Wellness
Meet our Health & Wellness Team
Natalie Stothart
With 18 years of experience in girls' education, I have dedicated my career to empowering students to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. In my role as Assistant Head of School, it is my goal to make sure students feel connected and safe at SEM. Through planning events and activities, field trips, advising the SGA, overseeing our residential program, and teaching freshmen and juniors, I have the pleasure of building those important relationships with students and ensuring their time at SEM is filled with fun and unforgettable experiences.
Eva Cunningham
As part of the Health and Wellness team, I oversee Academics and Discipline, while collaborating closely with the Assistant Head of School on mental health initiatives. I organize and coordinate the learning lab for students facing academic challenges and assist them in time management skills. Additionally, I guide students in exploring various academic pathways that align with their interests and goals.
Olivia Bianco
As the Community Counselor at SEM, I am responsible for the emotional, social, and mental well-being of our students and within the school community. I work with our adolescents to address challenges such as stress, depression, anxiety, relationships, identity, self-esteem, conflict resolution, and personal growth. In my role, I am able to collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to create direct support for students and crisis intervention as necessary. Additionally, I help bridge the gap between school and the wider community by helping to connect students and families to essential resources, community programs, extracurricular opportunities, and additional services. My goal is to help our students feel safe, supported, connected, and empowered in order to reach their full potential.
Ernest Frimpong
In my role with the Health and Wellness team, my primary focus is to ensure that students feel a strong sense of belonging, where their voices are heard, their concerns are valued, and their needs are met with care and understanding. At SEM, we are deeply committed to creating a community where every student feels safe, seen, and supported, a place they can truly call home. My role as a Faculty Fellow for Student Belonging is centered on listening to students, addressing their needs, and helping them navigate their journey within the SEM community.
Kim Skomra
As the School Nurse at SEM, I am responsible for the physical health of all students. As a part of the Health & Wellness team, I often see students who are in emotional, mental and social distress as well. I act as a liaison between school personnel, families, and community health care providers. Some of my functions include providing basic health care and first aid, record management, health education, health screening, and monitoring immunizations.
Health Center
Kim Skomra
School Nurse, BSN,RN
KSkomra@buffaloseminary.org
(716) 885-6780 ext. 202
As the School Nurse at SEM, I am responsible for the physical health of all students. As a part of the Health & Wellness team, I often see students who are in emotional, mental and social distress as well. I act as a liaison between school personnel, families, and community health care providers. Some of my functions include providing basic health care and first aid, record management, health education, health screening, and monitoring immunizations.
Submitting Health Physical Forms and Immunization Records
SNAP Health Portal is a simple and secure online software used to collect, track, and manage Student Health information (link to SNAP login)
Required Immunization and Health Forms
Health Insurance for Residential Students
SEM currently offers Geo Blue insurance to all of our residential students. The Geo Blue coverage is very good and covers most vaccines, office visits, etc. Anything not covered by the insurance (copays, prescriptions ,etc.) will be billed directly to the students’ account. We require parents/guardians to purchase the insurance that SEM offers, but if they have their own insurance and provide sufficient coverage for their student, we can approve their coverage with the proper documentation.
