Heidi Frates

Heidi Frates is GISA’s school nurse and certified CPR instructor. She has been a nurse for 25 years. She started her nursing profession in the United States Army as a 91-C. She received her ADN from Pima Community College in Tucson AZ, BSN from Chamberlain University and is currently pursuing her MSN at Chamberlain University.

Originally from Minnesota, she has lived in Tacoma WA, San Diego CA, Tucson AZ and now resides in Springfield with her 2 children, beagle and cat. Heidi enjoys hiking, snowboarding and most of all, traveling with her children.

Motto: “You don’t need to feel good to get going; you need to get going to feel good”-Stulberg

Passion: Lifelong learning

Wants: A custom Boho travel van

hfrates@gisaoh.org