The mission of the Kentucky Department of Education’s School Health Branch is to empower all students to reach their full potential by fostering healthy lifestyles, preventing disease, and creating safe and healthy learning environments. We strive to achieve this by building strong partnerships, providing best practice guidance regarding school health, support policies that prioritize the well-being of every child, and addresses the unique needs of students with health conditions.
Meet Our Team:
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School Health Branch Manager
Angie McDonald, RN
State School Nurse Consultant
Abby Henshaw, RN
Western Kentucky Health Program Administrator
Crystal Dillingham
Central Kentucky Health Program Administrator
Caitlyn Mounce,MS
Eastern Kentucky Health Program Administrator
Stephanie Bunge
Project Director
Jalynn Stubbs
School Health Consultant, Lead Advisor
Tonia Hickman
Resource Management Analyst II
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Jim Tackett
Division of District Support
Office of Finance and Operations
300 Sower Blvd. – 4th floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-5279 Ext. 4446
jim.tackett@education.ky.gov