Hero secretary reveals gunman’s demands at Romulus Middle School

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From WXYZ Detroit ABC 7: https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/youre-gonna-give-me-my-son-hero-secretary-reveals-gunmans-demands-at-romulus-middle-school

Check out this story about Maria Scott, the Romulus Middle School secretary who helped prevent a potential tragedy by denying building access to a banned parent who showed up at the school with a loaded weapon.

Hear about the terrifying encounter and how Scott’s instincts and training protected her students from danger. This is a prime example of the critical role school employees play in student safety at school — and why having dedicated professionals in our schools who are familiar with students and families, as opposed to private contractors without those essential relationships.

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