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Friday, April 19th – 8:30 – 9:30 AM
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Tin Cup: You Can do WHAT with a #10 Can? – LIMITED to 20 Participants
Shelley Whitton, Manager-Calhoun City School Nutrition
Learn how to use a #10 tin can, to decorate and add pizazz to your cafeterias on a budget.
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Lamar A
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What is Your Hole in One - Your Why?
Dr. Debra Morris – School Nutrition Consultant
This session aims to delve into the fundamental beliefs that drive your chosen work and shape the person you aspire to be across all aspects of your life. Recognizing and understanding these core beliefs is pivotal in unlocking your potential for success, fulfillment, and meaningful contributions to the world.
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Hamilton
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Reimbursa-WHAT? How to Train Your Staff on Reimbursable Meals
Toni Hedges, Supervisor, School Nutrition – Cherokee County Schools
Everyone should be able to spot a reimbursable meal! Are you in need of an unforgettable training technique to take back to your district and train your staff? No more confounded cashiers at the point of sale - once they learn this method, they'll be a pro at recognizing reimbursable meals. And YOU will be an expert at teaching reimbursable meals after this session!
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Cumming
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Secrets to Social Media
Liz Whiteman Roesel, President and Co-Founder - SEA Level Social
Let's talk about taking great pics of your school nutrition program and then what to do with them afterwards! Sharing what's happening in your kitchens with friends, family and your community on social media will help debunk the "lunchlady serving mystery meat" myth. Everyone that walks out of this session will leave as a #schoolnutrition marketer!
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Lamar B
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First Timer Session - Must have a ticket
Sheila Cooper, Manager Trainer – Coffee County School Nutrition
David Pearson, Director of Sales / Partner - Pace Reps
Get the most out of your first GSNA conference experience! Join your fellow newbies for a quick overview of what you can expect to learn, do and see.
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Lamar C
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Emergency Meals: Successfully Navigating Food Safety and Operational Challenges to Maintain Culinary Excellence during Emergency Meals
Chef Rachel Petraglia, Culinary Specialist – GADOE SNP
Ellen Steinberg, PhD, RD, LD - Food Safety Specialist, GADOE SNP
What is the School Nutrition Program’s role during emergency feeding situations? This session will provide an overview of the types of emergency feeding situations and considerations for each. Learn how to maintain culinary excellence with ease in all meal situations and leave with a better understanding of how this relates to the School Nutrition Program’s role in providing safe, high-quality school meals during emergency feeding situations.
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Walsh
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Friday, April 19th – 9:45 – 10:45 AM
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Tin Cup: You Can do WHAT with a #10 Can? LIMITED to 20 Participants
REPEAT SESSION
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Lamar A
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Mastering Balance in the Kitchen
Tessany Lockhart, Manager – Houston County School Nutrition
Welcome to the "Masters!" How to get on your "A" game and "Ace" it in the hole. Leadership is a huge responsibility! Sometimes what is required is difficult, challenging and often impossible. We will discuss those challenges, how to relate to your staff and how to be intentional about leading others creating balance in the workplace.
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Hamilton
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Employee Off Par: Strategies for Success
Latoya Shannon, School Nutrition Director, II – Bibb County Schools
Are you ready to get your employees motivated and excited to come to work every day with a positive attitude? Look no further, this session is packed with strategies, and interactive activities to ignite a special fire in your employees to reduce callouts, workplace conflict, and create a culture & climate in which you and your employees will be proud to share with all stakeholders! Join us to get your employees back on par!
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Cumming
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Saying No to Sub Par Customer Service
Juana Moore, Area Supervisor – Fulton County School Nutrition
Manda Pullin, MBA, Area Supervisor– Fulton County School Nutrition
Jeboria Stanley, MBA, Area Supervisor – Fulton County School Nutrition
The power of hello and thank you, saying no to subpar customer service.
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Lamar B
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M.I.TEE! - Creating a M.I.T. Program in your District
Willis Mahan, Coordinator of Training- Fulton County School Nutrition
Join a conversation intended to help you establish procedures to recruit, develop, and graduate Manager's in Training.
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Lamar C
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Be a WINner with Autism Speaks
Darrenn Cadet, Manager, Employment Initiatives -Autism Speaks
Josh Cobbs, Director, Employment Initiatives - Autism Speaks
We will discuss practices, resources, and benefits around creating a more welcoming workplace for people with autism and related conditions. Autism Speaks will answer any questions you may have and provide guidance on how to enroll staff and schools into their Workplace Inclusion NowTM program. We encourage all members to attend and participate. We are looking forward to your participation!
