Honoring Coppell ISD School Nurses

Joyce Alcorn M.Ed., BSN, RN, NCSN Coordinator of Health Services

Beth Dorn RN Coppell High School

Amy Smith BSN, RN, CPN Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus

” “To me, school nursing is about helping students with whatever is necessary to optimize their success in school. Helping to reduce barriers created by health conditions or disparities, creating a safe environment so children can thrive and providing education to establish healthy lifetime practices are essential aspects of school nursing. Sally Wiethoff BSN, RN New Tech High @ Coppell Cindy Beasley BSN, RN Coppell Middle School ” “ Being a school nurse means I get a chance to make a difference in the lives of high school students before they begin their lives as young adults. I like to be the ‘safe place to fall’ for any physical or emotional problems they might be having at school or at home. Through day to day interactions in the clinic, I hope I can be a positive influence in their lives. Jeannie Tierney BSN, RN Coppell Middle School ” “To me being a school nurse is providing care for all children. School nursing allows us to care, educate, provide health promotion and prevention techniques to enhance the wellbeing of our children, families and communities. East North

Lacy Morrow BSN, RN Coppell Middle School ” “Being a school nurse means living out CISD’s core values by supporting learners in their physical and emotional health. While it has always meant working to be a responsible source of science-based health information and support for our school, this year has highlighted that role. I am honored to be able to serve our families this way. Janie Hyslop RN Austin Elementary ” “To me, being a school nurse means building relationships with my students and their families. Knowing a student helps me to manage their health needs so they can achieve academic and personal success. Ashley Uphaus BSN, RN Canyon Ranch ” “I am a school nurse because I love working with children and feel they teach us new things every day. School nursing focuses on the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of a child, families and staff. West Elementary

COPPELL ISD OUR STORY18 ” “As a school nurse, I want the students at West to know I will support them through their struggles and celebrate their accomplishments. The clinic is a revolving door, but I hope my students know I will always be available, willing to listen and truly care about the outcome of our visits. Fall 2020 ” “To me being a school nurse is about building relationships through caring for students. Many of these relationships are built over years as I watch a timid kindergartener grow into a confident 5th grader. Elementary school nursing is a great mix of what I love nursing and education. ” “My role as a school nurse is to primarily and most importantly be an advocate for our learners. I seek to be a source of consistency and reliability for students and staff alike. Whether that be for their health and well being or for comfort and peace of mind. I love being a helping and healing presence to those whom I treat.