School Safety Today
In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Melissa Kree about fostering resilience in students. Kree shares insights from her role in student mental health and school safety. The discussion emphasizes the role of trusted adults in supporting students, exploring how resilience involves ongoing support from…
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Shaping Successful Citizens: Destroying the School-to-Prison Pipeline for Student Success
In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso interviews Chief Ronald Applin, Chief of Police at Atlanta Public Schools. The conversation centers around the department’s unique approach to law enforcement, focusing on student well-being, mental health, and reducing the school-to-prison pipeline. Chief Applin explains how the department addresses…
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Navigating Threat Assessment for Autistic Students
In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso sat down with Dr. Stephanie Leite, Senior Threat Manager. Gain valuable insights from her expertise as she delves into behavioral threat assessment, with a particular emphasis on understanding threat assessment in autistic students. KEY POINTS: Recognizing the critical distinction between…
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SROs in Action: Balancing Safety, Education, and Mentorship
In this episode of “School Safety Today”, host Michelle Dawn Mooney speaks with Lt. Pamela Revels, President of NASRO and Lieutenant of the School Resource Division at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama. Drawing from 20 years of experience as an SRO, Lt. Revels highlights the vital role School Resource Officers have in…
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Safe Return: How Schools Can Prepare for a Back-to-School, Part 2
In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso sat down with Craig Straw, Director of Safety and Emergency Management for Houston Independent School District (HISD). Listen and learn as he shares his experiences and strategies for back-to-school preparations and school safety management. KEY POINTS: Holistic Approach to School…
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Reducing Risks and Improving Efficiency in School Payments
In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, Michelle Dawn Mooney sat down with special guest, TJ Markland, General Manager of PayK12. Pay K12 is a cloud-based software platform that provides districts, schools, and departments within, one digital hub for managing school payments and funds. In this episode, we’ll discuss how schools…
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Safe Return: How Schools Can Prepare for a Back-to-School, Part 1
In today’s episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, join host Dr. Amy Grosso as she sits down with Michael Matthews, the Director of Operations for the Fairview Park City School District in the Greater Cleveland Area. Together, they discuss the crucial preparations and strategies necessary for ensuring a safe return to…
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From Journalism to Digital Media Strategy: Alice Iversen’s Journey
At MarketScale, we believe that every professional brings a unique story and perspective that enriches our team. Today, we’re delighted to spotlight Alice Iversen, one of our talented Digital Media Strategists, and explore the experiences that shaped her career and helped drive her passion. Discovering a Passion for Authentic Storytelling Alice’s journey into media wasn’t…
Meet Dasha McBride: From Education to Entrepreneurship
Facing the Unknown with a Smile Dasha kicked off by recalling her first “big girl” job at the Birmingham Education Foundation, describing it as an adventure akin to being “thrown into the deep end.” Despite having no formal background in education, Dasha found herself developing and piloting elementary education programs. Her view on the challenge?…
Clinician Education and Value-Based Purchasing Take Center Stage in 2025 Home Health Final Rule
The 2025 Home Health Final Rule introduces a range of regulatory updates to improve transparency, elevate patient care standards, and stabilize financial practices within the home health sector. With these updates taking effect, home health agencies must adapt quickly, especially as CMS focuses on value-based care and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). According to…
Status, Culture and the Modern Mind: What Really Drives Our Lives? With Author David Marx
In a world of rapidly advancing technology and global interconnectedness, the internet has reshaped how we view culture, art, and our own social identities. The rise of large language models (LLMs) and social media has made information and trends accessible in a way that some argue dulls originality and stifles creativity. This shift has…
