Extend your educational opportunities and strengthen your knowledge by arriving early for one (or more!) pre-conference workshops at SNA’s Annual National Conference (ANC25) on Saturday, July 12.
Then, get ready for an electrifying experience at ANC25, the ultimate event for school nutrition professionals, on July 13-15, in San Antonio, Texas. Don’t miss out—register today!
Featured Pre-Conference Workshops:
Specifications Do Not Have to Be Rocket Science
This working pre-con is designed to equip you with ideas on how to write clear, concise and effective specifications so you get exactly what you and your customers want. Bring your own specs to work on for your next solicitation, as well as your ideas and questions for this in-depth look at specifications and what they can do for you.
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Time: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
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Speaker(s): Dr. Katie Wilson, PhD, SNS and Jill Kidd, MS, RD, SNS
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Target Audience: ALL
Gamify Your Food Safety Training: Bring the Fun Back to Your District!
This interactive session takes a fresh and engaging approach to teaching food safety in school kitchens and each category covers essential principles critical to maintaining a safe and healthy kitchen environment for students and staff. Using a game show format, participants will team up to answer questions across various categories such as temperature control, safe food storage, personal hygiene, allergen awareness and cross-contamination prevention.
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Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Speaker(s): Sharon Schaefer, SNS
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Target Audience: Manager, District Director/Supervisor, Major City Director/Supervisor, School Chef
The Business-Wise Approach to School Nutrition
In this session, you’ll discover how to break free from being stuck in survival mode with a proven, business approach to school nutrition that’s built on years of experience. Learn how to elevate both operational efficiency and student outcomes by striving for purposeful excellence and aligning your team’s goals with your program’s mission.
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Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
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Speaker(s): Audrey Banich, RD and Lindsey Hill, RD, SNS
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Target audience: Manager, District Director/Supervisor, Major City Director/Supervisor, School Chef, State Agency, New to them Profession
Additional Pre-Conference Workshops:
- Taste the Difference: The Benefits of Robust Farm-to-School Initiatives (7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) Offsite.
- The Heart of the Team: Elevating Culture with Emotional Intelligence (8:00 – 10:00 a.m.)
- School Menu Makeover: Multi-cultural Menus, Flavor and Staff Buy-In for Lasting Change (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
- San Antonio Food Bank Tour: Leveraging Food Banks and Community Partners for Meal Program Success (12:30 – 4:30 p.m.)
- School Meal Trends 2025: AI as the Secret Ingredient (2:00 – 5:00 p.m.)
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