Healthy Schools Led by You…

There’s No Way that Can
Happen Here:
Healthy Schools Led by You…
Making Sure Young Families Are Included Too
Presented by:
New Mexico Graduation Reality and Dual-role Skills System
(NM GRADS)
NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
Courtesy of the Duke Endowment
At 18, Jennifer found herself pregnant and scared; but with help from
Veronica and Nurse Family Partnership, she is working on her degree and
raising a healthy and happy boy. Jennifer’s story is a testament to the power
and impact of Nurse Family Partnership, which is proudly supported by The
Duke Endowment.
Creating a Safe Learning Space
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Don’t Yuck my Yum
(credit to Young Women United)
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We all have our own
set of values
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This is a judgment free
zone
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Whoever is speaking
has the floor
Round Table Discussion
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● There will be 10
The next several
minutes for discussion
slides will guide your
for each slide
discussions
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For your group,
please identify:
◦ Group Facilitator
◦ Group Scribe
◦ Group Reporter
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Groups will have 3
minutes to report out.
Unique Needs of Expectant &
Parenting Teens
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Unique Needs
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Unique Barriers
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Best practices for School Nurses, GRADS
Teachers, SBHC and Community
Collaborations
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Enabling self-advocacy & health literacy
Collaborations Within Schools
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Resources available through school
nurses
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Resources available within the
community
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Creating school & community
connections
WORKING TOGETHER AS A TEAM
Kid President - Pep talk about teamwork and leadership
Become a Great Team Leader
To not only help yourself but to help others
Benefits to Students, Schools &
Communities
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Identify student benefits
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Identify school benefits
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Identify community benefits
Contact Information
NM GRADS State Staff
Presenters
310 Fisher
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-1785
NM GRADS Hobbs Teacher
Paula Methola
paulammethola@yahoo.com
GRADS Co-Director & Director of Finance
Jeanne Johnston
jjohnston@nmgrads.org
Hobbs School Nurse
Stephanie Shoults
shoults@hobbsschools.net
GRADS Co-Director
Sally Kosnick
skosnick@nmgrads.org
Hidalgo Medical Services
Melody Richins
mrichins@hmsnm.org
GRADS+ Coordinator
Marylouise Kuti
mkuti-schubert@nmgrads.org
GRADS Office Manager GRADS Consultant
Anna Mae Fleming
Vannetta Perry
afleming@nmgrads.org
vperry@nmgrads.org