The Health Department is closed Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday.
  • School Advisory Workgroup

    Help us improve our School Health and Safety program.

    The mission of the School Advisory Workgroup is to get public input on the Health Department School programs and policies. With your help, we can achieve our goal of healthy, safe, and successful students, teachers and schools.

    Meetings

    The School Advisory Workgroup meets twice a year in the spring and fall. 

    Who can join?

    Everyone is welcome to join. Our members include a diverse group of stakeholders:

    • Public and private schools (administrators, risk managers, teachers, nurses and staff).
    • School architects.
    • Parents.
    • Community and agency partners.

    Ready to make a difference?

    Contact us at (253) 649-1713 or communitysafety@tpchd.org.

    Health Department Staff

    NameTitlePhoneEmail
    Jessica GehleEnvironmental Health Division Director(253) 649-1845jgehle@tpchd.org
    Christina ShermanFood & Community Safety Program Manager(253) 649-1698csherman@tpchd.org
    Lori KarnesCommunity Safety Program Supervisor(253) 649-1712lkarnes@tpchd.org
    Crystal NewtonCommunity Safety Program Lead(253) 649-1778cnewton@tpchd.org