1 in 13 Students Have Food Allergies

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Episode 16

Chef Rachel Gooding

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In this episode, Chef Patrick mixes it up with Chef Rachel Gooding, Senior Research Chef, CCS ® McCormick & Co., Inc. Join them as they chat about the good works of the McCormick Science Institute and how to develop flavorful foods with less sodium. This is an episode you truly can’t miss.

Getting to know Leah

your knowledge, and hopefully your mood. Grab a coffee, wine, or even your walking shoes and listen in.

Leah began her career in university food service at Morehead State University. After spending the next six years in healthcare nutrition/food service, she decided to make the change to school nutrition.

About this podcast -

The Institute of Child Nutrition is proud to present the podcast, iBites, where you will learn about all aspects of child nutrition programs. From research to resources, from oral histories to best practices, each iBites will feature a wealth of information to help promote the continuous improvement of child nutrition programs.

During her employment at Mayfield Independent Schools, she has co-coached a winning Kentucky Junior Chef team and held numerous positions within Kentucky School Nutrition Association and is currently KSNA President-Elect. Most recently, Leah has been on the front lines providing meals in the community after a devastating tornado destroyed Mayfield.

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The National Restaurant Association Show with Dr. Katie Wilson 20 min

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True Servant Leadership 33 min Episode 7

The Balancing Act of Leadership

On today’s episode, we have Stefanie Giannini, Director of Food & Nutrition Services at Marquardt School District 15 in the Chicago land area and owner of IVATI where her mission is to inspire

The Urban School Food Alliance is considered by many to be the most innovative organization in the United States when it comes to feeding children. Because they are made up of the largest districts in the country, which also happen to be the largest restaurant chains in their communities, they face a different set of challenges that require out of the box, forward thinking to overcome. In this episode you’ll learn why Dr. Wilson is at the National Restaurant Association show,

Reginold Ross is one of those rare natural leaders who confidently leads by example. As the former President of SNA and Operations Consultant at North

and cultivate every individual’s identity & development as a leader through public speaking, consulting, and content creation. Along with Stefanie is Sandy Voss, the Director of Food & Nutrition Services at Arlington Heights School District 25. Also, in the Chicagoland area. Stefanie and Sandy have a special relationship in that Sandy used to be Stefanie’s director before her move to Arlington Heights which opened the door for Stefanie’s promotion at Marquardt 15. In this episode, we’ll talk about their relationship, what it takes to lead successfully in today’s society, and how to hire and develop future leaders. 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. About this podcast -

Carolina Department of Public Instruction, he has the innate capacity to effectively manage and lead groups of people to achieve collective goals. Marlon and Nisha met up with Reggie at the National Leadership Conference in West Palm Beach, FL to discuss his tenure during a pandemic as President of School Nutrition Association, serving with purpose, and tips for future leaders. 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. About this podcast -

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and why the Urban School Food Alliance believes in and pushes innovation to ensure no kid goes unfed.” Better food, better health, kids are our business.

Urban School Food Alliance

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The Urban Update Podcast is brought to you by the Urban School Food Alliance. The USFA was created in 2012 to address the unique needs of the nation’s largest school districts. As a 501c3 nonprofit, we share best practices, develop procurement strategies, and advocate for the health and wellness of students.

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