Early Childhood Chats

What happens after you survive the unthinkable?In this powerful episode of Early Childhood Chats, Andy Roszak sits down with Lacey Newman, a survivor of the October 1, 2017 Las Vegas shooting, to hear her firsthand story of survival, recovery, resilience, and preparedness.Lacey recounts the moments when gunfire erupted at the music festival, the realization that she had been shot, and the actions of friends and strangers who helped save her life. She also opens up about what came afterward — returning home to her young son, navigating physical and emotional recovery, living with the lasting effects of trauma, and finding a new sense of purpose through preparedness.The conversation explores the importance of situational awareness, knowing your exits, emergency response training, Stop the Bleed training, and preparing teachers, caregivers, schools, and communities for emergencies before they happen.Lacey’s message is simple but powerful: “Be prepared. Because you never know what’s going to happen.”Topics discussed include:• Las Vegas shooting survivor story• Emergency preparedness and situational awareness• Stop the Bleed training• Trauma, recovery, and resilience• Active shooter preparedness• Emergency response and bystander action• School and childcare safety• Preparing teachers for emergencies• Talking to children after traumatic events• The importance of emergency trainingSubscribe for more conversations about early childhood education, emergency preparedness, school safety, resilience, and protecting children and communities.