The 51st Annual AKSNA Conference, in Pictures

The 51st Annual AKSNA Conference was held 29 – 31 January 2019. This annual gathering brings together School Nutrition Professionals from across this great state to learn best practices, new trends, and connect with peers new and old as all work together to fuel our future.

AKSNA President, Tanya Dube, kicks off the 51st Annual AKSNA COnference

51st Annual AKSNA Conference Kick-off

Dr. Katie Wilson, SNS, presents the Six Pillars for Success

Six Pillars for Success

Chris Johnson and Adrianne Schwartz present tips for media relations

Tips for media relations

Kaye Wetli with the Riverview School District in Washington represented the School Nutrition Association and presented the SNA Update.

SNA Update

AKSNA board member, Trevor Bridgewater, presenting on the SNA Position Paper at the AKSNA annual business meeting.

SNA Position Paper

The 2019-2020 AKSNA Board

The 2019-2020 AKSNA Board

Lyssa Frohling, Alaska’s new Farm to School Coordinator, presents an update on the FTS program.

Farm-to-School Program Update

Dr. Katie Wilson opens Day 2 of the 51st Annual AKSNA Conference with her presentation, Successfully Managing the Complexities of School Nutrition Programs

Successfully Managing the Complexities of School Nutrition Programs

Dr. Katie Wilson opens Day 2 of the 51st Annual AKSNA Conference with her presentation, Successfully Managing the Complexities of School Nutrition Programs

Successfully Managing the Complexities of School Nutrition Programs

Beth Seitz, Walter Williams, _, and Geno Ceccarelli present Best Practices in Breakfast: Breakfast in the Classroom, Grab and Go, Second Chance:

Best Practices in Breakfast Panel

Beth Seitz, Walter Williams, _, and Geno Ceccarelli present Best Practices in Breakfast: Breakfast in the Classroom, Grab and Go, Second Chance:

Best Practices in Breakfast Panel

Sue Lampert presents updates in the USDA Food Distribution Program

USDA Food Distribution Program Update

Trevor Bridgewater, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, presents information on operating cross-cultural school nutrition programs

Operating Cross-Cultural Programs

Bonnie Britt presents a session on Clean Label Cooking

Clean Label Cooking

o Dawson and Beth Seitz staff the Child Nutrition Programs booth!

Vendor Show - Alaska CNP Booth

The vendor show at the 51st Annual AKSNA Conference is where Alaska's School Nutrition Professionals find new, healthy, and delicious food options for amazing kids

Vendor Show - Tyson Foods Booth

Lyssa Frohling staffs the Alaska Farm to School booth

Vendor Schow - Alaska Farm to School