Nominated by Julia Paulson
Elana has been a nurse for eight years and cares for over 800 school children at her school/district. She is passionate and dedicated to her students while also being a mentor to nursing students who shadow her in her career as a school nurse. She is part of the student run club demonstrating the importance of physical activity in children. She makes sure her students are compliant, up to date, and healthy so that they can thrive in their educational environment. Without Elana, students would miss out on important educational opportunities and growth, miss school days, important health screenings, check ups, vaccines which help keep them on track as they grow and develop.