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MELSAYS PODCAST

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School Safety Today

Michele Romanow

Mirna Valerio

Nicolette Richer

Lauren Toyota

Farinaz Lari

Gail Anderson

Mark Williams

Lori Brotto

Anne Simon

Ben Britton

Ellie Greenwood

Kate Horsman

Angelica Lim

Jessica Lu

Stacey Mulcahy

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School safety is an umbrella with many different aspects underneath it. The evolution of this principle continues, as it has to include everything from natural disasters to violence to a pandemic. Providing insights on this shift, School Safety Today host Daniel Litwin spoke with the former superintendent of Santa Fe TX ISD, Dr. Leigh Wall. Dr. Wall recently retired after 43 years in public education, including 13 as a superintendent. “The school is more than a schoolhouse. The safety for the student, staff, and others is different now, reflecting changes in society,” Dr. Wall said.The fact that all stakeholders have a huge awareness of safety is in itself a shift. “School safety is ultimately more important for all. Before teaching and learning, we have to focus on safety,” Dr. Wall added. One way in which Texas schools attempted to modernize the issue was with State Bill 11, which passed in response to a 2018 shooting. Sponsors wrote it as a comprehensive safety bill that supported funding and initiatives relating to school safety. Speaking about SB 11, Dr. Wall said, “The key is the emergency operation plan requirement for all types, and that those plans must be dynamic. Auditing, as well as threat assessment teams, are part of it, too. It has interconnected layers to support students, teachers, staff, and the community.”What SB 11 doesn’t precisely address is COVID-19. “Wellness is part of safety, and the pandemic put this into its scope. There are many new concerns, and schools need to have the right tools to deal with it because we have to address basic safety needs before learning,” Dr. Wall noted.

School safety is an umbrella with many different aspects underneath it. The evolution of this principle continues, as it has to include everything from natural disasters to violence to a pandemic. Providing insights on this shift, School Safety Today host Daniel Litwin spoke with the former superintendent of Santa Fe TX ISD, Dr. Leigh Wall. Dr. Wall recently retired after 43 years in public education, including 13 as a superintendent. “The school is more than a schoolhouse. The safety for the student, staff, and others is different now, reflecting changes in society,” Dr. Wall said.The fact that all stakeholders have a huge awareness of safety is in itself a shift. “School safety is ultimately more important for all. Before teaching and learning, we have to focus on safety,” Dr. Wall added. One way in which Texas schools attempted to modernize the issue was with State Bill 11, which passed in response to a 2018 shooting. Sponsors wrote it as a comprehensive safety bill that supported funding and initiatives relating to school safety. Speaking about SB 11, Dr. Wall said, “The key is the emergency operation plan requirement for all types, and that those plans must be dynamic. Auditing, as well as threat assessment teams, are part of it, too. It has interconnected layers to support students, teachers, staff, and the community.”What SB 11 doesn’t precisely address is COVID-19. “Wellness is part of safety, and the pandemic put this into its scope. There are many new concerns, and schools need to have the right tools to deal with it because we have to address basic safety needs before learning,” Dr. Wall noted.

Preparing for the Next Wave of School Safety Challenges with Dr. Leigh Wall

Hi and welcome to the MELSAYS podcast! My name is Mel and each week I chat with some of the most amazing women out there. Whether an athlete, an entrepreneur, an artist, a community leader or a woman with a remarkable journey. I hope that these women and their stories serve as inspiration for you the listener. My guest for this episode is Leigh Wall. She is a truck and transport mechanic, a public speaker and also student recruiter. After doing a complete 180 with her career a few years ago, she’s been helping other women break through barriers in non-traditional roles. I’m thrilled to have her share her insight and passion for women in trades today on the podcast. Music: "Sunday" - Otis McDonald

