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House honors Amy Hastings as Delaware's 2026 School Nurse of the Year
Summary
The House recognized Amy Hastings, RN, of the Appoquinimink School District as Delaware's 2026 School Nurse of the Year; colleagues highlighted her 19 years with the district and a recent $18,000 grant to expand diabetes education statewide.
The Delaware House of Representatives recognized Amy Hastings, RN, as the 2026 Delaware School Nurse of the Year during its May 6 floor session.
Representative Uhrick and colleagues presented a written tribute noting Hastings' nearly 19 years serving the Appoquinimink School District and more than 30 years as a registered nurse. The tribute said Hastings focuses on students with complex medical needs, particularly diabetes, and helped establish the district's diabetes support nurse role.
"School nurses are often the quiet heroes of our schools," Hastings said, thanking legislators and noting that school nurses are "far more than the person who gives out ice packs or checks temperatures" and serve as health-care providers, advocates and counselors.
Representatives noted that Hastings, together with the Lions Club, obtained an $18,000 grant to expand diabetes education and training for school nurses and staff statewide. The House issued its formal congratulations and directed that the written tribute be signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk.
No formal policy change or vote followed the recognition; the presentation was ceremonial, intended to highlight school nurses' role in student health and safety.
