Now that we’re all in back-to-school mode, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get to work, which includes continuing education. The School Nutrition Association’s Webinar Wednesday series is back with brand-new topics for SY 2016=17, including a three-part “Best of #ANC16” series we can’t wait to watch! Let’s take a look at the…
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them pursue goals and achieve their dreams. Our First Timer recipients were nominated by a supervising…
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them pursue goals and achieve their dreams. Our First Timer recipients were nominated by a supervising…
Are you looking for effective strategies to increase the reach of your school breakfast, lunch, and/or afterschool meals programs? Register now for our Wednesday, May 25 webinar, “Looking Ahead: Kick off the School Year Right by Maximizing the Reach of your School Meals Program”; the 75-minute presentation starts at 2 p.m. ET, and features the…
Don’t miss Part One of our Breakfast in the Classroom Break interview with Dan Gorman, Food Service Director, Whitehall and Montague Schools, Michigan Beyond Breakfast: When we met in Washington, D.C., you told me about your popular “Oatmealicious” program. Where did that come from? Dan Gorman: The physical education teacher in that building also teaches…
If you haven’t taken a look at SNA’s webinar schedule in a while, now is the time! Four new webinars are on the schedule—the first one is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 19—and registration is open! Let’s take a quick look at each. Note—all webinars are worth one CEU. Achieving Success with Whole Grain Pasta: Wedesday, April…
No matter where we are, we bump into someone who loves breakfast-in-the-classroom! We met Dan Gorman, director of both Whitehall District Schools and Montague Area Public Schools, during LAC 2016. In fact, we ran into Dan and his SNA colleagues in the halls of Congress during SNA’s Day on the Hill. When we asked if…
“If I were to describe Jody I would use ‘the three Ds’: She is very dynamic, she’s very determined, and she’s disciplined.” – Gertrude Applebaum When Don Swain from Schwan’s Food Service submitted Jody Houston’s name for consideration for the 2016 School Nutrition Hero Award, he did so because of her outstanding professionalism and her…
“Sam is so modest. When she found out she won this award she turned it into a ‘Hero Day’ at school. All the students will dress in their favorite superhero costume and we’re going to have a school lunch superhero day. That’s Sam—she wants everyone else to have fun.” – Stephanie Dillard, SNS, Director, Geneva…
You may have already heard of our next School Nutrition Hero—she’s no stranger to the spotlight. Suellen Smith is the cafeteria manager at Zephyrhills High School and has worked for the Pasco County School District for her entire 27-year career in school nutrition. Starting as an assistant, Suellen was promoted to assistant manager within two…
