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How long have you worked at First Branch?
I have worked at Chelsea/First Branch for almost 24.5 years now. I am amazed every time I calculate the number of years I have worked here.
What is your favorite thing about working at First Branch?
My favorite things are that the role/job is different almost every day and getting to know the students, their families and my fellow staff members.
What do you want people to know about your job?
I hope everyone knows that the school nurse role is significantly more than bandaids and temperature taking. It is community based nursing in an education setting. It can involve many aspects of a student's life and we work to advocate for student health both physically and mentally. In addition, the nurse can involve herself in some other aspects of the student's education process. In addition to other things over the years, I chose to start a successful travel program for students/families.
What is one fun fact about you?
I just figured out that I have been to #15 European countries and #1 African country with students and some of their families in my years coordinating the travel program through our schools. Many of the trips had students who worked and paid fully for their own trip with personal and school based fundraising efforts.
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