About MSNO
Mission/Overview
Mission of the MSNO and
an Overview of Our Organization.
Board/Leadership
Board Members, Standing Committee
& Regional Chairs
Mission & Overview
Vision
- All Massachusetts school nurses will be equipped to practice and advocate so every student in our Commonwealth will be healthy, safe and ready to learn.
We value:
advocacy
collaboration
collegiality
education
inclusiveness
integrity
professionalism
Mission
- Promote and advance quality school health services throughout the Commonwealth and promote the rights, interests and professional growth of our members.
- Members are encouraged to take an active stance in decisions directly impacting school nursing, especially in the legislative, economic and educational areas.
Definition of School Nursing
- School nursing, a specialized practice of nursing, protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances academic success.
- School nurses, grounded in ethical and evidence-based practice, are the leaders who bridge health care and education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student-centered care, and collaborate to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop their full potential.
- Adopted by the NASN Board of Directors February 2017.
Our History
- Founded in 1970, the Massachusetts School Nurse Organization (MSNO) has been a strong voice for school nurses throughout the Commonwealth.
- MSNO is a growing non-profit organization with approximately 800 members, including school nurses, school administrators, public health nurses, practitioners, consultants, educators, and retired school nurses.
- MSNO is directed by an elected board of directors and a grassroots organizational structure.
- Membership across the Commonwealth is divided into ten regions.
Past Presidents
- Martha Rich (1970- 1972)
- Anna Margaret Ray (1972 – 1974)
- Nancy Wolfe (1974 – 1976)
- Gladys Newhall (1976 – 1978)
- Jayne Cash (1978 – 1980)
- Susan Kelly (1980 – 1981)
- Jackie Mawhinney (1981 – 1984)
- Nancy Miller (1984 – 1986)
- Ann Lowry (1986 – 1988)
- Anne Kinsley (1988 – 1990)
- Judi McAuliffe (1990 – 1992)
- Linda Salmonsen (1992 – 1994)
- Katherine O’Neill (1994 – 1996)
- Marcia Buckminster (1996 – 2000) plus 2/2002-2003
- Mary Zamorski (2001 – 2002)
- Katherine O’Neill (2003 – 2005)
- Marie DeSisto (2005 – 2007)
- Kathy Hassey (2007 – 2009)
- Mimi Stamer (2009 – 2011)
- Pamela Rivers (2011 – 2013)
- Judy Styer (2013 – 2015)
- Carilyn Rains (2015 – 2017)
- Katie Vozeolas (2017 – Feb. 2018) resigned took position outside school nursing
- Carilyn Rains (Feb. to June 2018)
- Jenny Gormley (2018-2020)
- Doreen Crowe (2020-2022)
- Cathryn Hampson (2022-2024 )
- Marette Power (2024-2026)
Strategic Plan
Strategic Priorities:
- Increase Advocacy
- Improve Communication
- Strengthen Member Opportunities
- Strengthen Organization Infrastructure
By-Laws
Board & Leadership
Executive Officers
Kathleen Schoemer, President
Marette Power, Past-President
Karen Rufo, VP of Programs
Deb Dwinell, Treasurer
Jessica Gervais, Secretary
Shanyn Toulouse, NASN Director
June Kazes, Strategic Consultant
Standing Committee
Katie Bartolini, NBCSN Liaison Co-Chair
Rebecca Boutwell, Data Coordinator Co-Chair
Rebecca Boutwell
BSN RN NCSN
Data Coordinator,Co-Chair
North Middlesex Regional School District
District Resource Nurse
Terry Grimm, Membership
Kathy Hassey, Scholarship & Awards
Rachel Jackson, Private and Independent Schools Co-Chair
Kate Maher, Collaborative Schools Liaison, PANS/PANDA Representative
Kate Maher
MS-PHCNS, RN
Collaborative Nurse Co-Chair
PANS/PANDA Representative
Liza Marzilli, Private and Independent Schools Co-Chair
Judy McAuliffe, Historian
Judy McAuliffe
RN
Historian
Jenn Roca, Vocational Liaison
Stacey Schakel, NBCSN Liaison Co-Chair
Kathleen Schoemer, DESE Liaison
Open Positions
- Communications Consultant
- Webmaster
- Region 1 Co-Chair
- Region 2 Co-Chair
- Region 9 Co-Chair
- Region 10 Co-Chair
Regional Chairs
Regional Chairs
- The MSNO is organized by region across the Commonwealth.
- There are 10 regions, each with its own Chairperson.
Ann Linehan, Region 1 Co-Chair
Judy McAuliffe, Region 1 Co-Chair
Judy McAuliffe
Region 1 Co-Chair
Retired RN
Cheryl Barczak, Region 2 Co-Chair
Cheryl Barczak
MSN, RN
Region 2 Co-Chair
North Andover Public Schools
Deb Dwiinell, Region 3 Chair Co-Chair
Candace Goyette, Region 4 Co-Chair
Candace Goyette, BSN, RN
Region 4 Chair
Administrator of Health Services
East Longmeadow Public Schools
candace.goyette@eastlongmeadowma.govJennifer Puhalski, Region 4 Co-Chair
Jennifer Puhalski
BSN, RN, NCSN
Region 4 Co-Chair
Director of Health Services
Hampden-Wilberham Regional School District
Stacey Schakel, Region 5 Co-Chair
Stacey Schakel
MSN, M.Ed., CAGS, RN, NCSN
Region 5 Co-Chair
School Nurse
Mashpee Public Schools
Marette Power, Region 5 Co-Chair
Marette Power
BSN, RN, NCSN
Region 5 Co-Chair
Lead Nurse
Cape Cod Collaborate School
Becky McCaffrey, Regional 6 Chair
Becky McCaffrey BSN, RN, NCSN (she/her/hers)
Regional 6 Chair
Director of School Health Services
Gardner Public Schools
Karen Rufo, Region 7 Co-Chair
Kathleen Garvin, Region 7 Co-Chair
Kathleen Garvin
Region 7 Co-Chair
Retired RN
Roselaine Charlucien-Koech, Region 8 Co-Chair
Roselaine Charlucien-Koech
Region 8 Co-Chair
School Nurse
Boston Public Schools
Patty McCaffrey, Region 9 Co-Chair
Patty McCaffrey, MSN, RN
Retired School Nurse Leader
Region 9 Co-Chair
Judy Aubin, Region 10 Chair Co-Chair
PDF of List of Towns By Region with Regional Chairperson
Working Groups
Working Groups
Working Groups of the Board include:
- Advocacy
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- Contact email: advocacy@msno.org
- Communication
- Membership
- Organizational Development
Board Meetings
- Board Meetings will typically meet from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
- Please check e-newsletter and website for updates to schedule and location.
- Guests of MSNO Members are welcome.
- For more information, please contact Marette Power,
MSNO President at president@msno.org .