California Voices #4
September 19, 2024
Bakers, educators, parents and others are taking to social media to share how School Food Professionals are transforming school food for the better and supporting student success across California. Here’s what they’ve been saying.
Professional Baker Alex Peña
Alex Peña, a professional baker, recently traveled to Fallbrook in San Diego County to train School Food Professionals on whole grain and ancient grain baking techniques. He was inspired to see their dedication to making healthier versions of student favorites like pretzels, conchas and bagels.
Mother Cristina Ochoa
Cristina, a mom to school-aged children, has seen how delicious cooking can inspire healthy habits and a curiosity to learn more about food. By being exposed to new foods, Cristina’s child has come home curious to learn more about the foods they’re eating at home and how to help prepare them.
Early Childhood Education Specialist Kayla Donato
Kayla, an early childhood education specialist and mom in San Diego, knows that a tasty, healthy meal is foundational to students’ ability to focus and learn. In her fifteen years working with School Food Professionals in California public schools, she’s seen how their dedication to their craft has led to huge improvements in school food.
Cookbook Author Bri Grajkowski
As the author of a cookbook focused on cooking with kids, Bri knows how important it is for them to have a well-rounded meal — and how hard it can be to make one that they’ll actually eat. She’s happy to see School Food Professionals using their culinary skills to make healthy meals that her kids love – like habanero chicken wings!
Mother Aubrey Cook
Aubrey, a mom and former teacher, loves that her kids try new foods in the cafeteria when they see their friends enjoy a new meal. She’s grateful to the School Food Professionals who are cooking up fresher, healthier meals for her kids so that she has one less thing to worry about.
See for yourself what all the buzz is about and join the conversation with #CASchoolFoodPros and #PoweredBySchoolFoodPros on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and Facebook.