Raising the bar for School Nurses Day coming up on May 6: this year's Connecticut School Nurse of the Year is Hartford Public Schools School Nurse Shreeja Baidya from SAND School! She has worked for the past 15 years at SAND as a school nurse.
She graduated from Green Bay Wisconsin School of Nursing and is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She volunteers for Kensington-Berlin Rotary and was the Past President of Kensington-Berlin Rotary (2018-2020) and Paul Harris Award winner of 2022. She is also the current Newsletter Editor for Association of school nurses of Connecticut, past ASNC membership chair (2024-25). She also volunteered for the Bushnell and CT Nurse Honor Guard.
Her hobbies include travelling and meeting people from all over the world and immersing in their cuisine and culture. She can speak fluently Nepali, Newari, Hindi, Urdu, and English, and understands basic Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Japanese!!! Her upcoming goals are to visit Las Vegas, Nevada and Alaska to complete the fifty states of United States, and to be a better pickleball player. 🥒 🎾
Deborah Chameides, HPS Director of Nursing & Clinical Services shares with all our HPS School Nurses, "In recognition of National School Nurse Day, I want to extend my deepest appreciation for the exceptional skill, dedication, and professionalism you bring to our school communities each day. Your work reaches far beyond the walls of the nurse’s office – you support the physical, emotional, and overall well-being of our students in ways that truly make a difference. You are the steady hands in emergencies, the calm voices in moments of uncertainty, and the compassionate listeners who help students feel safe and supported. You manage complex health needs, promote wellness, guide families, and ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn in a healthy environment. Thank you for your service, your resilience, and the countless ways you support your students, staff, and families. I am grateful for your dedication, your heart, and the essential role you play in helping our schools thrive. I celebrate you today and every day!"
Congratulations on earning this honor, Ms. Baidya!!! Fly, SAND Eagles!!! #HartfordRise
In the picture, SAND School Nurse Shreeja Baidya is at center, with Principal Courtney McCoy (l.) and Assistant Principal Katelin Jacobs (r.).