Clinic Information

My name is Donna Knepp and I am the School Nurse at Rosa Parks Elementary. I have been the nurse here since our school opened in 2006. I have worked in Prince William County since 2004 and have been a nurse for 30 years. I graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. All of my years working have been in Pediatrics. I serve on committees for PWCS such as the Wellness Policy, Healthy Communities/Healthy Youth, School Nurse Orientation Committee and the School Health Awareness Committee. I am also a member of the Rosa Parks Wellness Committee , Crisis Management Team and the School Health Response Team.

My hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. If you have any questions or concerns about your student, please contact me.

Below are some of the ways I support student health here at Rosa Parks Elementary:

• Health Education - Provides health education to students, staff, and parents (Dental, Wellness, Nutrition, Concussion, etc.).
• Health Services - Assesses health needs of students and provides nursing interventions (Vision/Hearing Screenings per Virginia State Guidelines, Health and Wellness Lessons).
• Healthy Environment - Identifies health and safety concerns in the school environment (Classrooms, Playground, etc.).
• Nutritional Services - Supports healthy food services programs (Wellness Policy).
• Physical Education/Activity - Promotes health and physical wellness which promotes healthy behaviors (Walk to School Day, Bike to School Day, Kids Heart Challenge, Fun Run, Field Day, Plus 5 Fitness, etc.).
• Counseling/Mental Health - Assesses needs, provides interventions and refers students to appropriate staff or community agencies.
• Parent/Community - Promotes parent/guardian and community involvement in assuring a healthy, safe school and environment for learning.

Donna Knepp, RN, BSN
School Nurse
703-580-9665/main office
571-589-2587/clinic