Lois Leon Interview

1. Name and Title as you would like it presented:

Lois Leon, R.N., B.S.N

2. School name where you work:

 Irene Lopez School

3.  How long have you been a school nurse?

I have been the school nurse at Irene Lopez School for 26 years.

Kristi Torbenson Interview 

1.Name and Title as you would like it presented:

Kristi Torbenson, RN/BSN

2.School name where you work:

I split my time between Las Sendas and Red Mountain Ranch Elementary Schools in Mesa.

3.How long have you been a school nurse?

I have been a school nurse for the past 15 years, starting when my youngest went to kindergarten. He’s a college student now! 

About the PREPaRE Model

PREPaRE is a crisis prevention and intervention model that prepares educators and school-based mental health professionals to feel confident in their abilities when they fill specific roles and responsibilities during a crisis event.

ADE VIRTUAL HEALTH OFFICE RESOURCE HUB

This page is designed to provide School Nursing and Health Staff with specialized resources and detailed information on the guidelines surrounding School Health Services in Arizona. Resources found on this page should be used to supplement information already made available by your local school board and county health department. 

The ADE School Nursing and Health Services page is designed to optimize student health and learning by advancing the practice of School Nursing in Arizona. The following resources, tools, and events are available to support you in your practice.

Families and youth who are affected by bullying can address it in a variety of ways. We invite you to visit here to learn more, or read about the topic below.