My Approach

My first memory of school nutrition is during elementary school on chicken nugget day – I loved it! Throughout the years, I have had the opportunity to witness the impact a healthy smile and meal make for many students in our country. 

Child nutrition is a rewarding career, but feeding students also bring many hats, never-ending tasks, and a lack of support. As a dietitian for several school districts in Indiana, I served meals with staff, prepared meals, managed students’ allergies, created nutrition education programs, followed up with parents and teachers, trained staff (and school staff!), and created marketing programs for our meal programs.

I know what it feels like to be exhausted and desire to do more – to make your program fun for students and seamless for staff. 

Allergy management continues to be an ever-evolving issue as more students have diverse combinations of allergies. For many school districts, the need for assistance with student allergy management is high on the list. I recently was diagnosed with a gluten allergy, and I understand the confusion and complexity of providing nutritious, exciting allergy menus for students. 

With experiences in various levels of school nutrition, I desire to assist your school district to accomplish your goals. My approach is to learn about your school district (or school), understand your areas of opportunities, and create a personalized plan that works for you. Once we draft a strategy, we will evaluate, problem-solve, and work together to assist your staff and students.