Nurse Kristin is a lifelong resident of Amesbury, MA and a former graduate of Amesbury High School. Before working for the school system, she worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner in a variety of settings including community health, primary care, urgent care and skilled nursing. After the height of COVID and the birth of her second son, Nurse Kristin decided she was ready for a change and found her way back to the school system that had originally guided her into health care. 

Nurse Kristin has experience with a wide range of ages and has a particular interest in public health, health promotion as well as adolescent health.  Aside from her duties as the lead nurse of the Amesbury School District, she is also co-chair of the local wellness committee. She is also deeply involved with PACT (Partnership of Amesbury Community and Teens) at Amesbury High School. She recently became a board certified school nurse and loves to be able to care for the health of the community she grew up in. Though she enjoys working with all ages, she really loves working with high school students and helping them mature, grow and discover their future and full potential.  

In her free time Nurse Kristin enjoys spending quality time with her husband Kevin and two young boys, Brendan and Sean. Nurse Kristin enjoys the connection she has to Amesbury both personally and professionally and excited to continue to meet new faces.

Lead Nurse:  Kristin Tierney, FNP-C, NCSN

Nicole has devoted more than 15 years to her nursing profession and is married to Ryan, with whom she has two children, Brayden and Elle. While attending nursing school, she gained experience as a phlebotomist, EKG technician, PVR testing, and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in both hospital and home care environments for patients across various age groups.

Upon receiving her nursing board certification, Nicole started her career in nursing on a medical-surgical floor that later evolved into a step-down stroke unit. During her time at Union, she also gained valuable experience in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Telemetry Unit, Infusion Center, and the IV team. As the operational landscape at Union Hospital changed, she moved to the Emergency Department, where she found significant satisfaction in her work. While working at Union, Nurse Nicole undertook part-time roles in a correctional facility and continued providing private care at home.

Before Union Hospital's closure, she sought a position closer to her home in Amesbury and joined the Emergency Department at Anna Jaques Hospital. After the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nurse Nicole stepped down from her charge nurse position and discovered her enthusiasm for school nursing. She briefly served at Masconomet High School, where her husband Ryan is employed, before securing her current role at Amesbury Elementary School. Nurse Nicole is excited about the recent changes in Amesbury and enjoys working with younger elementary students. She looks forward to observing their growth and development as they advance to the upper elementary grades. Nurse Nicole also enjoys working with Nurse Jody on a School Nurse Conference held annually each summer at St. Anselm's College.

Outside of her professional duties, Nurse Nicole values the time spent with her family by Sebago Lake. She also enjoys engaging in friendly conversations with students throughout the streets of Amesbury!

Nicole Quadros, BSN, RN

Nurse Kieran has resided in Amesbury for over two decades and appreciates the charm of small-town life. She previously held the position of charge nurse in a medical telemetry unit at Beverly Hospital since 2006. Her initial foray into public education began as a substitute nurse at Cashman Elementary School, where she quickly developed a passion for the role. When the opportunity arose, Nurse Kieran embraced the chance for a new direction and was appointed as the full-time nurse at Cashman Elementary.

Having always aspired to be a school nurse, the current phase of her life, with her children now attending school full-time, has proven to be ideal. She is eager to become a part of the exceptional health team at Amesbury Public Schools. In her leisure time, Nurse Kieran enjoys outdoor activities and cherishes moments spent with her family, including her three children: Dacotah, Brayden, and Jackson. Recently, Nurse Ford and her family have joyfully welcomed baby Luca, making Nurse Ford a Grammy!

Kieran Ford, RN

Nurse Jody started her career in nursing on an orthopedic-neurology medical-surgical floor then spent the last 13 years in the hospital specializing in the care of laboring mothers and their newborns. Here in the Labor and Delivery Unit she trained new staff and is also a Certified Lactation Consultant. When Jody began substitute nursing for the district, she fell in love with school nursing!

Nurse Jody did not hesitate in joining Amesbury Middle School in December of 2021. At the height of the pandemic, Nurse Jody provided AMS with the professional, caring and welcoming support both the students and staff needed. Nurse Jody loves her connections with her students and their families at AMS. She is also committed to lifelong learning and has immersed herself in school community nursing. She enjoys attending conferences and has also obtained her National School Nurse Certification.  She also is a member of the planning committee for an annual School Nurse Conference that is held each summer at St. Anselm's College.

