Welcome to the Nurse's Corner for Alta, Kelly, Moran, and Wilson Elementary Schools!
Nurse Esther grew up and graduated from Jackson Hole High School, initially went to Hawaii for college, graduating with 2 degrees, and returned to Jackson once again in 2005. In 2010, she returned to school and completed the BRAND program (accelerated nursing degree) through University of Wyoming, becoming a Registered Nurse with a third Bachelor's degree. She currently holds a multi-state Compact Nursing License. Esther has been a nurse for nearly 10 years, working with Teton County School District for 5 years; 2 at the High Schools, and 3 with Alta, Kelly, Moran, and Wilson. Previous to the school district, she worked with Teton County Health Department as a Maternal Child Health nurse for nearly 5 years, and was employed with St John's Hospital for 5 years prior to Public Health.
For the 2020/2021 school year, Nurse Esther is the Lead Nurse for the Teton County School District Health Services Team, and is the COVID-19 liaison between Teton County Health Department and the School District.
Professional Affiliations:
Wyoming School Nurse's Association
National School Nurse's Association
American Nurse's Association
Specialized Training:
BLS/CPR/First Aid Certified Instructor for the American Heart Association
Stop the Bleed Certified Instructor
School Emergency Triage Training Certified
National Child Passenger Safety Technician