Date & Time
Friday, June 13, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location
Room C: Auditorium (Lower Level)
Session Type
Panel
Name
Respond, Recover, Rise: Rebuilding School Communities Following Natural Disasters
Description

When natural disasters strike, the road to recovery can feel overwhelming, but strong leadership and resilience can pave the way forward. This general session panel, moderated by Michele Gay, Sandy Hook Parent and Founder/Executive Director of Safe and Sound Schools, brings together school community leaders who have successfully guided their schools, districts, and communities through the aftermath of devastating natural events.

Join this inspiring conversation to hear firsthand stories of recovery, gain actionable strategies for navigating short- and long-term-recovery, and learn how to foster resilience within your own school community. These inspiring leaders will share their challenges, triumphs, and the lessons they've learned while rebuilding stronger and more connected communities.

Dr. C.J. Huff Darin Headrick Ilea Faircloth Michele Gay