Congratulations to our CCSD School Nurse of the Year!

Congratulations to our CCSD School Nurse of the Year Andrea Hamm of Creekview High School!

The Jami Stefano School Nurse of the Year Award for overall excellence was announced at today’s back-to-school training for all our school nurses. The awards program, which recognizes an outstanding school nurse for each Innovation Zone and an overall district winner, was developed with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a CCSD Partner.

“We are on a mission for kids to learn more, grow more, and achieve more, and they can’t do it if they’re not well. You are a catalyst for joy and optimism in your school. I recognize your complex days, and I thank you for how you do your work with so much care,” Superintendent of Schools Mary Elizabeth Davis said as she celebrated all our school nurses at this morning’s event, where she was joined by School Board Chair Janet Read Welch.

We're on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia -- and the district known for its contagious optimism and joy!

"What really stands out about Andrea is how much she cares," Principal Mark Vance said. "Students know she's not just there to treat them and send them on their way, she listens, she reassures, and she makes them feel safe. That matters more than people realize, especially for teenagers who may already be dealing with a lot. She's also a great partner to our staff and families. She communicates clearly, follows through, and is always willing to step in and help wherever needed. Our school runs better because of her."

Ms. Hamm, a registered nurse in her sixth year as a school nurse after working in hospitals and as a teacher, received a $500 Visa gift card, and the Zone Nurses of the Year each received a $100 gift card, all provided by Children's Healthcare. Congratulations to our Zone winners, who also were celebrated today: Cherokee Zone, Angela Milko of Teasley MS; Etowah Zone, Heather Chappell of E.T. Booth MS; River Ridge Zone, Chelsie Stehlik of Little River ES; Sequoyah Zone, Erin Maierhofer of Sequoyah HS; and Woodstock HS, Amy Hagan of Carmel ES!

Thank you to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and all the sponsors who made today possible: Allegro Business Products, Big Dan’s Car Wash, Bruster’s Ice Cream - Woodstock, Buff City Soap, Buffalo’s Café, Chick-fil-A Cherokee County, Cherokee Orthodontics, Cherokee Retired Educators Association, Cherokee Theatre Company, Cobb EMC, Credit Union of Georgia, Educators First, Egg’s Up Grill, History Cherokee, HOTWORX, Instructure (Canvas), Nothing Bundt Cakes – Woodstock, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt – Riverstone, Moe's Southwest Grill - Canton, Marco’s Pizza, Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), PeachSkinSheets, Perrotta’s Pizza, Rock N Roll Sushi, Trish Greer Realtor - Atlanta Communities.

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