To protect and promote optimal health and wellness for the A.W. Brown Leadership Academy scholars and campus community to support the mission and vision of the district for the welfare of all stakeholders. School nursing, a specialized practice of nursing, protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances academic success. School nurses, grounded in ethical and evidence-based practice, are the leaders who bridge health care and education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student-centered care, and collaborate to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop their full potential.