Leaders Saving Lives

“Creating a safe, connected, and supportive environment is foundational to student success”

Today's guest, Dr. Martha Salazar Zamora, the President of TASA, and first female superintendent of Tomball ISD, joins host Ray Bledsoe.

Dr. Zamora shares insights on addressing students' emotional well-being, proactive safety measures, and innovative strategies to combat bullying and enhance digital security. This conversation underscores the importance of creating a secure and supportive environment to foster student success and adapt to evolving technological demands.

Key Moments

00:00 - District growth and jobs
05:24 - Officers enhance safety
11:20 - Challenges in Education
22:01 - Incidents affect learning
25:20 - Self Harm/Suicide, Suicide Prevention Month
30:43 - Signs of suicide
33:10 - Therapy
35:35 - Career education center

Connect with Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-salazar-zamora-ed-d-57535630/ 
Website: https://www.tomballisd.net 

Creators & Guests

Host
Ray Bledsoe
With years of sales and business development leadership experience in diverse industries, I have developed a strong portfolio of skills and achievements that enable me to deliver exceptional results for my company and my clients. My core competencies include sales strategy, sales presentations, relationship building, team leadership, pipeline management, and revenue growth. I leverage my MEDDPICC Masterclass certification and my knowledge of the educational market to craft compelling value propositions and solutions that address the needs and goals of educators and administrators. I also value diversity and inclusion, and I served as the Chairman of the Diversity and Inclusion Council at my previous company, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty.

What is Leaders Saving Lives ?

Learn how to identify the students who need your help the most to proactively prevent crises and save student lives.

Welcome to Leaders Saving Lives, the podcast that meets with K-12 district leaders to explore innovative strategies and stories from the field, all committed to the safety and well-being of their students and schools.

Leaders Saving Lives is hosted by Ray Bledsoe of Gaggle. Gaggle is the industry leader in student safety, providing tools and services that help schools identify students most in need of support. By combining advanced machine learning and human expertise, Gaggle ensures the well-being of more than 6 million students across the nation.