Ryan Cengel MS MA RD LD SNS- Registered Dietitian for the Austin Independent School District has a unique perspective on the importance of school nutrition as a former classroom teacher. Ryan has over half a decade of  experience as a classroom teacher including multiple years serving his students breakfast in the classroom. His educational background includes undergraduate degrees in culinary arts and nutrition and master’s degrees in education and nutrition.  

This episode we discuss:

Connecting and effectively marketing to parents in the district 

Introducing sustainable initiatives to the school nutrition program 

Marketing salad bars in a way that captures the attention of elementary students

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Department of Juvenile Justice works to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding young offenders accountable for their actions and by supporting these children to become productive lives as law-abiding citizens.  Despite that there is confusion and misinformation around the treatment of kids in the care of DJJ.  This episode I speak with Stephanie Henesy, Chief of the Office of Nutrition & Food Services at DJJ.  She sheds light on what the nutrition department does to nourish and support the students at DJJ. Stephanie Henesy has been named the 2019 Young Dietitian of the Year by the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  You will have a sense of why Stephanie stands out from her peers and is an award willing young professional by the end of our conversation together.  

This episode we discuss:

How to successfully onboard yourself in a new administrative food service position 

How DJJ food service compares to other school nutrition operations 

Gardening programs and nutrition education at DJJ 

The true purpose of administrative reviews

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The Dairy Alliance works with schools and nutrition programs throughout the Southeast to promote dairy nutrition, enhance school menu options, and promote physical activity.  There are a lot of concerns surrounding dairy consumption. This episode Will McWhirter comes on the show to dispel dairy myths and explain how the Dairy Alliance partners with schools. Will McWhirter is both Registered Dietitian and the Manager of Youth Wellness at the Atlanta based Dairy Alliance. 

This episode we discuss:

Common dairy myths  

Creative ways districts are providing dairy to students  

Positioning milk to compete with sugary drinks

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Jose Quinones has been touting the benefits of diversity since the 80s, long before it became to be the buzzword that it is today.  In addition to being a proponent of inclusion Jose Quinones is a champion for student access to delicious food.  

This episode we discuss: 

How to create an inclusive menu 

Adding interest and flavor to the menu without adding sodium 

Maximizing inventory usage 

Delivering effective and captivating trainings 

Using frontline wisdom to strengthen your operation

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As a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, Cultivate is devoted to ending the cycle of hunger in the local communities of northern Indiana by providing a food rescue service. President and Co-Founder Jim Conklin joins us to explain how local networks of food suppliers can be formed to reduce waste and child hunger in our communities.    https://cultivateculinary.com/   https://youtu.be/eLqLMR67FZE

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In addition to being a celebrated author, public speaker, and educator, Dayle Hayes has been a cheerleader for school nutrition for many years.  A recognized master of using social media to support the program, Dayle has created go-to resources to help school nutrition professionals do their part to tell the real school nutrition story and break down the negative myths around school food. Find her online at https://www.facebook.com/SchoolMealsThatRock    https://schoolmealsthatrock.org This episode we discuss: Mentorship as a two way street Making accurate health messaging heard in a market crowded with misinformation Personal branding Maximizing your program’s reach on social media Marketing to multiple customer groups   Resources Mentioned Tips for School Meals That Rock Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/177286602996832/ https://hootsuite.com/ https://sproutsocial.com

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Dr. Linette Dodson PhD RD LD SNS FAND is the current School Nutrition Director for the Georgia Department of Education. Linette has a long history with school nutrition.   During her tenure with Carrollton City Schools she built an award-winning nutrition and Farm to School program. Dr. Dodson completed her PhD at Iowa State University conducting research focused on registered dietitians in leadership roles in school nutrition. She is as brilliant as she is kind, taking out the time to mentor us all in this episode and sharing a bit about her career path to her current role as State Director.

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There’s a lot of confusing information out there about allergies and how to manage them in the school setting.  Today we have an expert, Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD, with a background in school nutrition to help us cut through the clutter and provide evidence-based, easy to understand, and useful information.      http://www.southernfriednutrition.com/

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Cathy Powers introduces us all to https://healthyschoolrecipes.com/ a one-stop resource for K-12 recipes to help your program save time and money while improving food quality and serving kids meals they'll love.   https://www.facebook.com/schoolrecipes/

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Sharon Schaefer is a classically trained chef with more than 18 years professional experience in catering, fine dining, culinary education and school nutrition services. Her training and lectures have been seen across the US.  In this episode she shares tips to help us master our kitchen equipment, tighten our inventories, and improve the overall appeal of our menus.  https://evolutionofthelunchlady.com/ https://www.facebook.com/evolutionofthelunchlady/

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