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Destiney O'Connor, BSN RN | Monday - Friday
Teeny Jacobsen BSN RN | Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Dawn Faaborg, BSN RN | Wednesday
Ashley Okyere, BSN RN | Thursday
Ashley Okyere, BSN RN | Thursday
About Nurse O'Connor
Destiney is a proud Phoenix native and Northwest Christian School alumna, having attended NCS from preschool through graduation in 2009. During her time at Northwest Christian, she enjoyed playing soccer throughout middle and high school, creating many cherished memories and developing a lifelong connection to the NCS community.
Her interest in the medical field began in a high school biology class at Northwest Christian, where she discovered a passion for caring for others. That inspiration led her to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Arizona State University, which she earned in 2013.
She dedicated more than 11 years to acute care nursing, gaining clinical experience in medical- surgical nursing with a focus on post-operative orthopedic care, as well as labor and delivery. In those roles, she had the privilege of caring for mothers, newborns, and families during some of life's most significant moments.
She and her husband have been married since 2011 and are raising their three children, all of whom attend Northwest Christian School. Their family attends church weekly, and their faith and commitment to serving others are central to their family life. Outside of her professional and community involvement, she enjoys reading and spending time cheering on her children as they participate in sports, dance, and other extracurricular activities.
Returning to Northwest Christian as both a parent and a member of the school community has been a meaningful full-circle experience. She is grateful for the opportunity to serve the school that played such an important role in shaping her education, faith, and personal growth. She is on campus Monday-Friday.
Her interest in the medical field began in a high school biology class at Northwest Christian, where she discovered a passion for caring for others. That inspiration led her to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Arizona State University, which she earned in 2013.
She dedicated more than 11 years to acute care nursing, gaining clinical experience in medical- surgical nursing with a focus on post-operative orthopedic care, as well as labor and delivery. In those roles, she had the privilege of caring for mothers, newborns, and families during some of life's most significant moments.
She and her husband have been married since 2011 and are raising their three children, all of whom attend Northwest Christian School. Their family attends church weekly, and their faith and commitment to serving others are central to their family life. Outside of her professional and community involvement, she enjoys reading and spending time cheering on her children as they participate in sports, dance, and other extracurricular activities.
Returning to Northwest Christian as both a parent and a member of the school community has been a meaningful full-circle experience. She is grateful for the opportunity to serve the school that played such an important role in shaping her education, faith, and personal growth. She is on campus Monday-Friday.
About Nurse Jacobsen
Born in Anaheim, California, she moved to Arizona in 1996. During high school, she was a member of the cheer team, and after one practice, a friend overheard her mom call her "Teeny," a family nickname. From that day forward, she became known as Teeny to friends and those who know her. She graduated from Sunrise Mountain High School, where she met her high school sweetheart, who later became her husband.
She and her husband were married in 2005 and have four beautiful children. From an early age, she dreamed of becoming a nurse, and in 2004 she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Arizona State University. The majority of her nursing career has been in the acute care setting, where she worked on a medical-surgical unit with specialties in oncology and urology.
She is thrilled to be part of the Northwest Christian community and cherishes the opportunity to share her love for Jesus while caring for and supporting students each day. She is on campus Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
She and her husband were married in 2005 and have four beautiful children. From an early age, she dreamed of becoming a nurse, and in 2004 she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Arizona State University. The majority of her nursing career has been in the acute care setting, where she worked on a medical-surgical unit with specialties in oncology and urology.
She is thrilled to be part of the Northwest Christian community and cherishes the opportunity to share her love for Jesus while caring for and supporting students each day. She is on campus Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
About Nurse Faaborg
With over 20 years of nursing experience, Dawn brings a depth of clinical expertise to the NCS Health Office. Her background includes serving as a NICU nurse and as a medical review nurse with the Arizona Health Care System, providing her with a strong foundation in both critical care and administrative health oversight. After previously serving Northwest Christian School as a substitute nurse, she is excited to join the team as a permanent member of the NCS staff.
Outside of her professional life, she is a devoted wife and mother to a son and daughter. Her passion for serving others extends into her community, where she volunteers at her church teaching preschool-aged children about Jesus. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
She is honored to be part of the Northwest Christian School community and looks forward to supporting the health and well-being of every student she serves. She is on campus on Wednesdays.
Outside of her professional life, she is a devoted wife and mother to a son and daughter. Her passion for serving others extends into her community, where she volunteers at her church teaching preschool-aged children about Jesus. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
She is honored to be part of the Northwest Christian School community and looks forward to supporting the health and well-being of every student she serves. She is on campus on Wednesdays.
About Nurse Okyere
Angela ("Nurse O") is a master's-prepared registered nurse with more than 20 years of experience serving patients in a variety of healthcare settings, from critical care to preventive wellness. She is passionate about partnering with students and families to promote health,
resilience, and overall well-being.
Angela understands that the middle and high school years can bring unique physical, emotional, and mental health challenges. She strives to be a compassionate listener and is always happy to connect families with trusted resources or simply offer support as they navigate difficult seasons.
Angela is also an NCS mom to three children and a certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Women Empowered Instructor, a program that teaches practical self-defense while helping women and girls build confidence, awareness, and personal safety skills. In her free time, Angela enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, practicing Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and exploring God's beautiful creation through hiking, paddleboarding, and other outdoor adventures. She is on campus on Thursdays.
resilience, and overall well-being.
Angela understands that the middle and high school years can bring unique physical, emotional, and mental health challenges. She strives to be a compassionate listener and is always happy to connect families with trusted resources or simply offer support as they navigate difficult seasons.
Angela is also an NCS mom to three children and a certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Women Empowered Instructor, a program that teaches practical self-defense while helping women and girls build confidence, awareness, and personal safety skills. In her free time, Angela enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, practicing Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and exploring God's beautiful creation through hiking, paddleboarding, and other outdoor adventures. She is on campus on Thursdays.
Notification Process for Head and Neck Injuries
If you receive an email from the health office that is in regards to a 'head bump', please do not be alarmed. The health office sends emails for any minor or major head bumps. If a student has symptoms that need additional contact to the primary parent listed, then a phone call will be made as well as a 'head bump' email sent. For new families, you will receive an additional email with a password that you will need to keep while your child is at NCS. You need the password in order to open the encrypted email. For returning families, if you need your password resent, please contact the health office. If you have any questions or need clarification, please email or call 602-978-5134.
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Northwest Christian School admits students of any race, color, or national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to NCS students. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, or national origin in the administration of educational policies, admission procedures, scholarship awards, athletic or any other school-administered programs. We do, however, reserve the right to deny admission to any individual who cannot benefit from enrollment based on past academic achievement, disqualifying disability, or whose personal lifestyle is not in harmony with the stated mission statement and purpose of Northwest Christian School.
Northwest Christian School admits students of any race, color, or national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to NCS students. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, or national origin in the administration of educational policies, admission procedures, scholarship awards, athletic or any other school-administered programs. We do, however, reserve the right to deny admission to any individual who cannot benefit from enrollment based on past academic achievement, disqualifying disability, or whose personal lifestyle is not in harmony with the stated mission statement and purpose of Northwest Christian School.