Katy ISD yesterday joined with the National Association of School Nurses to recognize the contributions school nurses in the educational process, and to their commitment to the well-being of students.
Wednesday, May 9, was National School Nurse Day.
The theme of this year’s recognition, “Advocacy, Access, Achievement: Making the Connection,” was designed to reflect of the overall positive impact school nurses have on our students.
Katy ISD currently has 59 school nurses serving more than 62,000 students. These nurses play a vital role in the education of our students as they not only care for bumps, bruises and minor emergencies, they also promote wellness and healthy lifestyles.
Carol Moore, Katy ISD’s instructional officer for health services said healthy children learn better and school nurses help to remove barriers to academic success.
“We are fortunate to have a nurse on every campus,” Moore said. “They dedicate themselves to providing the best care to the children of Katy ISD so they can remain healthy and maximize their academic performance.”
Katy ISD’s School Nurses are:
Elementary Schools
- Sky Carney, Alexander
- Trina Saverin, Bear Creek
- Michelle Johnson, Cimarron
- Carol Stoltman, Creech
- LaWanda Brindley, Exley
- Christina Rodriguez, Fielder
- Shelly Roman, Franz
- Jeremy May, Golbow
- Anne Marie Wilson, Griffin
- Lynn Terrell, Hayes
- Lauri Gomez, Holland
- Tosha Chowdory, Hutsell
- Jean Godfrey, Katy
- Tara Draehn, Kilpatrick
- Bernadette Kingsley, King
- Cynthia Brown, Mayde Creek
- Elizabeth Crain, McRoberts
- Lea Holcombe, Memorial Parkway
- Rachel Cruz, Morton Ranch
- Johnnie Wingate, Nottingham Country
- Mary Pickard, Nottingham Country (TIP unit)
- Stacey English, Pattison
- Courtney Hernandez, Rhoads
- Marty Wheeler, Rylander
- Karen Glasscock, Schmalz
- Chris Burton, Stanley
- Julia Tremble, Stephens
- Patricia Duda, Sundown
- Lisa Ernst, West Memorial
- Kellyn Farino, Williams
- Aileen Edison, Winborn
- Shari Lopez, Wolfe
- Carol Soechthing, WoodCreek
Junior High and High Schools
- Eileen Lukacs, Beck JH
- Kathy Goerlich, Beckendorff JH
- Kathy Montalbano, Cardiff JH
- Debbie Eubank, Cinco Ranch HS
- Joanne Kangas, Cinco Ranch HS(9th
- Phyllis Bell, Cinco Ranch HS (TIP Unit)
- Caroline Perez, Cinco Ranch JH
- Carolyn Parratt, Katy HS
- Therese Highnote, Katy HS (9th)
- Jackie Cook, Katy JH
- Rose Hobbs, Mayde Creek HS
- Shirley Willett, Mayde Creek HS (9th)
- Kathy Brannan, Mayde Creek JH
- Karen Siegmund, McDonald JH
- Joyce Sonnefeld, McMeans JH
- MaryLou McClung, Memorial Pkwy. JH
- Kathleen Wilkening, Morton Ranch HS (9th)
- Shelby White, Morton Ranch JH
- Kelly Balser, Morton Ranch HS
- June Ellis, Raines HS/OAC/Miller Career & Technology Center
- Becky Palmer, Seven Lakes HS (9th)
- Jennifer Coleman, Seven Lakes HS
- Becky Yuvancic, Taylor HS
- Lori Bowen, Taylor HS (9th)
- Becky Barrera, West Memorial JH
- Connie Dowling, WoodCreek JH
Education Support Complex
- Liz Hartwig, Health Services, Secretary
- Ellen McHale, Health Services, Instructional Specialist
- Carol Moore, Health Services, Instructional Officer
In honor of the day, each Katy ISD School Nurse received a special copy of a proclamation from the Officer of the Governor.