Nurse Jody believes in educating on health and wellness in order to ensure children learn to the best of their ability in the classroom. She uses every interaction as a teaching moment and hopes every student leaves her clinic having learned something.

A proud Mom of two daughters, Emmalyn and Mari, Nurse Jody and her husband, Brock, enjoy traveling and attending musical theater performances together as a family.  They are also proud of their two rescue doggos, Maise and Dodger.  If you see Nurse Jody around town, make sure to say hi!  

Jody Omohundro, BSN, RN, NCSN

Hello!

I am Nurse Michelle, and I’m thrilled to be part of the amazing APS nursing team! I joined during the 2024–2025 school year, bringing with me 25 years of nursing experience.

My nursing journey began at the University of New Hampshire followed by my employement at BIDMC, Boston in 2000, where I worked as a medical-surgical nurse before venturing into Obstetrics—Labor & Delivery, Postpartum Care, and the NICU. Over the years, I’ve pursued professional development and earned certifications as a Childbirth Educator and an IBCLC Lactation Consultant.

As I transitioned into school nursing, I continued to hold per diem positions at BIDMC and Beverly Hospital, staying connected to bedside care as a lactation consultant and nurse educator during the summer months and on various weekends. I have also been involved in public health through the health department, supporting vaccine clinics, contact tracing, CPR education, and serving as a clinical instructor for college nursing students.

Each summer, my sons and I spend two weeks under the pines at Camp Belknap NH, where I serve as camp nurse while they enjoy the outdoors and make lifelong friendships.
When I am not in the nurse's office, at the bedside, or in the lecture hall, you may find me enjoying my time with my husband, Ryan, and our three children—Julia (AHS Class of 2025 and a rising freshman at Saint Anselm College) and our twin boys, Nathan and Andrew (AHS Class of 2028). Our family also includes Reba, our sweet rescue dog adopted in 2017. We love all things outdoors—especially hiking, biking, traveling, and discovering new places and authentic foods—but also enjoy quiet nights at home together.

On a personal level, I love waking with the sun, a good cup of coffee, learning about the newest health trends (weighted vest - lol) and Italian pastry, ricotta pie & tiramisu. I am also very active volunteer in our school community through the AHS Boosters, Grad Night Committee, and serve as one of the advisors to the Class of 2028.

School nursing has always been a strong desire of mine, and I’m so grateful to be part of the AHS community. I feel incredibly lucky for the warm welcome from the APS staff and administration—and I have to admit, the 3-minute walk to work is a wonderful bonus!

As your school nurse, I’m here to assess, treat, support, and educate. My goal is to help everyone stay well—and always find a way to seek the joy!

Michelle Parsons, BSN, RN

Catie has been recognized with high honors for her Red Cross Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) Certification and has accumulated five years of experience as a Nursing Assistant, along with several years in home care. After obtaining her license, Catie served in a long-term care facility for the elderly during the height of the pandemic. Subsequently, she joined a Hospice team, where her most fulfilling role was to bring joy and comfort to the lives of those she cared for.

Prior to discovering her passion for nursing, Catie pursued a degree in Animal Science, earning her Associate's Degree. Although she has always had an affinity for animals, she ultimately realized that caring for people provided her with greater fulfillment.

Catie was raised in Amesbury and graduated from Amesbury High School in 2009, which has allowed her to form connections with many staff members. Her mother, Cynthia Yetman, plays a significant role in the community and the educational system, and having a mother who was a teacher instilled in Catie a deep appreciation for the school system.

Currently residing in Exeter, NH, Catie enjoys a happy life with her fiancée, Matt. In her leisure time, she enjoys reading, playing Nintendo games, and watching television with her pets. During the summer, her preferred vacation destination is swimming in the lake at Westward Shores in West Ossipee, NH.

Catie will serve as a float for all four schools, providing health support as needed. If you encounter her, do not hesitate to say “hi!” Catie is always eager to spread a little happiness to everyone she meets.

Caitlyn Dowling, CNA

Patricia Dancause, LPN