Keeping Kids Safe: Inside Utah PTA's Safety Mission with Commissioner Tina Seastrand
Utah PTA Pulse Podcast · Utah PTA
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Show Notes
One-Sentence Description:
Utah PTA Safety Commissioner Tina Seastrand reveals the expansive world of school safety—from cyberbullying to funding challenges—and how parents can get involved in protecting students.
Full Description:
🎧 Episode Overview: Join hosts Corey Fairholm and Angelee Aedo as they sit down with Tina Seastrand, Utah PTA Safety Commissioner, for an eye-opening conversation about the multifaceted challenges of keeping students safe in 2025.
What You'll Learn: 🔍
- The expanded role of safety beyond just physical security—including digital wellness, cyberbullying, mental health, and cyber attacks
- What's coming in the upcoming legislative session regarding school safety provisions 📋
- The critical funding gap between safety mandates and available resources
- How safety connects to student learning and mental health 🧠
- Practical ways parents can get involved at the local level—even without a formal safety commissioner role
Key Topics Covered: ✨ ✅ School safety legislation updates (House Bill 40 and beyond) ✅ Partnerships with organizations like Utah Coalition Against Pornography, Safe UT, and NAMI ✅ The importance of PTA and School Community Council collaboration ✅ Creating safe walking routes and advocating for infrastructure improvements 🚸 ✅ How to join Utah PTA's Safety Committee
Perfect For: 👥 Parents, educators, community members, and anyone passionate about student safety and wellbeing
Connect: 📧 Interested in joining the Safety Committee? Email: [email protected]
Because when students feel safe, they can truly learn and thrive. 💚