{"id":28632,"date":"2025-07-22T14:38:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T19:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/?p=28632"},"modified":"2025-07-23T11:24:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T16:24:28","slug":"welcome-to-mpa-ms-sidney-fellows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/2025\/07\/22\/welcome-to-mpa-ms-sidney-fellows\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to MPA, Ms. Sidney Fellows!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28645 alignright img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/nclhx5yj.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SidneyFellowsWP.png\" alt=\"MPA nurse Sidney Fellows.\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/>Welcome to MPA, Ms. Sidney Fellows! Ms. Fellows will be joining as the school nurse, and we are so happy to introduce her to our community.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>From what school\/organization are you coming?\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nI am coming from Skyview Middle School in ISD 622.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell us about your education and past experience.\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nI have a bachelor\u2019s degree in business administration and a master\u2019s degree in nursing. I maintain several licenses and certifications relevant to school nursing, including a school nurse license, a public health nursing license, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). I have previous healthcare experience working for District 622, Twin Cities Orthopedics, and Davita Kidney Care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What did you find appealing about MPA?\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nMPA stands out as a supportive community where students succeed and thrive. Each student is valued for their own unique talents, and it\u2019s evident how supportive students are of their peers. MPA is a place where people truly care about one another.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>What lasting impact do you plan to have on MPA and its students?\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nI want students and families to know I am here to support them in any way that I can, and I will meet you where you are at without judgment. I want students to feel safe and supported at school with any health concerns, including physical, mental, and emotional health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s your big dream?<\/strong><br \/>\nI&#8217;ve always wanted to live somewhere warm by a beach. I also want to someday go back to school to get my doctoral degree.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are you and your family passionate about?\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nMy family is passionate about rescuing dogs, especially German Shepherds. We have adopted several over the years. Working with &#8220;Saving Shepherds of Minnesota&#8221; opened my eyes to the crisis of neglected and homeless dogs, particularly in the south. All dogs deserve a good life and a loving home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s a fun fact about you that our community would love to know?<\/strong><br \/>\nI am an identical twin, and my twin is also a nurse!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to MPA, Ms. Sidney Fellows! Ms. Fellows will be joining as the school nurse, and we are so happy to introduce her to our community. From what school\/organization are you coming?\u00a0 I am coming from Skyview Middle School in ISD 622. 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