Paget Hetherington

Paget Hetherington has empowered children to achieve academic success throughout her career, leading sales and marketing efforts for global publishing and EdTech companies. As the vice president of Marketing, Paget’s focus is spreading Gaggle’s message to school districts across the country, helping to promote the safety and well-being of students while ensuring that schools are a secure environment for children to learn and thrive. Prior to Gaggle, Paget led marketing efforts with industry sector leaders VitalSource, Mimio, Lexia Learning, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Dorling Kindersley, and Vivendi Universal Publishing.

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2020 Reflections: Through the Gaggle Lens

Paget Hetherington: Jan 8, 2021 11:27:00 AM

Every year, we like to look back and reflect upon all that we have been able to accomplish over the past 12 months. 2020 was a challenging year for many, with COVID-19, social movements, and a historic election pushing students, schools, and...

Gaggle

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Student Wellness: Confronting the Holiday Blues

Paget Hetherington: Dec 23, 2020 1:49:00 PM

Gaggle has seen a 66% increase in the number of incidents it has reported this year, partially due to an increase in the volume of content on digital...

Student Mental Health

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Student Wellness: What Is Cutting and How Can You Help?

Paget Hetherington: Dec 10, 2020 10:36:00 AM

As parents and educators look for ways to support students who are experiencing mental health struggles, many wonder how to approach concerns of...

Student Mental Health

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Student Wellness: Students Facing Anxiety

Paget Hetherington: Nov 23, 2020 2:42:00 PM

According to a 2019 survey, the greatest struggle students face is anxiety and depression, with nearly 70% of respondents identifying these issues as...

Student Mental Health

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Student Wellness: Supporting Students With Eating Disorders

Paget Hetherington: Nov 13, 2020 1:31:00 PM

There are more than 30 million people diagnosed with an eating disorder, yet only one in 10 individuals receives treatment in their lifetime. In the...

Student Safety Student Mental Health

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You Have Students Struggling With Mental Health Issues. What’s Next?

Paget Hetherington: Oct 16, 2020 2:16:00 PM

K-12 schools have been experiencing a mental health crisis for several years, with one in six U.S. youth living with a mental health condition. Now,...

Student Mental Health Gaggle Therapy

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Keeping Districts Protected as They Bridge the Digital Divide

Paget Hetherington: Sep 25, 2020 11:17:00 AM

Giving students access to technology and digital tools is an essential part of the modern classroom. Technology offers students greater opportunity...

Student Safety Distance Learning

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Suicide Prevention and Awareness: Protecting Students and Avoiding Tragedies

Paget Hetherington: Sep 10, 2020 11:40:00 AM

September 6–12, 2020 is National Suicide Prevention Week, a week-long campaign in the U.S. to inform and engage the public about suicide prevention...

Student Safety Student Mental Health

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Cyberbullying: A Student Safety Threat

Paget Hetherington: Sep 8, 2020 11:09:00 AM

One of the greatest threats to student safety online is cyberbullying—the digital harassment of students by other students. Nearly 15% of students...

Cyberbullying

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Equity in Student Mental Health: Socioeconomic Considerations

Paget Hetherington: Aug 31, 2020 11:18:00 AM

Supporting students’ mental health is critical to creating a safe and healthy learning environment for every student. However, mental health support...

Student Mental Health

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