Establishing working relationships with students, faculty, staff, parents, and community is a big part of my work environment.  Seeking collaboration among these groups helps drive, influence, and promote the eight components of Coordinated School Health. 

Coordinating the many parts of school health into a systematic approach can enable schools to eliminate gaps and reduce redundancies across the many initiatives and funding streams; build partnerships and teamwork among school health and education professionals in the school; build collaboration and enhance communication among public health, school health, and other education and health professionals in the community; and focus efforts on helping students engage in protective, health-enhancing behaviors and avoid risky behaviors.  

I believe every child will succeed with the proper guidance, opportunity, tools, and relationships to help them reach their potential.  Showing invested interest in students will allow them to feel comfortable in an accepting and nurturing environment.  I hope Coordinated School Health will play a small part in our students' success through the work we produce. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at (865) 988-7257 or email wbstooksbury@lenoircityschools.net

Thank you!

Wendy B. Stooksbury
Lenoir City Schools
Coordinator