Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence
@teachersunify.bsky.social
Non-profit empowering teachers & school staff to demand that communities are safe from gun violence - www.teachersunify.org
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“They don't have to be alone with those thoughts or those fears in the aftermath,” said Kiki Leyba, who was teaching at Columbine High School during the 1999 mass shooting.
These teachers survived school shootings. Now they’re offering help to their peers.
“They don't have to be alone with those thoughts or those fears in the aftermath,” said Kiki Leyba, who was teaching at Columbine High School during the 1999 mass shooting.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
“They don't have to be alone with those thoughts or those fears in the aftermath,” said Kiki Leyba, who was teaching at Columbine High School during the 1999 mass shooting.
Thank you @chalkbeat.org & our incredible Crisis Intervention & Support Leadership Team! ❤️🩹☮️📓📚
These teachers survived school shootings. Now they’re offering help to their peers.
“They don't have to be alone with those thoughts or those fears in the aftermath,” said Kiki Leyba, who was teaching at Columbine High School during the 1999 mass shooting.
www.chalkbeat.org
November 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Thank you @chalkbeat.org & our incredible Crisis Intervention & Support Leadership Team! ❤️🩹☮️📓📚
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It was great to connect with educators committed to protecting kids from gun violence, alongside @pftlocal3.bsky.social Chief of Staff LeShawna Coleman. Prevention and healing are possible with greater resources, political will, and education!
Our Crisis Intervention & Support Leadership Team came together in Philly for a powerful few days of connection, strategic planning & shared purpose. Lasting change in the prevention & aftermath of gun violence must begin with those on the front lines of our schools. response@teachersunify.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It was great to connect with educators committed to protecting kids from gun violence, alongside @pftlocal3.bsky.social Chief of Staff LeShawna Coleman. Prevention and healing are possible with greater resources, political will, and education!
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Constantly in awe of my incredible friend @abbeyclements.bsky.social for her brilliance and kindness and leadership and for all the ways she shows up -- every single day -- for our teachers and kids and schools. @teachersunify.bsky.social
www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia...
www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia...
These teachers survived school shootings. Now they’re offering help to their peers.
“They don't have to be alone with those thoughts or those fears in the aftermath,” said Kiki Leyba, who was teaching at Columbine High School during the 1999 mass shooting.
www.chalkbeat.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Constantly in awe of my incredible friend @abbeyclements.bsky.social for her brilliance and kindness and leadership and for all the ways she shows up -- every single day -- for our teachers and kids and schools. @teachersunify.bsky.social
www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia...
www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia...
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It was a weekend filled with laughter, tears, hugs, work, planning & determination to make this world safe from gun violence. These are some of the toughest, bravest, most resilient educators. Our experiences brought us together & our friendship keeps us together. @teachersunify.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
It was a weekend filled with laughter, tears, hugs, work, planning & determination to make this world safe from gun violence. These are some of the toughest, bravest, most resilient educators. Our experiences brought us together & our friendship keeps us together. @teachersunify.bsky.social
Our Crisis Intervention & Support Leadership Team came together in Philly for a powerful few days of connection, strategic planning & shared purpose. Lasting change in the prevention & aftermath of gun violence must begin with those on the front lines of our schools. response@teachersunify.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Our Crisis Intervention & Support Leadership Team came together in Philly for a powerful few days of connection, strategic planning & shared purpose. Lasting change in the prevention & aftermath of gun violence must begin with those on the front lines of our schools. response@teachersunify.org
Our October Newsletter is out! Highlights: a conference, book launch, @everytown.bsky.social report on the implications of arming teachers, our op-ed on educators & the fight against domestic violence, and the @teachersunifypc episode spotlight — Dr. Elyse Thulin. ☮️📚📓
October 2025 Update!
Teachers, Survivors & Allies—Unified for Safety & Healing
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November 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Our October Newsletter is out! Highlights: a conference, book launch, @everytown.bsky.social report on the implications of arming teachers, our op-ed on educators & the fight against domestic violence, and the @teachersunifypc episode spotlight — Dr. Elyse Thulin. ☮️📚📓
Crisis Intervention & Support Team Member Abbey Clements: “Until we choose to end this, educators & school staff must receive support from those who get the challenges, grief & courage it takes in the wake of gun violence & persistent fear of it.” AC is a Sandy Hook School tragedy survivor teacher.
