Hi, I’m Wendy, the school nurse at Willow Elementary and the District Health Services Coordinator. Welcome to my online office! Here, you’ll find resources for parents, students, and nurses, including immunization information, mindfulness tools, and a community photo album.

This year marks my 18th as a school nurse in the Mat-Su Borough School District. I’ve served at Wasilla Middle, Mat-Su Central, and now Willow Elementary, combining my psychiatric nursing foundation and holistic care to support students.

A highlight of my career was being named the 2023 National Board Certified School Nurse of the Year. I’m also pursuing my Master’s in Nursing Education and Leadership at UAA, researching AI integration in nursing, and mindfulness education.

Outside of work, I enjoy adventuring in nature, creating art, writing (I've self-published a children's book titled, "Ricky Raccoon's Super Sniffer", and exploring AI tools.

Wendy DeGraffenried, BSN, RN, NCSN, HN-BC
Phone (907) 495-9304  l  Fax (907) 495-9380
wendy.degraffenried@matsuk12.us