The school nurse is available daily to provide for the physical well being of each student.  The nurse is charged with the responsibilities of assessing the health needs of each child, dispensing medications as prescribed by a doctor, and generally communicating any special health-related information to staff and parents as needed.  On-going health care for student illness or injury is the responsibility of the student’s personal physician.

If your child has a special need or health concern please make sure the school nurse is aware of the situation.  The school nurse is always available to meet to discuss health issues with a parent/guardian.  Students who have special health concerns will have this information forwarded to the teaching staff regularly working with the child as requested by the parent/guardian or on a need to know basis. 

Forms and General Health Information

Need a form? Click on the Health Services Forms link to view the form you may be looking for.

Websites for Parents and Students

Kid’s Health for Parents-Nutrition and Fitness
Pennsylvania Advocates for Nutrition and Activity
All the Buzz About BMI
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Obesity Prevention and Your Health

Mrs. Kathy Verbel

Mrs. Verbel, originally from New Jersey, has been a Pocono area resident for more than 25 years.  She graduated from William Paterson College in Wayne, New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  She received her School Nurse Certification and Masters in Health Education from East Stroudsburg University.  She began her Certified School Nurse position at SASD in 2000.  Prior to working at Stroudsburg, past positions included long term care, medical/ surgical, critical care, and homecare nursing, encompassing more than 30 years of experience.

kjverbel@stroudsburg.k12.pa.us

Mrs. Alexandra Irizarry

Mrs. Irizarry LPN, originally from New York, moved to the Poconos in 2003.  She has worked in the medical field for 15 years primarily in physicians offices.  When she relocated here, she began working with disabled homebound children.  Her position at Stroudsburg Middle School began in October 2008.  She also works at a local camp as a camp nurse during the summer months.

airizar@stroudsburg.k12.pa.us