Kara DeFord, BSN, RN, NCSN - [email protected]
Ms.DeFord has been a nurse for 11 years and this is her 10th year at ABHS! She is a Nationally Certified School Nurse with a special interest in mental health. Ms.Deford has previously volunteered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and been a QPR presenter. Ms. Deford is also a proud Certified Diabetic Care and Education Specialist.
When not at AHS, Ms.DeFord loves spending time with her family, traveling, reading, hiking, walking, and practicing yoga.
Laurie Wallace, RN - [email protected]
Ms. Wallace is an Aberdeen High School graduate and has been a nurse for 17 years. This is her 2nd year working at ABHS! She has a background in Emergency Room Nursing and Post Anesthesia care for adults and pediatrics. Ms. Wallace enjoys working with students to promote good physical and mental health. She is passionate about nutrition and enjoys teaching children and adolescents healthy eating habits.
When not at work Ms. Wallace can be found on the sidelines of soccer and basketball games cheering on her boys. If she gets any free time, Ms. Wallace enjoys reading and cooking.