In the next episode of Paul Timm’s podcast – The Changing Face of School Security, he talks with Missy Dodds, survivor of the Red Lake school shooting and parent ambassador for Safe and Sound Schools, who discusses her experience and important changes with access control in school security.

S1 Ep. 14 Through Shattered Glass: Missy Dodds’ Survival Leads Transformation

If you told Missy Dodds years ago that she would be working as a school safety advocate, she probably wouldn’t believe you. However, life always has its twists and turns.

Missy got her start in teaching at Red Lake High School in 2002. On March 21, 2005, her life took the biggest turn: gunfire erupted in the school. Missy had locked her classroom door moments before, but the gunman entered by shooting the tempered glass view panel next to the door.

Missy Dodds, parent ambassador for Safe and Sound Schools, joined Paul Timm in this episode of The Changing Face of School Security to discuss:

  • Her recovery journey as a school shooting survivor
  • Changes in access control and relationships with law enforcement
  • The importance of community involvement in school safety

Click here to listen to this episode of the podcast.

Who is Missy Dodds?

Missy Dodds is a former teacher and survivor of the Red Lake school shooting. She serves as a parent ambassador for Safe and Sound Schools.

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Meet the host:

Paul Timm, Director of Education Safety for Allegion, is a board-certified Physical Security Professional (PSP), author of School Security: How to Build and Strengthen a School Safety Program, and a nationally acclaimed expert in physical security. He is also a member of PASS, CSC, ASIS International’s School Safety & Security Council and IASBO (Illinois Association of School Business Officials) Risk Management Committee.  Since 1999, Paul has conducted physical security assessments and provided technical assistance for clients nationwide and in Canada.

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