Heather E. Kee
Newark
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in school health, delivering care to 3000 students across multiple facilities. Specializes in chronic disease management, emergency response, and health education. Holds a master’s degree in health and wellness education, enhancing collaboration with students, families, and community partners.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Wellness Coordinator
Newark City Schools
Newark
01.2022 - Current
- Led District Wellness Committee, prioritized initiatives and coordinated successful implementation.
- Design and implement evidence-based wellness initiatives for students and staff.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district wellness policies and nutritional guidelines.
- Support mental health initiatives, trauma informed practices, and employee wellness programs.
- Collected and analyzed wellness data, reported actionable outcomes to district leadership.
- Built partnerships with community agencies, enhanced wellness programming through collaboration.
Insurance Committee Member
Newark City Schools
Newark
01.2017 - Current
District Nurse
Newark City Schools
Newark
01.2015 - Current
- Provide district-wide school health services for 3,000 students across four buildings, ensuring equitable access to high quality care and health education.
- Develop and manage chronic disease and emergency care plans, administer medications, perform skilled nursing procedures, and respond to acute medical needs.
- Coordinated care for medically fragile students, developing emergency action plans, conducting staff training, and collaborating with EMS and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive support.
- Led preventive health initiatives, implementing mandated screenings, ensuring immunization compliance, conducting communicable disease surveillance, and promoting district health efforts.
- Supervise and support three health staff members, offering training, guidance, and oversight to maintain compliance with state and district standards.
- Acted as liaison among families, educators, administrators, and healthcare partners, ensuring compliance with FERPA/HIPAA while supporting district policy, training, and quality improvement.
- Support nursing education through Central Ohio Technical College clinicals.
Building Wellness Champion
Newark City Schools
Newark
01.2016 - 01.2022
Substitute Teacher
Newark City Schools
Newark
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Delivered instruction across grade levels and subjects, fostering an engaging learning environment.
- Enhanced communication and classroom management skills, improving student engagement in health education.
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure curriculum continuity.
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Robinson Memorial Hospital
Ravenna
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Delivered direct patient care in acute clinical environment, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Assisted with treatments, monitored vital signs, and supported multidisciplinary teams.
- Acquired essential clinical skills through hands-on patient care activities, enhancing ability to support diverse patient needs.
Education
MEd - Health & Wellness Education
American College of Education
05-2026
Registered Nurse (RN) -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
11-2013
BS - Integrated Health Studies
Kent State University
05-2005
Skills
Program planning
Wellness programs
Health education
School nursing and student care
Public health
Care coordination
Healthcare coordination
- Compliance oversight
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Community engagement
- Clinical assessment
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Team collaboration
- General nursing skills
- Student advocacy
Committees And Organizational Teams
- Insurance Committee Member, Newark City Schools, 2017-01-01 to Present
- Building Wellness Champion, Newark City Schools, 2016-01-01 to 2022-01-01
Certification
- Active Ohio Nursing License
- CPR
Accomplishments
- 2025-2026 Educator of the Year
Timeline
District Wellness Coordinator
Newark City Schools
01.2022 - Current
Insurance Committee Member
Newark City Schools
01.2017 - Current
Building Wellness Champion
Newark City Schools
01.2016 - 01.2022
District Nurse
Newark City Schools
01.2015 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Newark City Schools
01.2013 - 01.2014
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Robinson Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2009
MEd - Health & Wellness Education
American College of Education
Registered Nurse (RN) -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
BS - Integrated Health Studies
Kent State University