The School Nurses of California Foundation
supporting the work of school nurses through partnerships and programs that improve student well-being and academic success.
supporting the work of school nurses through partnerships and programs that improve student well-being and academic success.
SNOCF Honors Sheri Coburn with its "Bright Spark" Award!
The School Nurses of California Foundation extends its heartiest congratulations to CSNO’s Executive Director, Sheri Coburn, for being the very first recipient of SNOCF’s “Bright Spark Award” that was presented to her during CSNO's 2024 Annual Conference in Palm Desert! This newly created award honors individuals who spark SNOCF’s success by advocating for our Mission of supporting the work of school nurses.
Sheri’s spark cannot be dimmed. She has been instrumental in strengthening the partnership between CSNO and SNOCF. Her strong leadership and non-stop energy for new ideas and projects have dazzled us. She and her late husband Pete have been among SNOCF’s most generous financial donors. Sheri lights up the room with her love of life, fun and laughter. She sparks SNOCF and all school nurses to be the best we can be!
Congratulations to you, Sheri, for this honor that you so richly deserve!
Sheri’s spark cannot be dimmed. She has been instrumental in strengthening the partnership between CSNO and SNOCF. Her strong leadership and non-stop energy for new ideas and projects have dazzled us. She and her late husband Pete have been among SNOCF’s most generous financial donors. Sheri lights up the room with her love of life, fun and laughter. She sparks SNOCF and all school nurses to be the best we can be!
Congratulations to you, Sheri, for this honor that you so richly deserve!
SNOCF is a Gold Level Sponsor for CSNO's Annual Conference for the 9th Consecutive Year!
SNOCF is proud to announce that once again, for the 9th Consecutive Year, we are a Gold Level Sponsor for the California School Nurses Organization's 2024 Annual Conference! This year it is being held Feb. 7-11, 2024 in Rancho Mirage, CA.
*We would like to welcome all California school nurse attendees!!! Please come visit us at our booth and get some great information and earn a chance to win one of many wonderful raffle prizes!*
*Also please plan to attend our Saturday afternoon 4:00pm Breakout Session #5D in SALON F titled “Enhancing Your School Nurse Practice”.
Hope to see you all there!
*We would like to welcome all California school nurse attendees!!! Please come visit us at our booth and get some great information and earn a chance to win one of many wonderful raffle prizes!*
*Also please plan to attend our Saturday afternoon 4:00pm Breakout Session #5D in SALON F titled “Enhancing Your School Nurse Practice”.
Hope to see you all there!
Announcing SNOCF's 2023 Fall Grant Award Recipients!
The School Nurses of California Foundation is proud to announce the 3 recipients of our 2023 Fall Grant Cycle! Congratulations to each of you!
Exciting News to Share!
The Board of Directors of The School Nurses of California Foundation is very pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Liz Dietz, EdD, RN, CS-NP, CSN, FAAN, as its new President, effective July 1, 2023. Liz has currently been serving on SNOCF’s Board since April 2020. She also previously served on SNOCF’s Board from July 2015 – June 2017. Liz takes over from Marilyn Alexander, who served as SNOCF’s president since October 2018.
Dr. Dietz is currently employed with the American Red Cross’s Disaster Health Services in several capacities: Manager of the Virtual Family Assistance Center, Advisor/Mentor to the Armed Forces, and Disability Integration Regional Lead.
Dr. Dietz holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of San Francisco. Liz is a Professor Emeritus from San Jose State University, where she taught school nurses, community health and leadership/management. Dr. Dietz is also a credentialed school nurse with the San Jose Unified School District.
Additionally, Dietz is past-President as well as past Director of Legislation of ANA\C. She has also been on the Board of Directors for the American Nurses Association.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Liz Dietz as SNOCF's new President! We look forward to her dynamic leadership for the coming year!
Dr. Dietz is currently employed with the American Red Cross’s Disaster Health Services in several capacities: Manager of the Virtual Family Assistance Center, Advisor/Mentor to the Armed Forces, and Disability Integration Regional Lead.
Dr. Dietz holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of San Francisco. Liz is a Professor Emeritus from San Jose State University, where she taught school nurses, community health and leadership/management. Dr. Dietz is also a credentialed school nurse with the San Jose Unified School District.
Additionally, Dietz is past-President as well as past Director of Legislation of ANA\C. She has also been on the Board of Directors for the American Nurses Association.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Liz Dietz as SNOCF's new President! We look forward to her dynamic leadership for the coming year!
Our MISSION: The School Nurses of California Foundation supports the work of school nurses through partnerships and programs that improve student well-being and academic success.
Our VISION: California students and school communities have the resources to live healthy successful lives. Our Current FOCUS: SNOCF's current focus is to support the wellbeing of school nurses with efforts to enhance their visibility, to promote their achievements, to offer collaboration, and to collect data on their workloads. |
SNOCF’s Values & Vision Statement on Representation, Equity & Inclusion
The School Nurses of California Foundation believes that racism, prejudice, and discrimination harm all children, and have a profoundly negative effect on their school achievement, health, self-efficacy, and social-emotional growth. As such, SNOCF is committed to supporting the health and educational needs of all students, regardless of race, culture, linguistic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic status, or disability.
SNOCF strives for representation, equity, and inclusion with all activities and programs to create equal opportunity for grants, research, professional development opportunities for school nurses, community partnerships, and other philanthropic efforts. Additionally, SNOCF actively recruits and welcomes persons from all races, backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, genders, ethnicities, ages, and abilities to its Board of Directors.
SNOCF strives for representation, equity, and inclusion with all activities and programs to create equal opportunity for grants, research, professional development opportunities for school nurses, community partnerships, and other philanthropic efforts. Additionally, SNOCF actively recruits and welcomes persons from all races, backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, genders, ethnicities, ages, and abilities to its Board of Directors.
The School Nurses of California Foundation is proud to recognize the following Community Partners for their continued tremendous support:
The School Nurses of California Foundation (SNOCF) provides financial support for:
- Projects and Programs to help keep California students healthy and ready to learn.
- Data Collection, Reports, and Technology Tools that focus on improving school health or school health services.
- School Nurses who conduct and publish research that contributes to the body of knowledge for the practice of school nursing and school health.
The school nurse strives to strengthen and facilitate the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of children. (CEC 49426)