Hi, I’m Maddie! My goal is to help our community feel excited about their nutrition. My hope is that we see local foods as a joyful way to connect to the land and to each other. The first step in building a happy and healthy relationship with food is sharing knowledge and creating experiences-- and that is what I’m here for!

Please feel free to share your thoughts, ideas, and questions with me at msmith@oregonsd.net. I would love to hear from you!

Hello, I’m Sarah, the School Nutrition Director for OSD. Food helps us grow, think, and experience the world. I think it is important to serve healthy meals that feature local produce as well as fruits and vegetables grown in our school gardens. When we see our food grow, we can understand the power it has in our bodies. Food is also fun, playing with your food is an exciting way to feel connected to what you are eating. I often create pictures with my food- it just tastes better when my fruit salad looks like a smiling sun.

*PS: This is a picture of me with my dog, named Rutabaga. His name comes from the root vegetable - rutabaga. The vegetable is known for keeping your heart healthy and your bones strong. Rutabaga and I go on many hikes, so he is helping me stay healthy just like the vegetable.

Hi, I’m Shelby, the Assistant Nutrition Director at OSD. Healthy food makes me happy! I love helping people find simple and delicious ways to add lots of veggies, fruit and healthy options into their diet. Farm to School is a fantastic tool in helping students develop an interest in where their favorite foods come from. With this knowledge, our hope is to encourage students to engage and participate in activities that help them learn the joys of agriculture.