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, BSN, MA, NCSN – Co-Chairperson
Kanawha County
brenda.isaac.rn@gmail.com
Shawna Hedrick, RN, BSN, 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.
Crystal Foley, RN, BSN, CSN – Chairperson
Cabell County
crystal.foley@k12.wv.us
Judy McCune, RN, MSN, NCSN
Berkeley County
jamccune@k12.wv.us
Diana Simmons RN, BSN, MEd, NCSN
Taylor County
djsimmons@k12.wv.us
Jan Smitley, RN, BSN, CSN
Taylor County
Janice.smitley@k12.wv.us
Program
Works closely with Convention Chairperson to plan for meetings and speakers.
Tiffany Frame RN, BSN, MSN – Chairperson
Wetzel County
tiffany.heinzman@k12.wv.us
Grants, Awards and Research
Promotes research, develops the procedure to select the School Nurse of the Year; reviews and awards grants for further education.
Cathy Menarchek
Wood County
catherine.menarcheck@k12.wv.us
Finance
Maintains financial records, account payable and receivable; Prepares and maintains yearly budget.
Amy Carlstrom RN, BSN, CSN – Chairperson
Treasurer
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 RN, BSN, NCSN
President
Mineral County
msbennett@k12.wv.us
Samantha Knapp RN, BSN, NCSN
Mason County
sknapp@k12.wv.us
Convention
Works closely with Program Chairperson to plan banquet, displays, registration, hospitality, awards, etc.
Samantha Knapp, RN, BSN, NCSN – Chairperson
Mason County
sknapp@k12.wv.us
Lydia Gordon RN, BSN, CSN
Mason County
gordonlydia93@gmail.com
Nominations
Submits candidates for officers and nominating committee to be considered at the annual general meeting.
Jenny Friel RN, BSN, CSN – Chairperson
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 RN, BSN, 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 RN, BSN, CSN – Chairperson
Jackson County
stephanie.dewees@boe.jack.k12.wv.us
WV Council of School Nurses Representative
Tiffany Frame RN, BSN, MSN
Wetzel County
tiffany.heinzman@k12.wv.us
WVDE Representative
Carol Ward MSN, RN, NCSN
Coordinator
WVDE Office of Federal Programs
Division of Student Support and Well-Being
Charleston, WV
carol.l.ward@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 RN, BSN, MSN – Chairperson
Mercer County
jelilly@k12.wv.us
Lori Haapala RN, BSN, NCSN
Kanawha County
lorihaapala@yahoo.com