Committee Chairs

These are the standing committees as designated in the WVASN By-Laws. These chairpersons are appointed yearly by the WVASN President. Each chairperson must be an association member in good standing and must have been a member for a minimum of two years. Anyone who is interested in serving on a Committee should contact the Committee chairperson.

Government Relations

Monitors health policies and laws and advocates for school health and school nursing while keeping members informed.

Brenda Isaac, MA, BSN, RN, NCSN
Co-Chairperson

Kanawha County

brenda.isaac.rn@gmail.com

Shawna Hedrick, BSN, RN, CSN
Co-Chairperson

Monongalia County

shawnamarie1016@yahoo.com

Membership

Maintain and increase membership in WVASN and NASN and keeps accurate list of current members in the associations.

Judy McCune, MSN, RN, NCSN
Chairperson

Berkeley County

jamccune@k12.wv.us

Crystal Foley, BSN, RN, CSN

Kanawha County

cfoley@mail.kana.k12.wv.us

Diana Simmons, MEd, BSN, RN, NCSN

Taylor County

djsimmons@k12.wv.us

Jan Smitley, BSN, RN, CSN

Pleasants County

janice.smitley@k12.wv.us

Program

Works closely with Convention Chairperson to plan for meetings and speakers.

Tiffany Frame, MSN, BSN, RN
Chairperson

Wetzel County

tiffany.heinzman@k12.wv.us

Continuing Education

Coordinates with various colleges/universities for graduate credit hours as a WVASN educational offerings. Provides CEU certificates to participants of WVASN educational offerings.

Jenny Lilly, BSN, RN, NCSN
Chairperson

Mercer County

jelilly@k12.wv.us

Lori Haapala, BSN, RN, NCSN

Kanawha County

lorihaapala@yahoo.com

Grants, Awards and Research

Promotes research, develops the procedure to select the School Nurse of the Year; reviews and awards grants for further education.

Catharine Menarchek, BSN, RN, NCSN

Wood County

Catherine.menarchek@k12.wv.us

Finance

Maintains financial records, account payable and receivable; Prepares and maintains yearly budget.

Amy Carlstrom, BSN, RN, CSN
Chairperson

Monongalia County

amy.carlstrom@k12.wv.us

Strategic Plan

Develops, monitors and revises the WVASN five year Strategic Plan and monitor its progress.

Mindy Liller, BSN, RN, NCSN

Mineral County

msbennett@k12.wv.us

Samantha Knapp, BSN, RN, NCSN

Mason County

sknapp@k12.wv.us

Convention

Works closely with Program Chairperson to plan banquet, displays, registration, hospitality, awards, etc.

Samantha Knapp, BSN, RN, NCSN
Chairperson

Mason County

sknapp@k12.wv.us

Lydia Gordon, BSN, RN, CSN

Mason County

gordonlydia93@gmail.com

Nominations

Submits candidates for officers and nominating committee to be considered at the annual general meeting.

Jenny Friel, BSN, RN, CSN
Chairperson

Pocahontas County

jfriel@k12.wv.us

Melinda Embrey

Kanawha County

membrey@mail.kana.k12.wv.us

Issues

Develops position statement and briefs on critical issues as determined by the President and/or the Board of Directors.

Alicia Warden, BSN, RN, NCSN
Chairperson

Kanawha County

awarden@mail.kana.k12.wv.us

Communications

Assist in preparing and issuing newsletters, maintaining Association website, and promoting public awareness of WVASN activities.

Stephanie DeWees, BSN, RN, CSN
Chairperson

Jackson County

stephanie.dewees@boe.jack.k12.wv.us

WV Council of School Nurses Representative

Tiffany Frame, MSN, BSN, RN

Wetzel County

tiffany.heinzman@k12.wv.us

WVDE Representative

Carol Ward, MSN, RN, NCSN
Coordinator

WVDE Division of Federal Programs
Office of Student Support and Well-being
Charleston, WV

carol.l.ward@k12.wv.us