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School Nutrition S.T.A.R. Webinar Series
This series will feature school districts that have implemented creative strategies and best practices for common school nutrition topics as well as allied organizations who develop and offer free resources to support school nutrition programs.About The ICN
The Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN), part of the School of Applied Sciences at The University of Mississippi, is the only federally funded national center dedicated to applied research, education and training, and technical assistance for child nutrition programs. The Institute was established by Congress in the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 1989.
What people are saying about the ICN
“I anticipated or assumed by the title that this was a subject I knew. However, it was the opposite. I received valuable information. The speaker was able to articulate and have materials presented in an excellent manner.“
“The Basic Culinary Math helped me with my problems at Math. I understand better now and hopefully, I can use it in the kitchen. Trainer was knowledgeable, She had good communication skills. She was able to simplify information for slower learners. She engaged the participants and allowed them to participate throughout the session.
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“Our Managers enjoyed their training and gleamed valuable information that they can take back to the schools. ICN staff is always very helpful and organized. The presenters were excellent. Thank you.“
“Both trainers were outstanding. Extremely professional yet down to earth and the entire audience felt comfortable in participating and asking questions.”
“Trainer was very engaging – she kept the group interested. She is the best trainer/ presenter I have experienced in a very long time. This course was good and I really liked the instructor.“
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iBites Podcast – S2E8 – Jeanne Reilly
What does it really take to move a school meal program from freezer-to-oven to scratch-cooked? In this episode of iBites, host Shannon FitzGerald, PhD, RDN sits down with Jeanne Reilly, School Nutrition Director for RSU 14 in Windham and Raymond, [Read More]
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iBites Podcast – S2E7 – Maria Patiño
In this episode of iBites, host Shannon FitzGerald sits down with Maria Patiño, a school nutrition manager with 17 years of experience at Manor ISD — a fast-growing district just outside Austin, Texas. Maria shares how she went from walking [Read More]
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