District Director

How long have you been an SNA member, and what was your favorite national conference destination? I have been a member of SNA—both national and state—for 20 years. I’ve attended…

What motivated you to choose this career? My degree is in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management. From my early teens, I worked in restaurants, and I’d planned to own one…

What motivated you to choose this career? I have a passion for feeding students. I enjoy coming up with creative menu items that will entice students to participate in our…

Debra Timm’s school nutrition journey started more than 30 years ago when she said “yes” to a friend who needed a hand, and it continues today leading the Child Nutrition…

Q What motivated you to choose this profession, and when did you become an SNA member? A I have loved to plan menus forever. As a member of 4-H, I…

Q What motivated you to choose this profession and why is it important to you? A I have worked in some aspect of foodservice since high school. It took me…

After 43 years serving the students of North Carolina’s Hoke County Schools, Deborah Carpenter has a lot of expertise, strength and wisdom to offer. From debating the pros and cons…

How long have you been an SNA member, and why is school nutrition important to you? I have been an SNA member for 25 years. It’s important to me that…

By her own admission, Maria Eunice, SNS, was a shy, quiet child who didn’t seem destined for a career in leadership. While growing up in Gainesville, Fla., the town she…

How long have you been an SNA member? I have been a member of the Tennessee School Nutrition Association (TSNA) for 27 years and of SNA since 1998. What is…