Epilepsy Alliance America featured on School Safety Today Podcast
Published on July 23rd, 2025 in News
Safe Schools, Informed Staff: The Power of Seizure Training
Allison Rone and Tina Hegner joined School Safety Today to discuss the importance of epilepsy and seizure training for school staff and how it improves school safety.
In thie episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso is joined by Allison Rone, representing Epilepsy Alliance America, and Tina Hegner from PublicSchoolWORKS to discuss the importance of epilepsy and seizure training for school staff. They explore how proper education, planning and partnerships are vital to keeping students - and all members of the school community - safe and supported.
Key Points from the discussion include:
- Epilepsy affects 1 in 26 people, and 1 in 10 will experience a seizure, making training essential for anyone working in schools.
- Training ensures that educators not only stay compliant with state laws but are also confident in responding to seizures.
- Tools like Seizure Action Plans, rescue medication protocols and on-demand training videos provide actionable resources that improve response times.
Allison Rone is a Community Educator at Epilepsy Alliance Ohio, a founding member of Epilepsy Alliance America, where she provides epilepsy education and awareness to schools, law enforcement, and community groups. With two years at Epilepsy Alliance Ohio, and nine years of prior law enforcement experience, Allison is dedicated to building community understanding of epilepsy and teaching others to recognize and respond to seizures.
Tina Hegner leads the research and course development team at PublicSchoolWORKS, overseeing the creation of engaging, evidence-based safety and compliance courses for K-12 schools. With over 25 years in content creation and more than 13 years focused on school safety, Tina ensures the company's programs meet regulatory standards and drive positive behavior change, helping establish PublicSchoolWORKS as a leader in the field.
Epilepsy Alliance America is proud to have its OnDemand Seizure Recogntion and Response Training for School Personnel available on the PublicSchoolWORKS platform.
Supporting Students with Epilepsy
1 in 10 people will have a seizure in their lifetime.
Even if no students or staff currently have an epilepsy diagnosis, school must be prepared. This expert-backed guide, created by Raptor in partnership with with Epilepsy Alliance America, includes seizure training laws, emergency response steps, and wellbeing strategies to help your team stay ready and compliant.