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ISNA President Mary Ellen Gilliam reflects on the profound impact of school meals and the dedicated professionals who provide them. Drawing from her own experience as a child who benefited from school nutrition programs, she emphasizes how nutritious meals can fuel learning, build community, and help shape future leaders. She celebrates Indiana’s school nutrition professionals for serving more than 164 million breakfasts and lunches and calls on the profession to remain unite

ISNA launched its inaugural Manager’s Summer Training this summer, giving school nutrition managers practical tools to grow professionally, lead with confidence, strengthen their teams, and better serve students. Offered in Indianapolis and Valparaiso, the training also created valuable opportunities for managers to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another.

This summer, ISNA focused on planning, professional growth, and connection. From the Board’s strategic planning retreat to the national conference in Charlotte, members and leaders gained new ideas, strengthened relationships, and built momentum for the year ahead.

Professional development is more than checking a box. It is an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen your skills, connect with colleagues, and bring new ideas back to your school nutrition program. The Indiana School Nutrition Association is committed to providing education, programs, and services that promote quality child nutrition. Throughout the year, ISNA offers a variety of professional development opportunities designed to support school nutrition professionals a