This year, 26 SNA members were awarded scholarships to pursue additional training, certifications, and educational opportunities that strengthen both their individual careers and the broader school nutrition community.
These SNA members have demonstrated a strong commitment to learning and growth in the field of school nutrition, and SNF is proud to support them on their educational journey.
Meet this year’s recipients:
- Megan Bates, Capital Region BOCES, NY
- Maurene Beamer, Cherry Creek School District, CO
- Joe Buehmann, Aurora Public Schools, CO
- Lorrie Campbell, East Baton Rouge Parish School System, LA
- Yuri Carrasco, White Settlement ISD, TX
- Tace Clarke, Gilbert CSD, IA
- Niki Decker, Volusia County, FL
- Cesar Gimeno, Clark County School District, NV
- Amanda Gooch, USD341, KS
- Tonya Johnson, Hardin County Schools, KY
- Carlee Johnson McIntosh, Petersburg Borough School District, AK
- Jean Jordan Ecker, Three Village Central School District, NY
- Mellanie Kibel, Caroline County Public Schools, VA
- Jennifer Knuth, North Kansas City School District, MO
- Anna Lusk, Henry County Public Schools, KY
- Cynthia Melendez, Orcutt Union School District, CA
- Westley Penland, Monroe County Community School Corporation, IN
- Marilee Peterson, South Sanpete School District, UT
- Crystal Smith, Pitt County Schools, NC
- Pam Sterle, Salida School District, CO
- Tamika Townes, Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
- Dmitriy Tsoy, Orcutt Union School District, CA
- Crystal Turner, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools, NC
- Thao Vo, Galena Park ISD, TX
- Leah Whetstone, North East Independent School District, TX
- Becky Zamora, Jeffco Public Schools, CO
👏 Thank you to our Professional Development Scholarship Sponsors for your generous support—SNF celebrates your dedication to lifelong learning.
- Super Bakery
- Schwan’s Food Service
- School Nutrition Association
- Bart Christian, Superhero Scholarship
- Handgards, Inc.
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