Hero secretary reveals gunman’s demands at Romulus Middle School

Maria Scott

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.

Newsroom Public Schools Work

Releated

Michigan Educator Honored with “Oscar of Teaching” for Creativity in the Classroom

From Michigan Department of Education: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/news-and-information/press-releases/2026/02/26/mi-teacher-honored-with-milken-educator-award What started with a special visit from Michigan Chief Deputy Superintendent Dr. Sue Carnell turned into an exciting announcement Pine River Middle School teacher Stephanie Johnson will never forget: she is Michigan’s Milken Educator Award recipient for 2025-26! Johnson, a seventh grade ELA teacher at PRMS, is Michigan’s 93rd recipient since The Great […]

New coalition focuses on clean energy in schools

Educators are integral in establishing clean energy initiatives that prepare public school students for in-demand careers and promote environmental sustainability — all while saving money on energy costs that can be reinvested in our classrooms. MEA member Brian Prill’s solar panel project in Marquette — which is already reducing his school’s carbon footprint — demonstrates […]