Take Care Tuesday

This episode is a continuation of our conversation with Gary Sigrist, the CEO of Safeguard Risk Solutions, which is a national known organization that serves the safety needs of schools. In this episode we continue our discussion of the five layers of school safety. In the first episode we discussed: emergency managment, planning, training, drills and exercises. In this second episode we talk abou...

Gary L. Sigrist, Jr is a nationally known speaker, consultant and expert on emergency preparedness. His career spans for more than 30 years as an educator, administrator and police officer. He retired from a large school district in Ohio where he served as a School Safety Director. Sigrist’s background in both education and law enforcement gives him a unique perspective on safety and preparedness....

We all know it is more than test scores; leaders must pour into the staff and students and ensure they have filled themselves. Join us on this month's podcast as we talk to 3 dynamic female Campus Principals to celebrate Women's History Month. The dialogue with Courtney Waters, Lisa Langston, and Dr. Regina Sims helps navigate us through ways to ensure campuses are emotionally safe and sec...

This episode will focus on two important questions:  "Are your students okay?" and "What is the vibe on your campus?"  Mark Sims, Principal of Endeavor High School in Channelview ISD, will take you through how he uses a tool called School Pulse to check the pulse of the students on his campus.  He outlines the anonymous nature of students inputting the information after opting into...

We often advocate for self-care, but how often do we ourselves engage in it?  Self-care is individual and important.  Dr. Strahan provides us with a definition of self-care and will give us a few ideas of activities we could find beneficial.  

October is  National Bullying Prevention month.  1 of 5 students are bullied in high school but bullying rate in middle school is higher at 28% based on a CDC 2019 study.  Our guest for this episode is  Jason Brown, lead counselor at Quail Valley Middle School in Fort Bend ISD in Missouri City, Texas.  During this episode Jason leads us to through a discussion on bullying...

We are joined by Dr. Keon Banks, teacher and sponsor of Peer Mediation at Humble High School, and two students, senior and organization president, Ronin Quintero, and junior leader Ciera Glover.  Humble High School has had a fully implemented peer mediation organization for two years, and they will discussion how to start a peer support organization on your campus, what qualities do students...

Welcome back to part two of our 2nd anniversary podcast with international safety expert, Michael Dorn, executive director of Safe Havens International.  Michael will highlight strategic areas for school safety from implementing security solutions to increasing the fidelity in our safety response drills by testing, measuring and documenting.  He also cautions the listeners  to not b...

Our very first podcast guest Michael Dorn, Executive Director of Safe Havens International, is back to celebrate our 2nd anniversary. He will share his passion and expertise in the national school safety arena.  This episode will highlight  the importance of always working on culture and climate when focusing on school safety.  Mr. Dorn reminds us to be very careful not to damage th...

We welcome Coach Kelvin Sampson to Take Care Tuesday. A Former Houston Rockets coach and longtime college veteran Kelvin Sampson joined the University of Houston Men’s Basketball program as its head coach in April 2014. As a 33-year head coaching veteran at Houston, Indiana, Oklahoma, Washington State and Montana Tech, Sampson has compiled a 699-340 record during his career with 17 NCAA Tournament...

We welcome back Dr. Charles Barrett, school psychologist with Loudoun Public Schools in Northern Virginia.  Dr. Barrett continues his focus of always keeping students in the center of the safety conversation but reminding us that helping children also means to look broadly how a family system impacts the student's mental health.  The best way to help children is to help the people around...

Learn from Mrs. DeeDe Burke, Dean of Instruction at Christa McAuliffe Middle School in Fort Bend ISD, as she discusses how to prepare mentally and physically for the STAAR test.

Mrs. Laura Reyes, Principal of IMPACT Early College High School in Goose Creek Consolidated ISD (GCCISD) will share with listeners the impact that stress has on students in a school environment.  Mrs. Reyes brings over 20 years experience to the conversation that focuses recognizing stress.  She also mentions strategies that can be used to help notice, take action and reduce the occurren...

This episode of Take Care Tuesday focuses on human trafficking with Mental Health Intervention Coordinator from Spring ISD, Ms. Tiffany Chaney.  Ms. Chaney will outline what human trafficking is, possible red flags to notice that could indicate someone needs support, and how a school responds to reports of possible trafficking.   If you suspect trafficking, please text 233733 or call 1-8...

Our guest is Jammy Kiggundu, founding partner of the Texas based law firm, Douglass & Kiggundu, PLLC.  In this episode of Mr. Kiggundu takes the time to unpack the law and how it relates to educators keeping students safe.  He shares his legal opinions on the national cases dealing with educators and parental accountability of bullying, cyber safety and violence in our schools. He em...

Welcome to the Take Care Tuesday Podcast with the Harris County Department of Education and the Center for Safe and Secure Schools. Our guest for this episode is Dr. Charles Barrett, Coordinator of Diagnostic and Psychological Services with Loudoun County Public Schools in Ashburn, VA.  Dr. Barrett will focus the conversation on giving everyone in this education space some grace so we can all...

Welcome to the Take Care Tuesday Podcast with the Harris County Department of Education and the Center for Safe and Secure Schools. We have a very special episode recorded and facilitated by Director, Julia Andrews. Julia interviews the inspirational head football coach and athletic coordinator of Randle High School, Coach Brian Randle from Lamar CISD. Tune in to hear this unique and inspiring int...

Frank DeAngelis, Retired principal of Columbine High School will discuss why planning for an emergency is the most important thing for managing a crisis in school.  He will also unpack the impact of how tragedy affects students, staff and the community.

Dr. Danielle Busby is a licensed clinical psychologist in the states of Michigan and Texas, and currently offers telehealth psychotherapy services for residents of Michigan. Additionally, Dr. Busby is passionate about “paying it forward,” and loves working with the next generation of mental health providers. Dr. Busby offers clinical supervision services to psychology student trainees in the state...

Jane Devine, Title I Special Programs Coordinator for Lamar Consolidated ISD in Rosenberg, Texas, is our guest to enlighten on an LCISD initiative called "Connections" where they build safe supportive relationships with the students, parents and the community.  

Ms. LaTasha Bishop Katy ISD Back to school safety

A conversation with Scott Hudson, Director of Emergency Management for Cy-Fair ISD located in the suburbs of Houston, Texas.  The conversation centers around Scott's experience moving from local/state government to school district emergency management.

A conversation with Mr. Nick Chernoff of Safer Schools Together on the impact and importance of their Digital Threat Assessment® training.

Today, we have a special and a personal treat! My very own little sister, Alaya Mitchell. Alaya Mitchell is an active and energetic educator from the Alief Independent School District. Serving as the 7th grade Physical Education Teacher and Campus Wellness Coordinator at Olle Middle School, Coach Mitchell as referred to by her students provides the Olle community of students and staff with strateg...

Join me in a discussion with the Houston Independent School District, Director of Wraparound Services, Jarad Davis. Wraparound Services provides students with the non-academic supports necessary to be successful in school, including: access to mental and physical health professionals, food, housing, and more. Listen in as we learn how this department is wrapping around the students and the communi...