Sophie gets her new Kidney!

 

Sophie, a 6 year old from Manteo, NC,  just received a kidney transplant, donated by her mother Kelly. After  a lengthy inpatient admission, Sophie and her mom stayed at the Ronald McDonald House while waiting for her transplant work-up to be complete.  Sophie  loves school and has enjoyed coming to the pediatric classroom to keep up with her school work. Her favorite activity is reading the Junie. B. Jones series with Ms. Weatherly.  So far they have read 9 books together!.  Although Sophie is shy and quiet, she tells us that her brother, Jack, is just like Junie B.! Read more about Sophie here.

Harrison's Story

Five year old Harrison is no stranger to the NC Children’s Hospital. His long journey started at birth and he has endured many hospitalizations and procedures along the way; as well as a few setbacks.  Recently, Harrison had to resume coming to UNC 3 days a week for hemodialysis treatments due to his body rejecting his kidney transplant. Not long after going back on dialysis, he contracted a rare infection.  Unfortunately, the treatment necessary to treat this infection caused him to have total loss of hearing.  On March 11, 2014, Harrison had cochlear implant surgery in his right ear. Next week, his implant will be “turned on” and he is excited about being able to hear again and having the surgery repeated in his left hear.   Despite all of this, Harrison continues to be a happy and energetic kindergartener.  Ms. Weatherly, Harrison’s Hospital School teacher is one of his biggest fans. “ Every day that Harrison and I work together I am reminded of what a remarkable young man he is. I always look forward to working with Harrison because of  his playful, affectionate, personality and inquisitive nature.  But most of all, even though I’ll miss him, I look forward to the time when he won’t have to have school at the hospital  anymore.”  Read more about Harrison’s story and the many lives he has touched.

Evie

Evie, a student at the Hospital School off an on for over a year, received a new kidney February 18 at UNC Hospitals. She was spotlighted on the WNCN News  twice as she shaved her dad's beard which he had grown since February 2013 in support of his daughter as she waited for a new kidney.  Evie was featured on the Children's Organ Transplant Association website and on the news before the transplant. Read about her courageous journey here and watch the video. Congratulations Evie!

New Principal!

Principal Named for UNC Hospital School

Dr. Nancy Yoder brings well-rounded experience to leadership position

Chapel Hill, NC – Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Nancy Yoder as Principal of the UNC Hospital School.

Dr. Yoder began her career as an exceptional children’s teacher in Rockford, Illinois and then served as an elementary classroom teacher and behavior specialist with the Department of Defense Schools in Germany. She was principal of elementary schools in Beloit, Sun Prairie and Madison, Wisconsin.

Currently, Yoder is Executive Director of Student Services and Alternative Education with the Madison Metropolitan School District in Madison, Wisconsin. In that role, she oversees the educational program at American Family Children's Hospital.

“We are very pleased to have Dr. Yoder joining our school district,” said Superintendent Tom Forcella. “Her extensive professional experience, coupled with her compassionate approach to student success, makes her uniquely suited for this important role.”