Leading Edge | How TPS is dealing with the issue of kids and trauma; Former Toledo Fire Chief's cancer diagnosis - April 13, 2025

KIDS AND TRAUMA Jeffrey Griffith - TPS | Lead Counselor | StudentSupports Marya Singleton - TPS | School CounselorAnna - TPS | School Facility DogFollowing the death and discovery of 13-year old Kei’ManiLatiigue, TPS Lead Counselor Jeff Griffiths told WTOL 11, “it has been rough for certain students. This has acted like a trigger for some of the trauma that they've had in the past.” It wasn’t long after the loss of Kei’Mani that we discoveredthat Joaquin Simmons had also tragically been killed in a senseless act of violence. But how are parents and counselors supposed to help themthrough it - especially if these kids are either scared to ask for help, or too unaware of what they need?  BRIAN BYRD’S CANCER FIGHTBrian Byrd - Fmr. Toledo Fire Chief/Fmr. Toledo SafetyDirector He’s been a pillar of strength and leadership in thecommunity. In his spare time, this former Toledo Fire Chief and Toledo Safety Director teaches CCW classes. He maintains that he exercised and ate well. So how is it, that this guy who seemed to have the world bythe tail at some points in his life, is in his biggest challenge yet. Brian Byrd has cancer - and is not backing down - though he might be weakened - he’s ready for his next test.