Michele Gay's guest appearances

Michele Gay

Motherhood Talk Radio

Styling Social Justice

The Direct Selling News Podcast

School Safety Today

Mark Williams

Allison Carmen

Kevin Hull

Paula Munier

John Fleming

Larry Thompson

Kristen Lee

Erin Kerry

Clare Carver

Amy Collins

Barry Eaton

Rhys Thomas

Autumn Arnold

Kara Issac

Joel Fotinos

OwlTail

Is there a gap between how parents and students perceive a particular school’s safety and how the school administrators do? A 2021 survey in partnership with Raptor Technologies revealed a wide gap in the viewpoints of school safety initiatives. Students and parents are less confident than administrators in several critical areas, including a 30-point gap when asked if their school takes a proactive approach to safety awareness. To further discuss these survey results and look at some strategies schools can take moving forward, School Safety Today tapped mother, educator, and Co-Founder of Safe and Sound Schools, Michele Gay. “Being an educator, school safety was always a thing,” Gay said. “Those seeds were planted and watered over the years.” But when Gay lost her youngest daughter, Josephine, at Sandy Hook, that not only changed her life forever, but her perspective on school safety changed and became a recognition that school safety needs to be a top priority. In co-founding Safe and Sound Schools with a fellow Sand Hook parent, Gay’s mission is to ensure all schools in the United States and beyond have the resources and assistance available to make schools safer. “There are so many people with so much to contribute. For us, it’s really just about bringing that all together,” Gay said. Gay said she was not surprised by the survey results showing gaps, but the gaps in student perception were troubling because they are the ones at the school every day. “To see that there is this disenfranchised group that is our primary stakeholder, that waves a big red flag for all of us.” Some of these gaps could be due to a lack of effective communication between the schools and the parents, a barrier Gay admitted is a challenge. “You can tell people stuff, and hopefully they remember it, but once they become engaged in it, and they’re a part of it, they’re not only remembering it, but sharing it with others,” Gay said. So, engaging the community is a necessary tool for closing the communication gap.

Is there a gap between how parents and students perceive a particular school’s safety and how the school administrators do? A 2021 survey in partnership with Raptor Technologies revealed a wide gap in the viewpoints of school safety initiatives. Students and parents are less confident than administrators in several critical areas, including a 30-point gap when asked if their school takes a proactive approach to safety awareness. To further discuss these survey results and look at some strategies schools can take moving forward, School Safety Today tapped mother, educator, and Co-Founder of Safe and Sound Schools, Michele Gay. “Being an educator, school safety was always a thing,” Gay said. “Those seeds were planted and watered over the years.” But when Gay lost her youngest daughter, Josephine, at Sandy Hook, that not only changed her life forever, but her perspective on school safety changed and became a recognition that school safety needs to be a top priority. In co-founding Safe and Sound Schools with a fellow Sand Hook parent, Gay’s mission is to ensure all schools in the United States and beyond have the resources and assistance available to make schools safer. “There are so many people with so much to contribute. For us, it’s really just about bringing that all together,” Gay said. Gay said she was not surprised by the survey results showing gaps, but the gaps in student perception were troubling because they are the ones at the school every day. “To see that there is this disenfranchised group that is our primary stakeholder, that waves a big red flag for all of us.” Some of these gaps could be due to a lack of effective communication between the schools and the parents, a barrier Gay admitted is a challenge. “You can tell people stuff, and hopefully they remember it, but once they become engaged in it, and they’re a part of it, they’re not only remembering it, but sharing it with others,” Gay said. So, engaging the community is a necessary tool for closing the communication gap.

Survey Says: Gap on Perception of School Safety with Michele Gay

Sarah Shadonix

Amelia Warren

In this episode, we bring together four successful and pioneering CEOs in a dynamic no-holds-barred roundtable discussion. These powerful women come from very different backgrounds but share one common commitment—providing aspiring entrepreneurs a viable opportunity through direct selling. Featuring Joni Rogers-Kante, Founder and CEO of SeneGence; Sarah Shadonix, Founder and CEO of Scout &amp; Cellar; Michele Gay, Founder and CEO of LimeLife by Alcone; and Amelia Warren, CEO of Epicure.

In this episode, we bring together four successful and pioneering CEOs in a dynamic no-holds-barred roundtable discussion. These powerful women come from very different backgrounds but share one common commitment—providing aspiring entrepreneurs a viable opportunity through direct selling. Featuring Joni Rogers-Kante, Founder and CEO of SeneGence; Sarah Shadonix, Founder and CEO of Scout &amp; Cellar; Michele Gay, Founder and CEO of LimeLife by Alcone; and Amelia Warren, CEO of Epicure.

CEO Roundtable | Joni Rogers-Kante, Michele Gay, Sarah Shadonix, Amelia Warren

Sandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio interviews Michele Gay. Michele Gay is a mother, former teacher, and now one of the founders of Safe and Sound: A Sandy Hook Initiative.  After losing her daughter, Josephine Grace on December 14, 2012, she chose to take action as an advocate for improved school security and safety in our nation’s schools. Michele’s background as a teacher and involved parent, along with her personal loss and post tragedy perspective, have left her uniquely positioned to help school communities prevent tragedy, and better prepare and respond in the event of an emergency in their own schools.  Michele holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Towson  University and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from McDaniel College.  She taught at the elementary level in Maryland and Virginia public schools before staying home to raise her three daughters and advocate for the special needs of her youngest daughter, Josephine.  Michele is dedicated to honoring Josephine in her work to make schools in our country more safe and secure.

Sandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio interviews Michele Gay. Michele Gay is a mother, former teacher, and now one of the founders of Safe and Sound: A Sandy Hook Initiative. After losing her daughter, Josephine Grace on December 14, 2012, she chose to take action as an advocate for improved school security and safety in our nation’s schools. Michele’s background as a teacher and involved parent, along with her personal loss and post tragedy perspective, have left her uniquely positioned to help school communities prevent tragedy, and better prepare and respond in the event of an emergency in their own schools. Michele holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Towson University and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from McDaniel College. She taught at the elementary level in Maryland and Virginia public schools before staying home to raise her three daughters and advocate for the special needs of her youngest daughter, Josephine. Michele is dedicated to honoring Josephine in her work to make schools in our country more safe and secure.

Michele Gay - Sandy Hook Mom