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Health & Wellness

Wellness for life

Key School takes a comprehensive approach to health and wellness, recognizing the importance of students’ social, emotional, and physical well-being alongside academic growth. Support is proactive, integrated, and available throughout the school experience.

Our Health and Wellness team includes three licensed counselors, a certified athletic trainer, and a school nurse, along with faculty and staff who hold additional training and certifications. Together, they provide consistent, everyday support for students and families, not only during times of challenge, but as an essential part of school life.

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Who We Are

Nicole Banks headshot

School Counselor
First School, Lower School
DEIB Liaison
First School

Alexis Martin headshot

Assistant Athletic Director
Athletic Trainer

Middle School, Upper School

What We Do

School Nurse
  • Provides health care, first aid, and medical support during the school day
  • Supports families who have children with chronic care concerns such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, and seizures
  • Engages with families, faculty, and staff to ensure continuity of care as children transition from one grade to the next
  • Works closely with Key administration to provide guidance and education on community-wide health concerns
Athletic Trainer
  • Provides in-person, on-site support for student-athletes, grades 5-12
  • Recognizes, evaluates, and offers immediate care and treatment of athletic injuries
  • Collaborates with health professionals and assists with rehabilitation during injury recovery
  • Provides daily, in-person coverage of practices and home-field athletic events
First & Lower School Counselor
  • Teaches weekly Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) to all students in grades K-4 to educate students on self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness
  • Supports students one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom settings 
  • Provides parent/guardian education and works with families to build communication skills and positive parenting strategies, and provides guidance on having difficult conversations in developmentally appropriate ways
  • Works closely with the Learning Department and Key administration to advocate for students and families
Upper & Middle School Counselors
  • Sees students one-on-one or in small groups to address short-term challenges, help manage emotions, and apply interpersonal skills
  • Collaborates with families, outside providers, faculty, and administration to support student social-emotional success and growth
  • Develops and teaches Middle School Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Upper School Community Seminar programs
  • Works closely with the learning support team to identify and support students of concern
  • Offers professional development for faculty and staff and develops parent/guardian education programs 
  • Coordinates speakers and programming for students on topics related to their social-emotional health


Outdoor Education support

Wilderness & Behavioral First Responders. A number of our faculty are certified Wilderness First Responders. These individuals are trained to respond to emergency situations and medical emergencies in remote locations and wilderness settings.

Our Outdoor Education Department Head is a certified Behavioral First Responder providing on-site behavioral healthcare support as needed, in partnership with our school counselors, for students participating in Outdoor Education programs away from campus.

 

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