We heard from 1,283 teachers in our latest survey, which is conducted annually in May. The responses show:
Over 50,000 teachers receive our curriculum each year. Not surprisingly, each classroom varies from the next. Some teachers use a lot of technology; others use none. Some of you want more nutrition lesson plans to teach; others want less. We strive to make our materials easily adaptable to work in each of your unique classrooms across the state.
This is my second year working on this survey, and each time I have been touched by the sweet expressions and appreciation from teachers.
It was hard to pick only a few, but here are some of my favorite testimonies shared by teachers this past year:
“Dairy Council has helped make [students] aware of what a balanced diet is and how to maintain a healthy weight. They are very into reading labels and figuring out what is in the food they eat.” Kelly Hughes, Sunny Sands Elem, Palm Springs Unified
“I have taught this unit for over 20 years, and I never fail to be impressed with the knowledge gained by my students.” Lynnette Lucchesi, Colony Oak Elem, Ripon Unified
“I know expenses keep rising and revenues keep falling, but this excellent program fills in HUGE gaps in health instruction that are not met through the science textbook series adopted by our district. Thank you!” Laurie Grider, Owens Intermediate, Bakersfield City School District
“Each year it impacted my students’ knowledge of healthy eating in a fun and meaningful way. I have done this every year for the past 10 years.” Lori Inostroz, Tokay Elem, Fontana Unified
“Dairy Council provides vitally important lessons on healthy eating to children who are in the process of developing life long habits." Janet Parker, Lankershim Elementary, San Bernardino City Unified
We know time is precious and we value the effort and thought given when responding to our survey. You don’t have to wait for our yearly survey to contact us. We enjoy hearing from you often, our customers and friends.
Tracy Witmer, R.D.
Territory Manager
Tracy Witmer, Registered Dietitian
About me:
Tracy Witmer is a registered dietitian and Territory Manager for Dairy Council of California. Within the districts and schools of her 10-county territory, she engages teachers to use nutrition education in the classroom and is touched by the testimonies she hears from teachers, parents and students about its impact.
Tracy volunteers her time to serve as the 2011-2012 President of the Northern Area Dietetic Association. She received her B.S. in Nutrition Science with a Minor in Spanish at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and completed her dietetic internship at CSU Fresno.
As a dietitian, Tracy enjoys dispelling misconceptions about healthy eating and encourages a positive, individual, holistic approach to nutrition. She’s convinced everyone can find ways to eat well and be active, no matter if your day is spent in a school, office, home, car, field or factory. Though she keeps it simple in the kitchen, Tracy’s adventurous spirit is evident in her eating habits. She believes no one should pass an opportunity to try new food when presented with it… at least just a bite.
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