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.

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.

Carol Ward – Chairperson

Treasurer
Harrison County
carolward@aol.com

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