'The Best School Nurse I've Ever Seen': Avon Local Hero

AVON, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Anne Watson who nominated Ellen Farrell of Avon.

Hero's job: Health Care

If other, job: As well as education

Relationship to nominee: She is the school nurse at Thompson Brook School in Avon. I was the Principal at the time.

Reason for recognition: In my 25 years in education, she is the best school nurse I’ve ever seen. She goes out of her way to teach students life skills to take care of themselves. And she does it in a positive way, often teaching while classes. She gives fun, interactive class.

One thing to know: She gives fun, interactive classes on how to wash your hands. The adults learn just as much as the children as they use ultraviolet light to discover where they miss. She has organized unbelievable fundraisers for illnesses that our students have.

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