#58 Rocky Herron: Former DEA Agent, Current Anti-Drug and Alcohol Ambassador for San Diego County Schools

Superintendent's Hangout

Feb 23 2024 • 1 hr 3 mins

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Retired DEA special agent Rocky Herron has embraced a new challenge an anti-drug and alcohol ambassador for the San Diego County Office of Education. Rocky joins us to unravel a gripping story of his transition from the front lines of the drug war to the classrooms of San Diego County and beyond (he’s delivered his message to students in 17 countries) where he's on a mission to shield future generations from substance abuse. The conversation journeys through his personal evolution, revealing the real-life impact of narcotics on communities, the cross-border ramifications of the fentanyl crisis, and the crucial and often overlooked role of drug education in schools.

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Read a story about Rocky in the San Diego Union-Tribune.