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Director of Food Services brings healthy cooking to life for Lincoln students

Two women stand by table with food ingredients as girl in apron works on other side
Director of Food Services brings healthy cooking to life for Lincoln students

Director of School Food Services Donna M. Jackson recently brought hands-on learning to life during a mini cooking class with eighth-graders at Lincoln School. Students explored healthy, simple recipes, starting with a popcorn ranch spice blend before moving on to a more involved spring salad. In an interactive twist, they “shopped” for ingredients at Ms. Jackson’s table and created their own no-lettuce salads using apples, celery, craisins and a light homemade vinaigrette. The experience highlighted both a learning gap in basic food preparation skills and a powerful opportunity: students’ enthusiasm to try something new and embrace healthier choices. Energized by their curiosity and willingness to learn, Ms. Jackson helped ensure the lesson continued at home. Each student left with a cutting board, spice blends, recipes and an apron — items she generously donated — empowering them to keep cooking and exploring fresh, nutritious foods. "I was super energized and encouraged by their willingness and excitement to learn something new -- and TRY more vegetables!" she said.

Boy in green apron works with food at table
Students stand next to table with food ingredients
Several students in green aprons
Woman in green apron cutting veggies
Girl in green apron cutting veggies
Woman with arm around girl in green apron
Woman stands next to girl in green apron and holding jar

 

 

 

 

 

Two women stand by table with food ingredients as girl in apron works on other side
Director of Food Services brings healthy cooking to life for Lincoln students

Director of School Food Services Donna M. Jackson recently brought hands-on learning to life during a mini cooking class with eighth-graders at Lincoln School. Students explored healthy, simple recipes, starting with a popcorn ranch spice blend before moving on to a more involved spring salad. The experience highlighted both a learning gap in basic food preparation skills and a powerful opportunity: students’ enthusiasm to try something new and embrace healthier choices.  

Students on trip with teacher and principal.
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Mount Vernon police with students posing for the camera.
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