November 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Crisis Intervention & Support Team Member Abbey Clements: “Until we choose to end this, educators & school staff must receive support from those who get the challenges, grief & courage it takes in the wake of gun violence & persistent fear of it.” AC is a Sandy Hook School tragedy survivor teacher.
In one NIH multi-city study, every 1-pt increase in county food insecurity was linked to ~56 additional gun-related injuries per 100,000 people. 62% of those injured in the study resided in counties with high levels of food insecurity. Follow @feedingamerica.org to donate to or host a food bank. ☮️📓📚
October 31, 2025 at 11:10 PM
In one NIH multi-city study, every 1-pt increase in county food insecurity was linked to ~56 additional gun-related injuries per 100,000 people. 62% of those injured in the study resided in counties with high levels of food insecurity. Follow @feedingamerica.org to donate to or host a food bank. ☮️📓📚
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“Having teachers and schools more routinely educate about Red Flag laws will not only make the public more aware of their options, but it can also help make these important tools seem less intimidating to people who are in crisis.” - Abbey Clements, co-founder of @teachersunify.bsky.social
Opinion: Teachers are key in the fight against domestic violence
Having teachers and schools more routinely educated about Red Flag laws will help to keep our families safer.
ctmirror.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
“Having teachers and schools more routinely educate about Red Flag laws will not only make the public more aware of their options, but it can also help make these important tools seem less intimidating to people who are in crisis.” - Abbey Clements, co-founder of @teachersunify.bsky.social
Meet Crisis Intervention & Support Team Member, Flo Rice! “I want others to know I’ve been there—and they are not alone.” Flo was shot 6x during the Santa Fe HS tragedy in 2018 when she was a substitute teacher. Flo testifies, meets with lawmakers, and is active in the wider survivor community.
October 29, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Meet Crisis Intervention & Support Team Member, Flo Rice! “I want others to know I’ve been there—and they are not alone.” Flo was shot 6x during the Santa Fe HS tragedy in 2018 when she was a substitute teacher. Flo testifies, meets with lawmakers, and is active in the wider survivor community.
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“As a teacher, I especially think about the troubling link between domestic violence and gun violence.” #GunViolence #Enough @teachersunify.bsky.social
Opinion: Teachers are key in the fight against domestic violence
Having teachers and schools more routinely educated about Red Flag laws will help to keep our families safer.
ctmirror.org
October 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
“As a teacher, I especially think about the troubling link between domestic violence and gun violence.” #GunViolence #Enough @teachersunify.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Must 🎧 @teachersunifypc.bsky.social episode! #BooksNotBullets ☮️📚📓
Voices for Change: Elyse Thulin
Dr. Elyse Thulin is an assistant research professor at the University of Michigan who aims to reduce the risk of violence and suicide among youth. She focuses on advancing adolescent mental health.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Must 🎧 @teachersunifypc.bsky.social episode! #BooksNotBullets ☮️📚📓
Welcome to our Crisis Intervention & Support Team, Sarah Lerner @mrslerner.bsky.social—Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS tragedy survivor, TU co-founder & @teachersunifypc.bsky.social host. Sarah speaks at conferences on gun violence prevention & journalism.
response@teachersunify.org
203-296-3689
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response@teachersunify.org
203-296-3689
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October 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Welcome to our Crisis Intervention & Support Team, Sarah Lerner @mrslerner.bsky.social—Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS tragedy survivor, TU co-founder & @teachersunifypc.bsky.social host. Sarah speaks at conferences on gun violence prevention & journalism.
response@teachersunify.org
203-296-3689
🩷☮️📚📓
response@teachersunify.org
203-296-3689
🩷☮️📚📓
Our team is heading to the @teacherpowered.bsky.social Schools National Conference to present, table & screen www.deathbynumbersthefilm.com! Meet us in Ypsilanti, MI: bit.ly/TPS-conference #BooksNotBullets #TPS2025 ☮️📓📚
October 21, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Our team is heading to the @teacherpowered.bsky.social Schools National Conference to present, table & screen www.deathbynumbersthefilm.com! Meet us in Ypsilanti, MI: bit.ly/TPS-conference #BooksNotBullets #TPS2025 ☮️📓📚
A new @everytown.bsky.social Support Fund report finds no evidence that arming teachers deters or reduces school shootings — and instead increases risk for students and staff. Arming teachers is dangerous and unethical. everytownsupportfund.org/press/new-ev...