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Walsh
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Saturday, April 20th – 1:15 – 2:00 PM
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Swinging into Success: The E.P.I.C. Formula for an Effective, Precise, Intelligent, and Calm Performance on your Administrative Review
Audrey Hamilton, Executive Director of School Nutrition – Clayton County Schools
Alyssia L. Davis Wright, Ed.S., Executive Director – Fulton County School Nutrition
Using the E.P.I.C. framework as a guide, Executive Directors from Clayton County Public Schools and Fulton County Public Schools will share with the audience how their programs developed and implemented an internal formula to successfully pass the Administrative Review with "No Findings".
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Lamar A
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Farm to School: Growing Strong with Community Connections
Jessica Emmett, Culinary Specialist/Farm to School Liaison -Cherokee County Schools
Has your Farm to School Program gone dormant or slow to grow? Are you looking for ways to foster a new F2S Initiative? Join me to find out how we've built a strong F2S culture!
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Hamilton
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Communication that Leads to Conversation
Ben Tanner, Manager Trainer – Hall County School Nutrition
Have you ever experienced the frustration of feeling unheard when you speak? Have you found yourself in a delicate situation, struggling to find the right words? Effective communication is crucial in all aspects of life, whether at work, at home, or anywhere in between. Come with me as we delve into the art of communication and how our message is received.
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Cumming
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Fore! Administrators Get out of the Office & Get into the Kitchens
Patricia Fisher, Nutrition Coordinator – Richmond County School Nutrition
Katherine Jenkins, MS, RDN, LD, Area 5 Coordinator -Cobb County Food & Nutrition Services
Donisha Harrison, MS, SNS, Assistant Director of School Nutrition-Marietta City Schools
Join us as we discuss the TEE-rific benefits that come from School Nutrition Administrators stepping into the kitchen and how it provides support FORE the Managers and their teams! Hear how this MASTER practice strengthens relationships, enhances training initiatives, and can cultivate a supportive environment where everyone thrives. By observing or actively engaging in the daily routines of a school nutrition operation, administrators can identify areas for improvement, implement best practices, and provide targeted guidance to enhance efficiency and quality. Together, let's bridge the gap between leadership and frontline operations for a GREEN JACKET-worthy school nutrition program!
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Lamar B
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What I want my Manager/Assistant to know about Maintenance
Facilitator: April Cox, SNA Assistant Director of School Nutrition – Hall County Schools
Come hear from our panel of maintenance team members who will share information on what your maintenance team wants you to know from their perspective. This team met during Equipment Academy and heard from maintenance team members from across the state. They have a vast amount of information and knowledge to share.
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Lamar C
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Be a WINner with Autism Speaks
Repeat Session See Friday Description
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Walsh
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Saturday, April 20th – 2:15 – 3:00 PM
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Secrets of the Green Jacket: A Director's Panel
Facilitator: Jess Peaden, Director of School Nutrition - Bremen City Schools
Panel:
Alecia "Red" W. Barrett, Ed.S, SNS, Director of School Nutrition - Treutlen County Schools
Angie R. Brown, EdS,RD,SNS, School Nutrition Director - Whitfield County Schools
Tina Farmer, Executive Director of School Nutrition - Cherokee County Schools
Danielle Scott Freeman - Executive Director of School Nutrition - Douglas County Schools
Cheryl Jones, MBA, SNS, Nutrition Director - Hall County Schools
Hear from a panel of School Nutrition Directors on how to keep your program “on par” with the best school nutrition programs in the nation. This session will allow for questions and sharing of advice.
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Lamar A
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Headed Down the Fairway with Wellness Policy's and Special Diets
Jessica Brooks, Assistant Director of Administration – Hall County Schools
We will discuss the basics of food allergies/intolerances, and the importance of safe food handling practices for preparing meals for those who are requesting special diets. We will also review district wellness policy.
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Hamilton
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Secrets to Social Media
Repeat Session See Friday Description
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Cumming
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What I want my Director to know about Maintenance
Facilitator: April Cox, SNA Assistant Director of School Nutrition – Hall County Schools
Come hear from our panel of maintenance team members who will share information on what your maintenance team wants you to know from their perspective. This team met during Equipment Academy and heard from maintenance team members from across the state. They have a vast amount of information and knowledge to share.
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Lamar B
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How to Support School Staff - Central Office
Peggy Lawrence, M.Ed., SNS, K-12 Specialist – CGA Reps
This session will explore the all-important topic of relationships between central office and schools, how to build understanding, improve productivity, and love your team to success!
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Lamar C
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Teeing Up Strategies for an Equipment Replacement Plan
Janet Mitchell, K-12 Specialist, Premier Foodservice Group
Dr. Rindy Trapnell, School Nutrition Director – Wayne County Schools
Don't let equipment breakdowns add to your daily stress. Use existing data to determine when equipment has reached the end of its life expectancy and needs to be included in your budget for replacement. Learn how to find alternate sources of income to supplement your equipment replacement budget.
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Walsh
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