Board Members

To contact the Colorado Association of School Nurses (CASN), please use their website contact form.

If you are a member of CASN, you may send an email to a member of the board.  Click on the member's name and then select SEND MESSAGE.

Executive Board

President 2024-2025: Tammy Jeffery

Tammy Jeffery is a passionate nurse leader and Assistant Director of Health Services with over 10 years of experience in school health. She leads a team of 80 registered nurses across a district of 65,000 students, specializing in disability awareness, team leadership, and creating inclusive environments. Tammy excels in strategic planning, cost-saving initiatives, and resource management. With expertise in curriculum development, professional mentoring, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, she is dedicated to improving student health outcomes and fostering collaboration among students, families, and school staff. Tammy holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Public Health and is a Nationally Certified School Nurse. When not working, you can find Tammy hiking, reading and baking sourdough bread!

President-Elect 2024-2025: Nicole Mar

With over 15 years of experience in healthcare, Nicole has worked at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s in the Level IV NICU and at Cherry Creek School District. She has worked as a school nurse in Early Childhood Education programs, as a Resource Nurse Coordinator, and now as an Assistant Director. Her dedication to excellence earned her a “CCSD Hero’s Award” in 2020, helping navigate the pandemic in the school setting. Nicole holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a bachelor’s of science in nursing. Additionally, she is Nationally Certified in School Nursing. Outside of her professional pursuits she is a boy mom to two young kids and is grateful for life’s adventures.

Past President 2024-2025: Teresa Ross 

Teresa is the current Past President.  She has been a school nurse since 2000. She has held several CASN Executive and General Board positions including President (2012-2013 and 2023-2024). Teresa enjoys spending time with family, including six grandchildren.

NASN Director 2021-2025: Laura Phillips

Laura Phillips has been a registered nurse since 1988. She has worked her entire life in pediatrics. Laura earned her ADN at Cypress College, her BSN at California State University Fullerton, and her MPH from Walden University. Laura is a registered yoga instructor with a certification in integrated health and brain longevity.

 

Laura became a school nurse in 2006 and is a Nationally Certified School Nurse. Laura has advocated for children and nurses while working in The Children’s Hospital in Colorado legislation advocating for infant car seats and booster seats. As a school nurse, Laura advocated for ski helmets for children under 12 years of age and tougher marijuana laws. Laura has been involved in the legislation committee with CASN and later co-chaired the committee for 2 years. Laura was president-elect and later appointed the NASN Director for CASN.

Secretary 2023-2025: Sarah Phillips

Coming Soon

Treasurer 2022-2024:  Denise Nelson 

Denise started her nursing career in Med/Surg nursing at the VA Medical Center in Denver CO. Local public health nursing for a few years during H1N1. She began the amazing adventure of school nursing in 2010.  She enjoys working with children and families, helping them learn about their bodies and how to take care of themselves with and without chronic health conditions.  She holds a master's degree in Nursing Education.

 

Denise loves watching her grandson grow, hiking the breathtaking rocky mountains, and skiing. She has enjoyed working with other school nurses while serving on the CASN board and learning more about National and Local school nursing big-picture organizational level knowledge.  She looks forward to holding the Treasurer position to ensure our organization stays financially stable and moving forward into the future to support our Colorado School Nurses.

Treasurer-Elect 2023-2025: Mary Schmitt

Mary Schmitt, RN, MSN has been a registered nurse for over 30 years, with 14 years dedicated to school nursing. She began her nursing career in the NICU, working in both Colorado and South Dakota, before transitioning to school health. Mary has served in both charter schools and Douglas County School District.  Mary first joined the Executive Board in 2018 as Treasurer-Elect. She is excited to continue working in the Treasurer role, supporting CASN.

Past Treasurer 2024-25: Churee Pardee

Coming Soon

CDE State School Nurse Consultant: Sarah Blumenthal

Sarah Blumenthal has been an RN for 40 years, including 22 years in school nursing. She worked for Colorado’s largest school district for 16 years and has been serving as the State School Nurse Consultant since 2018 and is the current Director of School Health Services for the Colorado Department of Education. In addition to providing school health-related guidance and technical assistance to school communities, Sarah oversees the school Medicaid program, School Brain Injury Program, and several other school health-related grants in Colorado.

General Board Positions

General Board

Education Chair: open position

Historian: open position

Legislative Chair(s): Kelli Meuller & Monica Wood

Membership Chair: Kala Bennett

Merchandising Chair: Denise Nelson

Website/ Social Media: open position