Veronika Benson, RN BSN MFA
Nurse Coordinator, Manassas Park City Schools
Veronika, originally from Maine, became an RN in 1988. She began her nursing career in Neonatal ICU and remained in pediatrics for over a decade. More recently, wanting to gain experience with adults, she practiced as a Case Manager in Home Health and Hospice. Veronika enjoys reading, gardening, traveling, gourmet food, and planning special dinners for family and friends.
Deborah Braun, LPN
Nurse, Cougar Elementary School
Nurse Braun began her nursing career nearly 40 years ago and has been the nurse at Cougar Elementary for the last 11 years! Prior to being a school nurse, she was a pediatric nurse at an Asthma/Allergy practice. Her interest in pediatrics and community health are why she loves being a school nurse and caring for the children of Manassas Park City Schools. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two grown sons, and her grandchildren Sadie and Cole! She also enjoys staying active with her two Australian Shepherd puppies: Hobie and Kobie!
Jennifer Bordeaux, RN
Nurse, Cougar Elementary School
Nurse Jennifer began her nursing career almost 25 years ago. This is her second year working in a school clinic, her first year at Cougar Elementary. While most of her nursing career has been spent taking care of the adult population, she has LOVED making the transition to working with the elementary school children! Nurse Jennifer has 3 children, 1 in college and 2 (twins) in high school. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching sports and spending time with friends.
Rosie Cardoza, LPN
Nurse, Manassas Park Elementary School
Nurse Rosie began her nursing career over 10 years ago as a pediatric nurse. Having four children of her own, she appreciates all stages of child development (especially the middle years) and loves serving at MPES! She is a member of the Medical Reserve Corp and serves as both a liaison and Spanish language translator within the Manassas Park City School family. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family, hiking, camping, running, and cheering on her children at their variety of sporting events!
Dianna VonVital, LPN
Nurse, Manassas Park Middle School
Nurse VonVital began her nursing career over 35 years ago and has been a nurse in Manassas Park City Schools for 17 years! She loves being a nurse! She is a native of Northern Virginia and is a proud member of the Medical Reserve Corp. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and three daughters (fun fact - two of them are twins!), cooking, and walking.
Nora Melendez, LPN
Nurse, Manassas Park High School
Nurse Nora began her nursing career over 20 years ago! She is also a proud graduate of Manassas Park High School herself. She joined the Manassas Park City Schools family as a nurse in the elementary school in 2012 and moved to the high school more recently. Nurse Nora has 3 children who attend Manassas Park City Schools and she loves the community here! Outside of work, she enjoys watching soccer and traveling with her family!