School Health Advisor, School Nurse, Health Care Super Hero…no matter what their title is – we know that our school nurses perform a critical service to prioritize the health and wellness of all the people in our schools – both students and staff! Thanks to their care and essential support, families feel confident that their children will be cared for when they are at school. School nurses act as the bridge between healthcare and education in order to promote the health and wellness of our students.
We are so grateful for our dynamic team of school nurses and their efforts to meet the needs of students by improving the delivery of healthcare in our schools. Their important work helps students stay healthy and ready to learn and their influence makes a positive difference in the lives of children every day.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023, is National School Nurse Day. Our Health Services department commemorated this special day by awarding the 2022-2023 School Nurse of the Year to Gloria “Jean” McGraw from Thurgood Marshall Elementary School. Nurse McGraw is a member of the National Association of School Nurses, the Virginia Association of School Nurses and the Chesapeake Medical Reserve Corporation. She is known for going above and beyond to serve her school and community.
The Health Services Department also named Lauren Wilson from Deep Creek Central Elementary School as the Rookie of the Year. Her nomination read in part, “Lauren is always smiling. The student ‘love’ their nurse because she is always nice and kind to everyone.”
We’d also like to congratulate Lori Roediger from Grassfield High School who was named the Clinic Assistant of the Year. Her nomination read in part, “Lori is always friendly and willing to help students with a cheerful disposition. Her knowledge and rapport is always helpful.”
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