinars, training sessions, and resources.

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