Hi and welcome to the MELSAYS podcast! My name is Mel and each week I chat with some of the most amazing women out there. Whether an athlete, an entrepreneur, an artist, a community leader or a woman with a remarkable journey. I hope that these women and their stories serve as inspiration for you the listener. My guest for this episode is Leigh Wall. She is a truck and transport mechanic, a public speaker and also student recruiter. After doing a complete 180 with her career a few years ago, she’s been helping other women break through barriers in non-traditional roles. I’m thrilled to have her share her insight and passion for women in trades today on the podcast. Music: "Sunday" - Otis McDonald

MELSAYS PODCAST - EP. 3 - Leigh Wall

This week, we are joined by Leigh Wall, Apprentice Truck and Transport Mechanic, Student Recruiter, and Public Speaker. Hear all about Leigh's passion for engaging women and girls in Trades, her advice for women and girls who are considering those Trades, and fun facts like her favourite word (which goes a little skin deep!). Plus, Leigh relays her experiences in her apprenticeship program as the only woman out of 15 participants.  Leigh Wall is a Student Recruitment Specialist at Vancouver Community College, as well as an Apprentice Truck and Transport Mechanic. As a natural progression and out of a love for where she trained, Leigh became a student recruitment specialist with Vancouver Community College, where she shares her enthusiasm with others every day. A female ambassador for the trades, Leigh also speaks regularly on the importance of diversity in the workplace. For a full transcription of this episode, click here. Links:  Media appearances by Leigh Minerva BC's Women Leading the Way™ program Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Red Seal certification Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentice program at Vancouver Community College  Guest: Leigh Wall (website) Hosted by: Danniele Livengood (@livengood) Theme Music: “Positive and Fun” by Scott Holmes Produced by:  Vanessa Reich-Shackelford For more from Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology, you can follow us on Twitter at @WWEST_SFU, on Facebook at @WWEST.SFU, and subscribe to our biweekly newsletter at wwest.ca.

This week, we are joined by Leigh Wall, Apprentice Truck and Transport Mechanic, Student Recruiter, and Public Speaker. Hear all about Leigh's passion for engaging women and girls in Trades, her advice for women and girls who are considering those Trades, and fun facts like her favourite word (which goes a little skin deep!). Plus, Leigh relays her experiences in her apprenticeship program as the only woman out of 15 participants. Leigh Wall is a Student Recruitment Specialist at Vancouver Community College, as well as an Apprentice Truck and Transport Mechanic. As a natural progression and out of a love for where she trained, Leigh became a student recruitment specialist with Vancouver Community College, where she shares her enthusiasm with others every day. A female ambassador for the trades, Leigh also speaks regularly on the importance of diversity in the workplace. For a full transcription of this episode, click <a href="http://i.sfu.ca/yMLFuy" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Links: <ul> <li><a href="https://leigh-wall.squarespace.com/media/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Media appearances</a> by Leigh</li> <li>Minerva BC's <a href="https://theminervafoundation.com/lead/leadership-development/women-leading-the-way/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Women Leading the Way™</a> program</li> <li><a href="http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/home.htm?bhcp=1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Myers-Briggs Type Indicator</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.red-seal.ca/trades/.1.5t.4t.2ch-eng.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Red Seal</a> certification</li> <li><a href="http://www.vcc.ca/programscourses/program-areas/transportation-trades/truck-and-transport-mechanic-apprentice/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentice program</a> at Vancouver Community College</li> </ul> Guest: Leigh Wall (<a href="http://www.leighwall.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>) Hosted by: Danniele Livengood (<a href="https://twitter.com/livengood" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@livengood</a>) Theme Music: “Positive and Fun” by <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Holmes</a> Produced by:  Vanessa Reich-Shackelford For more from Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology, you can follow us on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/WWEST_SFU" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@WWEST_SFU</a>, on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WWEST.sfu/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@WWEST.SFU</a>, and subscribe to our biweekly newsletter at <a href="http://www.sfu.ca/wwest.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wwest.ca</a>.

Episode 15: Leigh Wall, Apprentice Truck and Transport Mechanic