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line as an example of working as a team to provide
healthy options that kids want. Student Nutrition had
expanded the salad bar to include more vegetarian
options but many of them were cheese based.
“With the growing number of Indian students at the
high school, requests for more authentic Indian food
were coming in,” said Thompson. “We had school
board member, Vatsa Ramanathan, present to our staff
about different styles of Indian cooking. We also had
a food tasting so the staff could become more familiar
with the foods. As a result, the Market Fresh line is now
offering Tikka Masala and we are looking at other foods
that might fit onto the menu.”
Keeping the menus new and appealing is important,
added Thompson, “but it’s our 143 staff members
that make our program successful. It’s hard work and
our people are very dedicated to their jobs. They see
students every day and know many of them by name.
Their positive attitude and caring show each day.”
many students are eating healthier. It’s a challenge every
day but I can’t think of anything more rewarding than
making students happy and heathy.”
Allen ISD welcomes Jackie Anderson as
the new Director of Student Nutrition.
Anderson comes to Allen with 33 years of
experience.
She most
recently
headed
the food
service
operation
for
Arlington
ISD.
Foods service has changed in many ways says
Thompson. “There are many more choices and I believe
We’ll take Ian from
high school letters to
acceptance letters.
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