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Board honors J.W. Eater lead secretary after on-site EpiPen response
Summary
Rantoul City Schools recognized Tierra Norwood, lead secretary at J.W. Eater Junior High, after she administered an EpiPen and directed an emergency response for a student in January; the board praised her training and decisive action.
The Rantoul City Schools Board recognized Ms. Tierra Norwood of J.W. Eater Junior High at its April 16 meeting for administering an EpiPen to a student who exhibited a swollen face and signs of a severe allergic reaction.
According to the board's statement, Ms. Norwood noticed the student, directed others to call 911 and a parent, retrieved an emergency EpiPen and administered the injection; the board credited her training and calm response with ensuring the student received timely care. The board thanked her "for your care, your professionalism, and your commitment to our students."
