Securly’s Vision for Safer, Smarter School Technology with CEO, Tammy Wincup

Send us Fan MailTammy Wincup has served for over 25 years as a business executive at the intersection of technology and education. Tammy is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Securly, the leading digital safety and wellness company serving over 22,000 K-12 schools globally to keep students safe, secure, and ready to learn. Before Securly, Tammy was a partner at Rethink Education, an impact venture fund investing in global education technology. For almost a decade, Tammy was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at EVERFI, a leading education technology company. She also served as the President of Revolution Foods and the Founding President of Protocol, a media company covering the intersection of technology and policy.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why Securly sees digital safety as a shared responsibility between schools, families, and communitiesHow schools can implement AI without compromising student privacyWhat real-time data from 40% of U.S. schools reveals about device use, social media, and AI trendsWhy human-in-the-loop systems matter for student mental health monitoringThe emerging role of CTOs as strategy leaders in K-12 districts✨ Episode Highlights:[00:02:29] Tammy Wincup explains Securly’s mission to protect students across digital environments[00:04:42] How classroom management and device use connect to digital wellness[00:09:20] Phone bans lead to 30% spikes in school device usage[00:14:16] What Securly learns from 40% of U.S. K-12 schools[00:16:08] Why Tammy urges districts: “Don’t block AI — manage it transparently”[00:24:31] Using anonymous trends to flag real student wellness risks[00:34:03] How AI puts school tech leaders back in strategic roles[00:46:20] Tammy’s go-to sources for spotting big edtech shifts 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicSign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter.Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn!🎉 Presenting Sponsor/s:Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted HireEducation to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com. This season of Edtech Insiders is brought to you by Cooley LLP. Cooley is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the 'pre-K to gray' spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, Cooley helps shape the future of education. Tuck Advisors was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn't find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you're thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now. Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. Starbridge tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.