Coordinated School Health Contact

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Emily Poland, MPH, RN, NCSN
School Nurse Consultant / Coordinated School Health Coordinator

Supports the following areas:

  • Guidance on statewide school health policies.
  • Information on Coordinated School Health Programs.
  • Expertise in school nursing practice and health service delivery.
  • Health policy development and support.
  • Direction in creating or improving a coordinated system of health services in schools.

Phone: 207-592-0387


Email: Emily.Poland@maine.gov

Sarah DeCato, MSN, RN, NCSN
School Nurse Specialist

Supports the following areas:

  • Guidance on infectious disease management and reportable conditions, early childcare and education, emergency planning for health, and immunization questions.
  • Student health issues related to communicable or infectious diseases.
  • Training and professional development.

Phone: 207-441-3812


Email: Sarah.DeCato@maine.gov

Tammy Diaz, MPH, RN, NCSN
School Nurse Specialist

Supports the following areas:

  • Chronic condition management and oral health.
  • Mental health and substance use prevention.
  • School-Based Health Centers.
  • Health services quality improvement and strategic planning.
  • Training and professional development.

Phone: 207-592-0387


Email: Tammy.Diaz@maine.gov

Susan Berry
Health Education & Health Promotion Specialist

Supports the following areas:

  • Health education professional learning opportunities.
  • Employee wellness and healthy school policies and practices.
  • Health Education Standards and supporting guidance.
  • Health education curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
  • School-site health promotion and wellness policy development.
  • Connections to state and national experts in health education and promotion.

Phone: 207-215-8144


Email: Susan.Berry@maine.gov

Carolyn Gross, EdD
Physical Education Specialist

Supports the following areas:

  • Professional learning opportunities for physical education.
  • Physical and Health Education Standards documents.
  • Curriculum support and instructional resources.
  • Adapted Physical Education guidance.
  • School Health Profiles data requests and support.

Phone: 207-441-9043


Email: Carolyn.Gross@maine.gov

Angie Buker, MSN, RN, NCSN
School Nurse Regional Liaison (Central)

Supports the following areas:

  • Direct questions related to school nursing.
  • Professional development.
  • Connection to subject-matter experts.
  • Guidance related to school health services.
  • On- or off-site technical assistance.

Phone: 207-215-5460


Email: Angie.Buker@maine.gov

Nicole Furlong, MSN, RN, NCSN
School Nurse Regional Liaison (Western)

Supports the following areas:

  • Direct questions related to school nursing.
  • Professional development.
  • Connection to subject-matter experts.
  • Guidance related to school health services.
  • On- or off-site technical assistance.

Phone: 207-592-2518


Email: Nicole.Furlong@maine.gov

Lori Huot, BSN, RN, NCSN
School Nurse Regional Liaison (Southern)

Supports the following areas:

  • Direct questions related to school nursing.
  • Professional development.
  • Connection to subject-matter experts.
  • Guidance related to school health services.
  • On- or off-site technical assistance.

Phone: 207-530-0374


Email: Lori.Huot@maine.gov

Nick Oyler, BSN, RN, NCSN
School Nurse Regional Liaison (Northeast)

Supports the following areas:

  • Direct questions related to school nursing.
  • Professional development.
  • Connection to subject-matter experts.
  • Guidance related to school health services.
  • On- or off-site technical assistance.

Phone: 207-592-3536


Email: Nicholas.Oyler@maine.gov