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Jessica’s New Knoxville Parent • August 2014 Future Introducing Knox County’s 2014/2015
Youth Health Board Members
A few years ago, Jessica Demby was struggling. After graduating from high school Jessica tried by Katharine Killen college, but soon realized it wasn’t for her. Jessica did not know hirty-one Knox County what high to do and felt she had run school students out of options. she knew was started their year All of service on the Youth Health Board that living at home and making this month. A collaborative minimum wage was not what she effort between the Knox wanted. County Health Department
g d r b H m w d (KCHD) and Coordinated Now, in less than two years she’s f School Health, the Youth doubled her salary, has paid vacations and holidays, and is truly enjoying her u Health Board serves as a work every day. forum for youth to affect What did she do? b our community’s wellbeing through volunteer activities Jessica enrolled in the Dental Staff School, run by Janet Waldron and her husband, A service-learning projects.dentist. Today, the Dental Staff School offers students h Dr.and Jon Waldron, practicing “These young leaders bring the same great opportunity to build a career Jessica has enjoyed. In just ten weeks, w a unique perspective as we work to explore and take action on a variety of public health a students learnKCHD professional dentalBoard assisting in a real-offi ce setting. issues,” said Youth Health Co-facilitator Kathryn Burklund. “We’re looking forward to beginning our work in the the current community with this exceptional group.” Each Saturday, the school hosts class of students and offers state-of-the s The members are selected from anlessons. applicantFrom pool of high school studentstowho art dental equipment for students’ working on models practicing p demonstrate leadership skills,students, a commitment to the community interest in healthwith the dentists and fellow Jessica really enjoyed and the an hands-on learning. W related issues. Past activities include: working with KCHD to develop a conference for “It wasn’t boring,” she says, “it was a whole lot of fun!” t teens; coordinating volunteer projects at the Boys and Girls Club; and hosting an antiDental Staff School tobacco public display.(www.DentalStaffSchool.com) is a ten-week dental assisting p school Pelham, AL; Health Marietta, GA; Knoxville, TN and TN. Classes are held on TheinKnox County Department (KCHD) is a Franklin, governmental agency dedicated to F Saturdays at local working dental offices. The conducts program disease is accredited through National f making every person a healthy person. KCHD surveillance, prevention and control; emergency preparedness; nutrition and physical activity promotion; tobacco Accreditation for Colleges and Schools, Non-public Postsecondary Commission in use prevention control;and health equity promotion; adult and Commission. child immunizations; and d Georgia, and theand Alabama Tennessee Higher Education much more. KCHD’s mission is to encourage, promote and assure the development of an t active, healthy community through innovative public health practices. m b the Dental School: Here’s a listContact of this year’s YouthStaff Health Board Members: a (678) High 819-3919 or byHalls High emailSchool at janet@dentalstaffschool. Austin-East School South Doyle High School w
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WHY WAIT? Enroll at Dental Staff School and start your new career today! What sets us apart from other schools? With Dental Staff School, you begin right away. We’re leading the way with online, interactive classrooms. This means you can study to become a dental assistant at your own convenience. Combined with a hands-on class that meets for 10 Saturdays from 8am -5pm, you will find yourself moving into your future faster than imagined. Scared of the price tag that comes with top quality education? You don’t need to be! The program price includes an online classroom, 3 certifications, tuition, supplies, and TN RDA license. Want more? We also offer front office administration, orthodontic assisting, dental instructor training as well as continuing education classes for sealant, nitrous, and coronal polishing.
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Jaida Hill, 11th grade Briaunafuture Blevins, 10thas grade Jennings, 11th com, and start your new a dentalMaddie professional JaNiyah Rowans, 10th grade Sami Jo DePetro, 11th grade grade today! Libby Wilson, 11th grade
Bearden High School
Vinila Baljepally, 10th grade Christina Paris, 11th grade Selena Patel, 12th grade
Catholic High School
Jack Staley, 11th grade
Central High School
Hailey McDonald, 9th grade Katie Walsh, 10th grade
Farragut High School PARTNERING WITH:
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Eunice Baek, 10th grade Katherine Fu, 11th grade Austin Hoag, 10th grade Mathew Saunders, 11th grade
Gibbs High School
Clay Wilkinson, 12th grade
Hardin Valley Academy
Haley Bauman, 10th grade Mariam Shakir, 11th grade Eric Stickles, 10th grade Mark Underwood, 11th grade
Karns High School
Cristy Dodson, 11th grade Savannah Watson, 12th grade
L&N STEM Academy
Emma Talley, 11th grade Kathryn Testament, 11th grade Madeline Lonas, 11th grade
Powell High School
Olivia Andrews, 11th grade Jaden Hodges, 11th grade
West High School
Nicolas Clevenger, 11th grade Ella Walsh, 11th grade Webb High School Kaitlin Ladha, 9th grade For more information about the Knox County Health Department, visit www.knoxcounty.org/ health.
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