#BooksNotBullets
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#BooksNotBullets
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October 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
A new @everytown.bsky.social Support Fund report finds no evidence that arming teachers deters or reduces school shootings — and instead increases risk for students and staff. Arming teachers is dangerous and unethical. everytownsupportfund.org/press/new-ev...
#BooksNotBullets
☮️📓📚
#BooksNotBullets
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📣 Meet Crisis Intervention & Support Team member, Ben Tucker—retired teacher, survivor: Sparks Middle School tragedy, NV & @everytown.bsky.social @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteer. “I want to help support educators through the tremendous challenge of healing the lasting wounds of gun violence.” 🩷☮️📚
October 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
📣 Meet Crisis Intervention & Support Team member, Ben Tucker—retired teacher, survivor: Sparks Middle School tragedy, NV & @everytown.bsky.social @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteer. “I want to help support educators through the tremendous challenge of healing the lasting wounds of gun violence.” 🩷☮️📚
Welcome to our Crisis Intervention & Support Team, Robin Walker! Robin is a survivor teacher of the Sandy Hook School tragedy—taught there for 20 years, including 6 afterwards. Now retired, she continues to live in Newtown. “Maybe I can provide hope to others.” 🩷☮️📚📓
October 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Welcome to our Crisis Intervention & Support Team, Robin Walker! Robin is a survivor teacher of the Sandy Hook School tragedy—taught there for 20 years, including 6 afterwards. Now retired, she continues to live in Newtown. “Maybe I can provide hope to others.” 🩷☮️📚📓
Welcome to our Crisis Intervention & Support Team, Kiki Leyba— a 1st yr teacher during the Columbine HS tragedy who helped many in & outside his district (that just endured its 3rd tragedy).“No one should walk alone on the recovery journey.” Kiki’s a @giffords.org Latino Advisory Council member. ☮️📚📓
October 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Welcome to our Crisis Intervention & Support Team, Kiki Leyba— a 1st yr teacher during the Columbine HS tragedy who helped many in & outside his district (that just endured its 3rd tragedy).“No one should walk alone on the recovery journey.” Kiki’s a @giffords.org Latino Advisory Council member. ☮️📚📓
Welcome to our Crisis Intervention & Support Team, Amy Taylor—Sandy Hook School tragedy survivor committed to supporting school staff in self-care, recovery & resiliency. “Helping others on this harrowing journey is imperative.” Amy is a teacher for 20+ years & is an active local @aft.org member. ☮️📚
October 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Welcome to our Crisis Intervention & Support Team, Amy Taylor—Sandy Hook School tragedy survivor committed to supporting school staff in self-care, recovery & resiliency. “Helping others on this harrowing journey is imperative.” Amy is a teacher for 20+ years & is an active local @aft.org member. ☮️📚
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This episode features Cindy Carlson, a Sandy Hook School survivor. She talks about her experience from Dec. 14, 2012, her work in the gun violence prevention space and much more. @teachersunify.bsky.social teachersunify.transistor.fm/52
October 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
This episode features Cindy Carlson, a Sandy Hook School survivor. She talks about her experience from Dec. 14, 2012, her work in the gun violence prevention space and much more. @teachersunify.bsky.social teachersunify.transistor.fm/52
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“It's still as I’m sure for anyone, leads to an emotional response in me” #GunViolence @teachersunify.bsky.social
Teachers Unify | Survivor Stories: Cindy Carlson
This episode features Cindy Carlson, a Sandy Hook School survivor. She talks about her experience from Dec. 14, 2012, her work in the gun violence prevention space and much more.
teachersunify.transistor.fm
October 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“It's still as I’m sure for anyone, leads to an emotional response in me” #GunViolence @teachersunify.bsky.social
Welcome to our Crisis Intervention & Support Team @lieslfressola.bsky.social, Sandy Hook School tragedy survivor who recognizes the unique strength survivors can bring to one another. “It would be an honor to pass on that wisdom & power to others.” —LF 🩷☮️📚📓
October 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Welcome to our Crisis Intervention & Support Team @lieslfressola.bsky.social, Sandy Hook School tragedy survivor who recognizes the unique strength survivors can bring to one another. “It would be an honor to pass on that wisdom & power to others.” —LF 🩷☮️📚📓