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COMMITTEES Awards & Scholarships
COMMITTEES Professional Develemopment
NYSNA Celebrates our
Credentialed Members
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It’s AWARDS Season!
Benefits: Renee Hanks, SNS Rosemarie Hanson, SNS Mark Hicks, SNS Theresa Hopper, SNS Jean Jordan-Ecker, SNS Regan Kiembock, SNS Caitlin Lazarski, SNS Tracie Middleton, SNS Bridget O’Brien-Wood, SNS Craig Orvis, SNS Lisa Ostrowski, SNS
Geraldo Torres, SNS Patrick Walsh, SNS Sue Watrous, SNS Jason Whipple, SNS Craig Whitcomb, SNS William Whitcomb, SNS Brian Wright, SNS Lisa Zdenek, SNS Norma Zeller, SNS
Dawn Parsons, SNS Brenda Patrzalek, SNS Julie Raway, SNS Christian Renken, SNS Colleen Rielly, SNS Michelle Rosenthal, SNS
SNA’s Credentialing Program
Jo Ann Ackerman, SNS Tami Augugliaro, SNS Susan Beaudry, SNS Debbi Beauvais, SNS Mark Bordeau, SNS Karen Bronson-Clark, SNS Dana Burton, SNS Sandra Cocca, SNS Ruth Conner, SNS Gregory Elliott, SNS Kathleen Garrant, SNS
Aligned with USDA Professional Standards
How do I get SNS Credentialed? Florence Selin, SNS Janet Sklar, SNS Lisa Spivak, SNS Scott Stowell, SNS Margaret Sullivan, SNS Top 10 Reasons to Earn Your SNS Q Provides formal recognition of professional achievement in the four key areas of USDA Professional Standards Q Increases knowledge and skills to manage a complex foodservice program Q Enhances career opportunity Q Improves credibility with peers, school district administrators and the general public Meet the academic, key area, and work experience requirements to apply to take the SNS Credentialing Exam (see back for details) Choose a date to take the SNS Credentialing Exam from the list of available exam dates and locations Submit completed application and college transcripts / diploma to SNA Pass the SNS Credentialing Exam 1. 2. 3. 4. Why become a School Nutrition Specialist (SNS)? The SNS Credential is a mark of excellence and achievement that reflects what it takes to run a successful school nutrition program in today’s challenging climate. The SNS Credentialing Exam evaluates candidates’ knowledge and skills required to perform specific job activities related to managing or directing school nutrition programs. The SNS Exam is based on four key areas that are the basis for USDA Professional Standards and SNA’s professional development programming. ® Have you been thinking about becoming a School Nutrition Specialist (SNS)? With USDA Professional Standards here, there is no better time than the present to get started. Here are our top 10 reasons for earning this nationally recognized credential! Earning your SNS from the School Nutrition Association: Learn more and apply today at www.schoolnutrition.org/SNS “[The SNS Credential] shows to my colleagues my commitment to continuing education in my field, so that I can be that trusted expert to turn to.” —Jeremy West, CDM, SNS, Nutrition Services Director, Greeley-Evans School District 6, Greeley, CO
Chapter Award Winner Congratulations to the Monroe County Chapter for earning the Bronze – NYSNA Chapter Award! Going above and beyond as a chapter does not go unnoticed to NYSNA and we are so happy to present you all with this award.
8 Improves credibility with school and district officials, local boards of education, governing boards and the general public. 9 Offers self-fulfillment. 10 Provides a credential that you can maintain throughout your career as long you meet the required annual training hours.
5 Demonstrates your continued commitment to the school nutrition profession and the children you serve. 6 Expands your career opportunities. Did you know that some job descriptions list the SNS as a requirement or as a preferred credential? 7 Boosts self-esteem and pride in your career.
1 Provides formal national recognition of professional achievement in the four learning areas of USDA standards for school nutrition personnel. 2 Enhances your expertise to direct a complex food and nutrition service operation. 3 Gives you the opportunity brush up on the fundamentals of school nutrition. 4 Provides professional recognition from subordinates, peers and superiors.
Jeff Siegal Award Winner Congratulations to Cassie Miller-Leone of A.J. Letizio Sales & Marketing on being awarded as the 2021 recipient of the NYSNA Jeff Siegal Memorial Plaque!! Jeff Siegal was a devoted member of the school food service industry who died suddenly in April of 2002. This award is given to a school food service industry member who best exemplifies characteristics of what Jeff meant to our industry and Jeff ’s outstanding abilities!
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