Brehm Food Service staff focus on students' wellbeing

To Claudia Glasnovich, the Aramark Food Service Director at Brehm, and the other Food Service staff members, Brehm students are their main focus.

“At the center of everyday responsibilities and fiscal realities, there is one focus that drives you – the wellbeing of your children. That focus drives us, too,” Claudia said. “We focus on nurturing the overall wellbeing and growth of Brehm’s students.”

Food service staff members include Angela Childer, lead cook; Katie Tomczak, salad prep; Tyler Palmer, cook; Jeff Fairbanks, cook; Elzie Hudspeth, cook; and Savannah Gallon, salad prep.

“We understand that good nutrition is essential for sound academic achievement and the long-term health of our nation’s students,” Claudia said. “At Brehm, we are constantly promoting healthy eating, physical activity and healthy choices to our students.”

Food Service staff also focus on Brehm employees and the larger Brehm community. Claudia said that she and her staff have provided services during countless activities at Brehm, including teacher workshops, Move-in Weekend, Parents Weekend, conferences, meetings, and more.

“We work to strengthen the bond between Brehm School and its far-reaching community,” Claudia said.

Brehm’s Food Service department’s Top Ten Nutrition Commitments:

• Serve nutritious menus that exceed current USDA requirements for all students (including those with special dietary needs)
• Offer foods that are rich in key nutrients: whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and low or non fat dairy products
• Serve high-quality, safe foods that have no added trans fats and are low in total fat, salt and sugar
• Promote breakfast participation and expand availability
• Offer healthy, nutrient dense snacks
• Source high-quality, environmentally responsible, local produce and products
• Enable healthy lifestyles through nutrition awareness and education
• Create a healthy school environment -- composting, recycling, green cleaning
• Advance employee knowledge and sensitivity to health and wellness education
• Provide legislative advocacy on behalf of students