Teachers Unify

Stories of Loss: Veronica Mata

This episode features Veronica Mata, an educator and mother of Tess, whose life was tragically taken at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas in May 2022. She talks about Tess, her advocacy work with Lives Robbed, and Gloves for Tess, the non-profit her family started.

Survivor Stories: Diana & Ray Haneski

This episode features Ray & Diana Haneski, survivors of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018. They were joined off-mic by their therapy dog, River. They talk about their experiences, journeys through healing and how they brought River into their lives and the lives of those at MSD.

Voices for Change: Sydney Chaffee

This episode features Sydney Chaffee, a Nationally Board Certified high school teacher in Boston, the 2017 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year and 2017 National Teacher of the Year, as well as a Teachers Unify Ambassador. She talks about her role as an educator, the work she’s done since becoming Teacher of the Year, why being a part of Teachers Unify To End Gun Violence is so important to her and more.

Survivor Stories: Kiki Leyba

This episode features Kiki Leyba, Columbine teacher-survivor & Teachers Unify Ambassador. He shares his experience from April 20, 1999, the work he’s done in the survivor space and more.

Voices for Change: Katherine White & Feel Good Action

This episode features Katherine White of Feel Good Action. She discusses National Preregistration Day, what educators can do to help get their students engaged and more.