2021 SNAAZ Annual
State Conference
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Stuck on Special Diets? 8 Menu Tips to Inspire You!
(Prof. Standard – 1320) – CEU = 1
Are you feeling stuck on your Special Diets Menus? Maybe you don’t know where to start, or maybe you are looking to safely change it up? Either way join Angela as she shares ways to inspire your future Special Diet Menu creations!
Presenter
- Angela Gomez, RDN - Nutritionist, Laveen Elementary School District
Simple Solutions for Personal Wellness in a Crazy World! + bonus video – Gratitude Power Now!
(Prof. Standard – 3450) – CEU = .5
Feeling your best and looking your best can be a challenge in our busy lives especially in the seemingly unhinged world of today. These are critical elements to being the best you can be for your co-workers, friends, family and our kids. This humorous message will take a look at a few simple things that anyone can do. We will identify individual goals and distinguish things that when compounded over time can make a huge difference in your personal health and wellness.
Presenters
- Bart Christian - CEO Southwest Training Systems
Fruit & Vegetable Knife Skills for School Kitchens
(Prof. Standard – 3450) – CEU = .5
Join Josh for an exciting demonstration on various cutting and prep techniques for school cafeterias! Learn how to properly prepare fruits and vegetables with less waste, less prep time, and how to keep your knives sharp safely.
Presenter
- Josh Singleton, Chef/Manager, Deer Valley School District
A Daily Blend: Combining School Nutrition and Daily Lesson Planning
(Prof. Standard – 1220) – CEU = .75
This program will help School Nutrition Professionals grow in their understanding and comfortability of classroom teaching strategies by examining the pillars of daily lesson planning. The conversation will focus on learning the components of a daily lesson plan, as well as sharing methods to help plan for the needs of all learners in the classroom.
Presenter
- Alexa Puppo, B.S., MPA., Imagine Schools
Feeding the Mind with School Nutrition
(Prof. Standard – 1210) – CEU = .5
Lets discuss kids and nutrition – specifically how to speak with kids about nutrition. How can school educators have the greatest impact on the children in their care? How can adult over-involvement in kids’ choices backfire, and what can you do instead?
Presenter
- Yaffi Lvova, RDN - Educator, Speaker & Author
The History of the School Nutrition Association & SNA of Arizona
(Prof. Standard – 4120) – CEU = .5
Join Craig for a trip down history road of how the School Nutrition Association and SNA of Arizona came about. You will learn not only who the national icons were but also how the icons from Arizona helped to shape the profession of child nutrition and the important role it plays in the life of our nations most precious commodity, our children!
Presenter
- Craig Weidel, SNS - Executive Director, School Nutrition Association of Arizona
Public Policy: What’s Next for School Food Programs?
(Prof. Standard – 1210) – CEU = .5
Public Policy both national and local along with advocacy are important parts of protecting child nutrition programs and the children you feed each and every day. Join Jessie as she explains the ins and outs of how it all intertwines and how you can be an advocate to protect the programs you work with.
Presenter
- Jessie Gruner, PhD, RDN - Director Community Innovations at Pinnacle Preventions
What the FAD? All About FAD Diets …
(Prof. Standard – 4120) – CEU = .5
Have you ever had a student, teacher, or parent tell you that they (or their child) is following a Paleo, Organic, B2, Lacto-Ovo, or Flexitarian Diet? This interesting and informative session will cover the top 10 fad diets and leave you prepared with the facts so you can respond knowing the good, the bad, and the ugly regarding fad diets.
Presenter
- Shannon Gleave, RDN, SNS - Director of Food & Nutrition, Glendale ESD
Fuel Up To Play 60 And School Meals
(Prof. Standard – 4110) – CEU = .5
Join Pat as she brings you upt to speed on all the changes and resources available through Fuel Up To Play 60 and how it can help your school meal program.
Presenter
- Pat Johnson, MS, RD, SNS - V.P. of Nutrition Services Dairy Council of Arizona & Nevada
Strut Your Stuff: 6 Tips for Social Media Success in Child Nutrition Programs
(Prof. Standard – 4150) – CEU = .5
School food service programs have had great success in marketing their programs on social media. Join Brooke and Angela as they discuss how to develop a social media platform, creating engaging content, and managing your accounts with comfort and ease. Learn that you don’t have to be super knowledgeable about social media to succeed and grow your program.
Presenters
- Brooke Clifford, Area Supervisor - Mesa Public Schools
- Angela Gomez, RDN - Nutritionists, Laveen Elementary District
Recording Of The SNAAZ 65th Annual Virtual State Conference
(Prof. Standard – 2440/1100/2430) – CEU = 3
If you were unable to join us for the live Zoom broadcast you are in luck because this is the entire recording of that event.
Presenters
- Stephen Protz, SNAAZ President
- State Conference Planning Committee
- Keynote Presenters: Logan Weber
- SNAAZ Industry/School Panel
Register for 2023 SNAAZ Annual State Conference
The summer heat has been blazing, but at SNAAZ we’re ON FIRE with conference planning. Yes, we certainly sizzle, but we also have the “coolest” members around. To celebrate you, the conference committee has been planning to let the good times roll at our 67th Annual State Conference. The committee has some awesome plans up their sleeves for rolling out a parade of great education breakouts.
In addition to some great pre-conference sessions and our Saturday breakout education sessions you will have the opportunity to check out the wonderful exhibit hall packed full of new ideas, goods, and services to help make your child nutrition program cutting edge for the students you serve throughout the state of Arizona.Whether you are a director, supervisor, cafeteria manager, frontline staff, or central office/warehouse staff there is something for each of you!
