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Urban Update Podcast | Seattle Public Schools Member Highlight 24 min
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The Underdog Story: Systems Support
Often times we get excited about new plans or technology, yet never take the time to implement the essential foundation
On today’s podcast, Dr. Katie Wilson and Marlon had the opportunity to speak with Aaron Smith, the Director of Culinary Services at Seattle Public Schools. Aaron is one of the newer
needed to make it operational. Bill Ward, FNS Systems Support Specialist for Hernando County School District, ensures the workflows and technology for the Food and Nutrition staff is optimized - so they can focus on feeding their students with love. Marlon and Nisha learn more about the importance of his unique role, the amount of logistics behind one school lunch, and need to involve our communities. Bollywood-Hollywood Convo Part 1: Nisha & Marlon 28 min Episode 7 Brought to you by LINQ and NxtGen Network, LINQ’D UP is a podcast where the unsung everyday heroes of school districts share their stories and tips for success. Each episode features a candid, unscripted conversation about the life- defining moments and challenges we face at schools. Together, we connect IT Directors, Food Nutrition Professionals, and Administrators within districts to build a better tomorrow for students across the nation. young professionals and leaders in their organizations and communities. On today’s podcast, they do a little self-reflection and talk about the challenges around hiring the right people and inspiring others. This isn’t your typical LINQ’D UP episode, this is a Bollywood - Hollywood Convo! In this episode you’ll get a chance to listen in on one of Nisha and Marlon’s random conversations where they reflect on life as About this podcast -
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members to the Urban School Food Alliance, and among many things, is extremely innovative, tenacious, and has a passion for feeding children the types of meals they can expect at home regardless of their cultural background.
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About this podcast -
Brought to you by LINQ and NxtGen Network, LINQ’D UP is a podcast where the unsung everyday heroes of school districts share their stories and tips for success. Each episode features a candid, unscripted conversation about the life- defining moments and challenges we face at schools. Together, we connect IT Directors, Food Nutrition Professionals, and Administrators within districts to build a better tomorrow for students across the nation. Want to be featured in a podcast? Do you know a podcast that we should feature in our upcoming Served editions?
1:1 With a Top Chef
Marlon had the opportunity to speak with Top Chef Amateurs, Bettina Applewhite. Bettina is a registered dietitian nutritionist as well as a school nutrition specialist that has a passion for
The Next Up Podcast series is the landing place for those interested in thought leadership. Here you’ll find the podcast versions of our Live talk show, Premier talk show, and stand alone podcasts. We focus on having real, and open conversations with the most inspiration, intellectual, innovative, individuals from across the globe that share a common desire to help others be the best version of themselves. introducing people to new foods and unique flavors. She’s also a public speaker and owns a consulting company called Applewhite Nutrition where she introduces healthy eating in manageable and fun ways to create a healthy lifestyle. But that’s not it… she is also a member of the Baltimore County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services team where she plays a role in ensuring students have access to healthy, diverse, and delicious meals. About this podcast -
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