Full Name
Michele Gay
Job Title
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Company
Safe and Sound Schools
Speaker Bio
Mother, educator, and co-founder of Safe and Sound Schools, Michele Gay chose to take action after losing her daughter Josephine Grace on December 14, 2012. Since that time, Michele has channeled her work as an advocate, improving safety and security in schools and communities across our country.
Now a nationally and internationally recognized public speaker and school safety expert, Michele reaches audiences and consults with all levels of community institutions — schools; municipalities; houses of worship; educational and public safety leadership; state and federal governments; law enforcement agencies; and top news media sources. Through her work, and always with a goal of helping others increase the safety within their own communities, Michele shares her personal experiences and the lessons she has learned.
Now a nationally and internationally recognized public speaker and school safety expert, Michele reaches audiences and consults with all levels of community institutions — schools; municipalities; houses of worship; educational and public safety leadership; state and federal governments; law enforcement agencies; and top news media sources. Through her work, and always with a goal of helping others increase the safety within their own communities, Michele shares her personal experiences and the lessons she has learned.
Speaking At
Especially Safe Module 1:An Inclusive Approach to Safety Preparedness in Educational Settings (Part 1)
Especially Safe Module 2:An Inclusive Approach to Safety Preparedness in Educational Settings (Part 2)
Especially Safe Module 3:The Inclusive Planning Process
Especially Safe Module 4:The TEAMS Framework
Especially Safe Module 5:The Individual Safety Plan (ISP)
Hindsight to Foresight: Lessons Learned from Sandy Hook
Introduction: Staying Safe Student Safety Training
It Takes a Team: A Comprehensive Framework for Safe and Sound Schools
Part 1: Reunification for the School Community
Part 2: Reunification for the School Community
Pathways for Prevention of School Violence Module 1: Changing the Trajectory
Pathways for Prevention of School Violence Module 2: Emotional Awareness and Management
Pathways for Prevention of School Violence Module 3: Bullying Prevention and Intervention
Pathways for Prevention of School Violence Module 4: Individuals and School Communities Experiencing Grief
Pathways for Prevention of School Violence Module 5: Preventing and Addressing Threatening Behavior
Pathways for Prevention of School Violence Module 6: Identifying and Supporting Trauma Experience
Pathways for Prevention of School Violence Module 7: Multi-tiered Systems of Support for Suicide Prevention
Ready, Set, Reunify!: Understanding Reunification
Especially Safe Module 2:An Inclusive Approach to Safety Preparedness in Educational Settings (Part 2)
Especially Safe Module 3:The Inclusive Planning Process
Especially Safe Module 4:The TEAMS Framework
Especially Safe Module 5:The Individual Safety Plan (ISP)
Hindsight to Foresight: Lessons Learned from Sandy Hook
Introduction: Staying Safe Student Safety Training
It Takes a Team: A Comprehensive Framework for Safe and Sound Schools
Part 1: Reunification for the School Community
Part 2: Reunification for the School Community
Pathways for Prevention of School Violence Module 1: Changing the Trajectory
Pathways for Prevention of School Violence Module 2: Emotional Awareness and Management
Pathways for Prevention of School Violence Module 3: Bullying Prevention and Intervention
Pathways for Prevention of School Violence Module 4: Individuals and School Communities Experiencing Grief
Pathways for Prevention of School Violence Module 5: Preventing and Addressing Threatening Behavior
Pathways for Prevention of School Violence Module 6: Identifying and Supporting Trauma Experience
Pathways for Prevention of School Violence Module 7: Multi-tiered Systems of Support for Suicide Prevention
Ready, Set, Reunify!: Understanding Reunification