Why Leadership and Connection Matter Just as Much as the Menu At Pisanick Partners, we love professional development that is hands on, practical, and immediately useful. We love culinary trainings. We love writing recipes, building cycle menus, and helping schools navigate USDA approved software systems. We love the nuts and bolts of school nutrition. But here is the truth. A menu cannot succeed without the people behind it. This post explores why school nutrition professiona

School nutrition is more than meals, it’s a movement rooted in community, connection, and the belief that everyone deserves access to wholesome, nourishing food. Maureen sat down with long-time partner and local food systems leader Dave Sokoll , Executive Director of the Forest City Food Collective , to explore how passion, purpose, and people continue shaping local food in schools and beyond. Honoring the OG of Local Food Systems From the moment Dave joins the conversation,

Live from the ASBA Capital Conference At the ASBA Capital Conference in Columbus, we spent two days surrounded by school district leaders - superintendents, treasurers, board members, and so many familiar faces. It felt less like a conference and more like a family reunion. Our shared goal? Supporting the people who make schools work. For this special edition of the NutriSmart SNAX Podcast , we sat down with two of my favorite collaborators and longtime colleagues - Phil Herm