Salem-Keizer Public School District 

The Salem-Keizer Public School District (SKPSD) is currently the largest school district in the state of Oregon and serves ~40,000 students. During my time at the SKPSD, I worked in the Nutrition Services department and created a nutrition lesson plan for the school district, and was highly involved in the Head Start programs among various other activities and projects. 



Some of the projects I completed at the SKPSD include: 



• Conducted an evaluation of two food products: I evaluated two different types of cheese based on nutrient and cost analysis. 





• ​Developed and presented an in-service: I worked with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Coordinator to develop the in-service for the At-Risk Winter Break Supper Program Annual Training. This program provides a free meal and an educational activity in an organized, structured and supervised environment to eligible children ages 1 through 18. 





• Developed a nutrition curriculum: My preceptor asked me to develop a nutrition curriculum on How to Read A Nutrition Facts Label (Curriculum A) and MyPlate Guidelines (Curriculum B) for the elementary grades. 





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• Observed and reviewed community-based programs: I visited several Head Start and Migrant Preschool Programs and was able to eat lunch with the children several times. 





• Developed an one-month menu: I developed a one-month menu for an elementary school which meets the DRI recommendations. 





• Developed a handout: I developed a handout on the difference between nutrient based and food based menu planning. 





• Created a poster with the nutrient facts for the cafeteria menu items.