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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.
27 Feb 2020

A Student’s Story: Remembering a Lost Friend

When Ethan was a freshman in high school, he lost one of his closest friends to suicide. Now a junior, the 17-year-old student is still unsure why his...


By     Paget Hetherington
24 Feb 2020

Inside Gaggle: Interview with Jodi Lott

Jodi Lott has been passionate about education throughout her entire career. A former special education teacher, Jodi now helps keep kids safe as Gaggl...


By     Paget Hetherington
14 Feb 2020

Have a Heart: Promoting Empathy in Schools

From loved and adored to anxious or even depressed, Valentine’s Day can trigger a range of emotions in both adults and children. Many adults stress ab...


By     Paget Hetherington
06 Feb 2020

Celebrating School Counselors: National School Counseling Week

Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), February 3–7 marks National School Counseling Week 2020. The organization launched the ...


By     Paget Hetherington
27 Jan 2020

Taking Down Predators With Gaggle

Children today are thrust into the digital world from a young age. While this offers many benefits, there are also many dangers that can cause great h...


By     Paget Hetherington
23 Jan 2020

Inside Gaggle: Interview with LaShona Dickerson

As a former Director of Technology with a school district in Louisiana, Gaggle’s LaShona Dickerson has a unique perspective. In her previous role, LaS...


By     Paget Hetherington
17 Jan 2020

Students in Crisis: A Mental Health Tsunami

With anxiety and depression on the rise among today’s students, school districts are becoming more aware that improving student mental health is as im...


By     Paget Hetherington
20 Dec 2019

Keeping Students Safe for 20 Years




By     Paget Hetherington
06 Dec 2019

A Teen-to-Teen Support System

Between academics, extracurricular activities, and social media, today’s teens are under a great deal of pressure that can lead to anxiety and depress...


By     Paget Hetherington
23 Sep 2019

The Importance of Professional Development for Student Safety




By     Paget Hetherington

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