The following information is from a press release from The Georgetown County School District.
The Georgetown County School District and the Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation are pleased to host Michele Gay, founder of Safe and Sound Schools: A Sandy Hook Initiative (www.safeandsoundschools.org), for a free presentation on school safety at Waccamaw High School on Thursday, Feb. 8.
The presentation is free and everyone is encouraged to attend. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with a first responders expo, followed by Gay’s presentation at 6 p.m.
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 Dec. 14, 2012, in the Sandy Hook tragedy she chose to take action as an advocate for improved school security and safety in our nation’s schools.
During the school day on Feb. 8 Gay will be addressing middle and high school students on starting Safe and Sound Youth councils in their schools. The program, developed by students, provides a mechanism for young people to foster awareness about the roles students can play in creating safer schools; design and complete service and awareness projects, such as anti-bullying initiatives; build partnerships with teachers, parents and community leaders; and serve as peer role models by emphasizing the importance of a safe environment for learning and growth.
Gay’s background as a teacher and involved parent, along with her personal loss and post-tragedy perspective, uniquely position her to help school communities prevent tragedy, and better prepare and respond in the event of an emergency in their own schools. She is dedicated to honoring Josephine in her work to make schools in our country more safe and secure.
WHAT: Safe and Sound Schools Presentation with Michele Gay
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 8, 5 p.m. First Responders Expo, Safe and Sound Schools at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Waccamaw High School, 2412 Kings River Road, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
ADMISSION: Free. Everyone is invited to attend.
