Coordinated School Health: Contact Us
Keeping Minnesota Students Healthy and Learning
A coordinated approach to school health improves children's health and their capacity to learn through the support of families, schools, and communities working together. Staff from the Minnesota Departments of Education and Health is available to help schools and communities with professional development, resources and technical assistance.
Safe & Healthy Learners - Minnesota Department of Education
Carol Thomas
Coordinated School Health
651-582-8453
carol.thomas@state.mn.us
Terri Swartout
SHIP School Health(Statewide Health Improvement Program)
terri.swartout@state.mn.us
Cammy Lehr
Graduation, Scaling Up Evidence-based Practices
cammy.lehr@state.mn.us
Deb Loy
Physical Activity, Nutrition and Tobacco Prevention
deb.loy@state.mn.us
Ruth Ellen Luehr
Homeless, Pandemic Planning, School Nurse Liaison
ruthellen.luehr@state.mn.us
Mary Thissen-Milder
HIV Prevention Education
mary.thissen-milder@state.mn.us
Sheila Oehrlein
21st Century Community Learning Centers, Afterschool
sheila.oehrlein@state.mn.us
Nancy Riestenberg
Project YES Safe and Drug Free Schools
nancy.riestenberg@state.mn.us
Ali Anfinson
21st Century Community Learning Centers, Afterschool
allison.anfinson@state.mn.us
School Health - Minnesota Department of Health
Gabriel McNeal
Coordinated School Health
651-201-5399
gabriel.mcneal@state.mn.us
Rachel Cohen
SHIP (Statewide Health Improvement Program)
rachel.cohen@state.mn.us
Cheryl Smoot
School Health Services
cheryl.smoot@state.mn.us
Jennifer O’Brien
Adolescent Health Coordinator
Jennifer.OBrien@state.mn.us
March 2011