Food Education is a vital part of students' development.

🌟Today`s Fellow Friday spotlight is on: Mrs. Amato!

🏫 “Hello! I am Mrs. Amato and I have been teaching for over 30 years! My Elementary Education degree is from Penn State and my Masters degree in Education (Physically and Mentally Handicapped) is from California University of PA. I have been teaching Learning Support and Special Education since 2002. I found out about the Food Education Fellowship during the 2024-2025 Pilot Light #SnackTimeExplorers cohort that I participated in. I would like to continue to bring food and nutrition education to my students. Empowering my students with lifelong skills by providing them with the knowledge to make healthier choices is crucial. Additionally, gaining a better understanding of food security and sustainability is key.”

💚 A Favorite Food Memory or Recipe:
"My favorite food memory is deeply rooted in my childhood, bringing back feelings of comfort, joy, and family gatherings. Both of my Grandfathers had gardens, so naturally my father had one, too. I grew up eating a variety of fresh vegetables. We also had an amazing strawberry patch. Vegetables, salads, and fruit were always a part of our sit-down family meals."

🍴Recent Pilot Light lessons:
This school year, Mrs. Amato`s students have been exploring how they can make informed food choices that benefit their health, the environment, and their communities. Students have learned how to read nutritional labels and have even learned how to plan their own meals at home. We were so excited to see a SnackTime Explorers educator join the Food Education Fellowship this year!

Thanks for being a part of Pilot Light, Mrs. Amato!👏

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