FoodED

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jenna Frank from the Golden Bridges School. Get ready to be inspired as we discuss the importance of connecting children to their food and the natural world. Jenna shares her own journey and how it led her to become a Land Stewart at the urban educational farm. We also explore how Golden Bridges School integrates food education into its curric...

In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Stuart Grauer and Nick Scacco, two passionate educators who are breaking down the barriers of traditional classroom learning. Stuart Grauer, founder of the Grauer School , joins us to share his journey of creating a small, community-oriented school that emphasizes naturalist education and the importance of healthy eating. Nick Scacco, a sci...

Key Moments 00:01:03 Private school started by a mother who changed the name due to confusion with marijuana. The goal is to help children receive the best education. The success story of a child passing the high school proficiency exam at age eleven. 00:03:23 Alla's favorite food is caviar, which they believe has health benefits. They have a personal connection to caviar due to health issues in t...

On this episode of FoodED, host Lana Elgart invites special guest, Miss Lainie MA, to discuss the lack of focus on nutrition and healthy snacks within the educational therapy business and traditional schools. Miss Lainie, who runs Core Education Academy, emphasizes the importance of avoiding heavy sugar and sodas, and highlights the need for education on how proper nutrition benefits the body and...

On this episode of FoodED, host Lana Elgart sits down with special guest Hillary Drinkell, a former Montessori teacher and administrator, who now focuses on holistic health coaching, yoga, and Ayurveda through her business, Empowered Well-Being for Success. They discuss the importance of food in education and the challenges of promoting healthy eating habits, particularly in schools. Hillary highl...

On this episode of FoodED, Svetlana Elgart, the host of the show, sits down with Dean Goldfein, the head of the Contra Costa Jewish Day School in the San Francisco Bay area, to discuss the role of food in the classroom. The school has been around for several decades and has 150+ students in grades K-8. It's a community Jewish day school that does not have any particular denominational affiliation,...

On this episode of FoodED, Lana Elgart sat down with Ryanne Plaisance, the Head of School at Argo Novice School, and Carrie Hartman, the Director of Culinary Programs. The trio discussed food education in schools and how it can be integrated into the core curriculum to help children live healthier lifestyles. The guests share how their school program incorporates food education, including travelin...

Teaching Families to Reinvent Their Cooking In this episode of the FoodEd, we have Cynthia Salas Salgado, the manager for identification and recruitment for the Ventura County Office of Education’s migrant education programs. She leads efforts to locate migrant families and provide them with opportunities throughout education platforms. Listen in to learn the importance of prioritizing providing n...

Today we're joined by Samantha Madrigal, the head of schools at AmeriMont Academy. Samantha is a fully qualified chef with a passion for teaching kids healthy eating habits. In this episode, Samantha shares her insights on how to build healthy eating habits in kids. She talks about the importance of feeding kids natural and simple foods, and how to avoid processed foods and sugary drinks. She also...

In this episode of the FoodED podcast, we have Dr. Terry Walker, assistant superintendent of human resources at Keppel Union School District. She has been in education for over 30 years and has some knowledge of food education. She talks about the health and wellness they’re implementing in her school district and the significance of food education. Listen in to learn the importance of educating k...

In this episode of the FoodED podcast, we have Julie Thomas, the interim principal at the St. Philip Neri School, the elementary school she attended. She has had a 34-year teaching and administrative career with the pleasure of teaching multiple grades, particularly with middle school. She talks about the health and wellness habits she established in her school and what it looks like. Listen in to...

FoodED explores the vital role food plays in the classroom. Join us as we dive into the latest research, best practices, and hear from experts (like you) in the field. Let's work together to create a school environment where every student can thrive. Let's become food educated together.