The Healthy Schools Partnership pilot program is currently operating in Missouri and Kansas and includes students in elementary, middle and high schools. RD Nutrition Coaches are credentialed dietitians with knowledge and passion about nutrition. Learn more about the teams and individuals that develop RD Coach relationships with students.
2010-2011 Focus for Kansas City & Des Moines
Energy Balance Curriculum and helping schools achieve the Healthier US School Challenge status.
Kansas City Team
Program Started: 2007
RD Coaches
Diane Besler
Katie Brown, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation National Nutrition Education Director
Kuda Chimanya, RD Head Coach
Jessica Cecil
Melody Cole
Jennifer Egeland
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Megan Grushon
Sue Kidd
Tammi Linnebur
Lisa Medrow, ANDF New Community Implementation and Training RD Coach
Sarah Scroggs
Lindsay Thurlow
Lindsey Warren, Assistant Nutrition Coach
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Schools Served
Kansas City Missouri School District:
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Gladstone Elementary School
Hartman Elementary School
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Kansas City Kansas School District:
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Banneker Elementary
Rushton Elementary School
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ACE Collegium PK-5 and 6
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Des Moines Team
Program Started: 2010
RD Coaches
Heather Cox
Anne Cundiff
Mary Dutcher
Madhu Gadia
Tanya Hargrave-Klein
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Heather Illg
Crystal Morrison
Shireen Munir
Jennifer Neal, Assistant Nutrition Coach
Dianne Pettit
Kathryn Thompson, RD Head Coach
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Schools Served
Ankeny School District:
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Parkview Middle School
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Des Moines School District:
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Hanawalt Elementary
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Norwalk School District:
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Lakewood Elementary
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Pella School District:
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Jefferson Elementary
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