Public Education Matters

The entire Allen East school community has turned to David Pryer constantly over the last two years, both in his role as an award-winning school nurse and as co-president of his local education association. Sen. Sherrod Brown also turned to Pryer to get his thoughts on mental health and our schools during a recent roundtable. We asked Pryer to share his perspective with us. 

• David Pryer, RN-BSN,MBA,LSN
  • Allen East School Nurse
  • Allen East Education Association Co-President
  • LifeChanger of the Year award winner
  • David Pryer and his wife Jenny have a daughter named Emersen. He loves to run, watch any sporting event, and do anything outside. 

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