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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VICE News Documentary Tackles Controversy of Student Safety Versus Student Privacy

Paget Hetherington: Dec 21, 2022 11:55:34 AM

Documentary shows how Gaggle prevents suicide, violence, bullying and harassment, but does it have a negative impact on LGBTQ students?

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95% of K-12 Gaggle Educators Believe Gaggle Makes Schools Safer, According to New EdWeek Research Center Survey

Paget Hetherington: Oct 6, 2022 10:40:24 AM

Educators also believe that Gaggle significantly helps to prevent school violence, student suicide, and harassment of LGBTQ students DALLAS, October...

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Gaggle’s New Gun Detection for K-12 Schools Finds 195 Disturbing Images During 5 Weeks this Summer

Paget Hetherington: Sep 22, 2022 12:20:23 PM

Gaggle is the first and only safety solution for student learning platforms to offer gun detection technology to stop suicides and school shootings....

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In Case You Missed It: Gaggle Webinar Featuring Dr. Drew Pinsky, Dr. Lisa Strohman on Children’s Mental Health Crisis

Paget Hetherington: Nov 15, 2021 11:55:14 AM

DALLAS, TX (Nov. 15, 2021) – Student safety company Gaggle recently partnered with AASA: The School Superintendents Association to convene a webinar...

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Report: Threats of Suicide, Violence, and Self-Harm on the Rise Among K-12 Children

Paget Hetherington: Sep 29, 2021 7:59:37 PM

DALLAS, TX (Sept. 29, 2021) – Student safety company Gaggle released its annual report that shows online threats of suicide, self-harm, and violence...

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New Report Sheds Light on Students’ Mental Health During Pandemic

Paget Hetherington: Apr 19, 2021 8:45:00 AM

DALLAS, TX (Apr. 19, 2021) – New data released by student safety company Gaggle shows a significant increase in threats of suicide, self-harm, and...

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New Data Raises Red Flags About K-12 Students’ Mental Health During the Pandemic

Paget Hetherington: Jan 26, 2021 7:45:00 AM

DALLAS, TX (Jan. 26, 2021) – A new report released by student safety company Gaggle shows a dramatic increase in threats of suicide, self-harm, and...

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Data#3 Announces Innovative Partnership to Support Student Mental Health Needs

Paget Hetherington: Oct 21, 2020 3:30:00 PM

BRISBANE, AU. (Oct.21, 2020) – Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data#3, today announced a ground-breaking partnership...

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New Gaggle White Paper Helps Districts Understand and Support Students Struggling With Mental Health

Paget Hetherington: Oct 20, 2020 10:56:05 AM

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (Oct.20, 2020) – According to the NEA, at least 10 million students ages 13–18 were suffering from depression, anxiety, attention...

Student Mental Health

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Gaggle to Host Student Wellness Series of Webinars

Paget Hetherington: Oct 6, 2020 9:40:30 AM

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (Oct.6, 2020) – With all the disruptions to students’ daily routines and the social isolation that many across the country are...

Student Mental Health

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Gaggle Releases New Cyberbullying eBook for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

Paget Hetherington: Oct 1, 2020 10:00:34 AM

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (Oct.1, 2020) – Cyberbullying is one of the greatest threats to student safety, with nearly 15% of students ages 12–18 having...

Cyberbullying

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Gaggle Announces a New Service: Gaggle Therapy

Paget Hetherington: Sep 17, 2020 9:25:42 AM

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (Sept.17, 2020) – Gaggle is launching a new service: Gaggle Therapy. Gaggle Therapy matches students who need mental health support...

Gaggle Therapy

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