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Retirees 2024: Nurse coordinator spent 23 years caring for kids

Kathy Knawa wore a nurse’s uniform for 18 years before transitioning into a new specialty area — school nursing. Knawa is retiring after 23 years as coordinator of District 161 nursing services.

Kathy Knawa. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)

“I worked with children, and I love education. I love teaching and just being able to teach children and others about health concerns. I love working with kids, so school nursing is like the best of all worlds.…

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