Take Care Tuesday

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 …

This episode will focus on two important questions:  "Are your students okay?" and "What is the vibe on your campus?"  Mark Sims, Principal of …

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 …

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 …

We are joined by Dr. Keon Banks, teacher and sponsor of Peer Mediation at Humble High School, and two students, senior and organization president, …

Welcome back to part two of our 2nd anniversary podcast with international safety expert, Michael Dorn, executive director of Safe Havens …

Our very first podcast guest Michael Dorn, Executive Director of Safe Havens International, is back to celebrate our 2nd anniversary. He will share …

We welcome Coach Kelvin Sampson to Take Care Tuesday. A Former Houston Rockets coach and longtime college veteran Kelvin Sampson joined the …

We welcome back Dr. Charles Barrett, school psychologist with Loudoun Public Schools in Northern Virginia.  Dr. Barrett continues his focus of always …

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 …

Mrs. Laura Reyes, Principal of IMPACT Early College High School in Goose Creek Consolidated ISD (GCCISD) will share with listeners the impact that …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Frank DeAngelis, Retired principal of Columbine High School will discuss why planning for an emergency is the most important thing for managing a …

Dr. Danielle Busby is a licensed clinical psychologist in the states of Michigan and Texas, and currently offers telehealth psychotherapy services …

Jane Devine, Title I Special Programs Coordinator for Lamar Consolidated ISD in Rosenberg, Texas, is our guest to enlighten on an LCISD initiative …

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 …

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 …

Join me in a discussion with the Houston Independent School District, Director of Wraparound Services, Jarad Davis. Wraparound Services provides …

Join us on an enlightening conversation with our Harris County Sheriff, Ed Gonzalez. Sheriff Gonzalez spoke candidly regarding several pressing issues facing our society today including the impacts of trauma, community …

"You do not have to choose between leadership and wellbeing." - Dr. Bradley Carpenter

Today's episode focuses on wellness, leadership sustainability, and social justice within education with Dr. Bradley Carpenter from …

Today I’m joined by Ms. Shelancia Daniel, Creative Director for Creativity Shell, a non-profit organization that recently launched a major Anti-Luring Campaign in an effort to prevent human trafficking.

Sgt. Jeff McGowen of the Harris County Sheriff's Office, shares his expertise on active shooter training, threat assessment training and …

In celebration of Black History month join us as Christy Tisdom, principal of Charles R. Drew Elementary in Crosby ISD shares the rich culture of …

Ms. Susan Shaw, Director of Education at the Southwest Regional office of the Anti-Defamation League, shares some valuable insight into the mission …

Dean Herbst is the newly appointed Assistant Emergency Management Director for Humble ISD.  Dean will share his experience of transfering from  a campus administrator to the district emergency management position.  Dean …

Today's podcast is an introduction of a new face to the Harris County school district police community, Chief Henry Gaw of Katy ISD.  On this episode …

Welcome to our Center for Safe and Secure Schools - Take Care Tuesday podcast. Today's brief episode features school psychologist and safety expert, …

This is Part 2 of my chat with Paul Forbes, the Executive Director of Equity and Access at the New York City Department of Education. In this …

This podcast is the first part of a two part series. Paul Forbes chats with Cierra Nickerson about what can be done by schools and districts to …

Today's Take Care Tuesday podcast features Dr. Marcie Strahan from the Aldine Independent School District. Dr. Strahan discusses the role Restorative …

Christa Mayfield - Human Trafficking: The Effects of Social Media 

Christa Mayfield - Human Trafficking: Online Awareness 

Christa Mayfield - Human Trafficking: Effect on Youth and Communities 

Scott Poland discusses dealing with loss in schools (post COVID-19).

Scott Poland discusses campus safety strategies for staff and students.

Scott Poland discusses proactive strategies in dealing with social unrest.

Today's episode covers developing, exercising, and executing school emergency drills. Michael Dorn, President of Safe Havens International, will …

Today's episode will cover the topic of school policy.  Michael Dorn, President of Safe Havens International, will discuss  proactive considerations …

Today we are beginning our series with one of our national and international safety partners, Michael Dorn, President of Safe Havens International, …