Committees
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, RN – Co-Chairperson
Kanawha County
isaacrn@aol.com
Don Springer – Co-Chairperson
Kanawha County
dspringer@kana.k12.wv.us
Membership
Maintain and increase membership in WVASN and NASN and keeps accurate list of current members in the associations.
Antoinette Nottingham-Harpool – Chairperson
Wood County
antoinette.nottingham@k12.wv.us
Jan Dearth
Pleasants County
jdearth@k12.wv.us
Tresa Six
Mercer County
tresa.six@k12.wv.us
Program
Works closely with Convention Chairperson to plan for meetings and speakers.
Kristen Thompson – Chairperson
Cabell County
k.l.thompson88@icloud.com
k.l.thompson88@icloud.com
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 – Chairperson
Mercer County
jelilly@k12.wv.us
Lori Haapala
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.
Amanda Ashley – Chairperson
Raleigh County
almeadow@k12.wv.us
Finance
Maintains financial records, account payable and receivable; Prepares and maintains yearly budget.
Kristen Mckain – Chairperson
Treasurer
Harrison County
kristen.mckain@k12.wv.us
Strategic Plan
Develops, monitors and revises the WVASN five year Strategic Plan and monitor its progress.
Samantha Knapp
President
Mason County
sknapp@k12.wv.us
Jenny Lilly
Past-President
Mercer County
jelilly@k12.wv.us
Convention
Works closely with Program Chairperson to plan banquet, displays, registration, hospitality, awards, etc.
Lydia Gordon – Chairperson
Mason County
lcgordon@k12.wv.us
Nominations
Submits candidates for officers and nominating committee to be considered at the annual general meeting.
Kimberly Cunningham
Harrison County
kimberly.cunningham@k12.wv.us
Jenny Friel
Pocahontas County
jfriel@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 – 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 – Chairperson
Jackson County
stephanie.dewees@boe.jack.k12.wv.us