SNF 2017 School Nutrition Hero Spotlight: David Schwake, Litchfield Elementary School District #79

David Schwake (RD, SNS) isn’t above dressing like a carrot or an apple if it will put a smile on a student’s face, and there is nothing he likes more than being swarmed by a room full of kindergarteners who can name the benefits of Vitamin A (“Eyes!”). Now the director of Litchfield Elementary School…

School Nutrition Hero Award Deadline: October 21, 2016

Do you know a school nutrition professional who goes above and beyond their daily duties to make a positive impact in their community? Nominate them for a 2017 School Nutrition Hero Award! With just one month left to submit your nominations, we need your help to identify the school nutrition heroes among us! The nomination…

The Josephine Martin National Policy Fellow: A conversation with Dr. Martin and the 2013 Policy Fellow Sandi Walter, SNS

Has childhood nutrition ever been more in the spotlight than it is today? And now, more than ever, the role of school nutrition professionals in public policy demands engagement and leadership. In an effort to help support school nutrition professionals pursue their goals in the public policy arena, the Josephine Martin National Policy Fellow was…