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BY BETH KRAUSE, RD, CDN Child Nutrition Director Ithaca City School District
Hello, Area D! My name is Beth Krause, and I’m thrilled to continue serving as your Area D Director! I began my career in school nutrition after graduating from RIT in 1995 with a degree in Nutrition, knowing from the start that I wanted to be a School Food Service Director. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working in several districts across Upstate New York, including Allendale-Columbia, Canandaigua, Fairport, and Trumansburg, and I now proudly serve as the Food Service Director for Ithaca City School District. Every day in this field brings something new, and I love seeing students enjoy healthy meals that fuel their learning. Outside of work, you’ll often find me practicing yoga, paddleboarding, or line dancing—activities that keep me energized and balanced for the busy days ahead. I’m looking forward to another great year connecting with colleagues and supporting our shared mission of nourishing students across Area D. ~ Beth ~
The Annual NYSNA Conference this fall was truly enjoyable. The Tompkins County Group had a great lunch on Saturday and enjoyed the activities. We enjoyed presenting that day on Leading Through Change. The atmosphere of the conference was musical and lots of fun!
Beth Krause, RD, CDN AREA D DIRECTOR Beth is currently the Food Service Director of Ithaca City School District. In 1995 Beth graduated from RIT with a degree in Nutrition and started her School Lunch Career at Allendale-Columbia School in Pittsford NY. She then worked at Canandaigua City Schools, Fairport Schools, Trumansburg Schools . Beth resides in Ithaca and loves yoga, paddleboarding, and line dancing.
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