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Food & Nutrition Service Managers
Phone: 941-255-7500 ext 1635
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
ServSafe Certified
The Academy
Mrs. Susan Watterson
•Susan has been on the Champ's Cafe Team since 2003
•Favorite lunch growing up: Pizza
•Favorite Quote: " You are in charge of your own happiness"
•Most satisfying part about my job is: I enjoy interacting with my students.
• Hometown: City: Nashua, State: New Hampshire
Phone: 941-575-5470 ext 1033
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
ServSafe Certified
Baker Center
Mrs. Tammy Welch
• Tammy has been a member of the Champ's Cafe Team since 1996
• Favorite school lunch growing up: Pizza
• Favorite quote: " Life is too short, be happy and enjoy"
• Most Satisfying part about my job: Knowing that my students and adult customers enjoy coming to Champ's Cafe for their meals and leave happy and satisfied.
• Hometown: City: South Point, State: Ohio
Phone: 941-255-7440 ext 1175
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
ServSafe Certified
Charlotte Harbor School
Yolanda Mueller
I have worked for the district since 2003.
My favorite school lunch growing up was Pizza.
My favorite quote is, "small progress is still progress".
The most satisfying part of my job is learning new things and sharing that knowledge with others.
My hometown is San Fransico California.
credentials: ServSafe Certified
Phone: 941-575-5450 ext. 7077
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
ServeSafe
Charlotte High School
Margaret Rainville
Phone: 941-255-7535 ext 3770
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
ServSafe Certified
Liberty Elementary School
Mrs. Tracey Dunnell
• Tracey has been on the Champs Cafe team since 2000.
• Favorite school lunch growing up: Taco Pizza
• Favorite Quote: " In youth, we learn; in age we understand. Marie Von Ebner-Eschenbach
• Most satisfying part about my job is: Knowing that I am providing students with healthy, nutritious meals.
• Hometown: City: Chelmsford, State: Massachusetts
Phone: 941-575-5475 ext 3038
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
ServSafe Certified Certification in Hospitality & Flight Attendant, Patricia Stevens Career College, St. Louis, MO
East Elementary School
Mrs. Leah Moore
Years at Champ's Cafe: since 2016
My favorite school lunch growing up was Mashed Potato & Hamburger Bake
The most satisfying part of my job is: "Knowing that I make a difference each day in a child's life"
My hometown is: (city/state) Brighton, Illinois
Phone: 941-255-7590 ext 3611
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
ServSafe Certified
Kingsway Elementary School
Allison Harris
Phone: 941-625-9600 ext 5064
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
ServSafe Certified
L.A. Ainger Middle School
Tori Kloss
Phone: 941-629-4552 ext 7391
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
ServSafe Certified
Lemon Bay High School
Ms. Patti Berry
• Patti is a CCPS graduate
• Patti has been a member of the Champ' Cafe Team since 1990
• Favorite school lunch growing up: Salad
• Favorite Quote: " Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"
• The most satisfying part about my job: Working with a great Team and respectful and polite students here at LBH!
• Hometown: City: Sharon, State: Pennsylvania
Phone: 941-255-7515 ext. 3475
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
ServSafe Certified
Deep Creek Elementary School
Mrs. Julia Langenberg
•Julia has been on the Champ's Cafe Team since 2013
•Favorite lunch growing up: Roasted Chicken
•Favorite Quote: "Don't stop until you're proud!"
•Most satisfying part about my job is: The appreciation and gratitude that we receive from school staff, students, and parents.
• Hometown: Lima, Peru
Phone: 941-255-7470 ext 3946
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
ServSafe Certified
Meadow Park Elementary School
Mrs. Nancy Adams
• Nancy has been on the Champ's Cafe Team since 2010.
• Favorite lunch growing up: Pizza Burger( special sauce on an English muffin with cheese)
• Favorite quote: Get R Done
• Most satisfying part about my job is: Feeding our customers, a healthy meal and seeing their happy faces.
• Hometown: City: Northborough, State: Massachusetts
Phone: 941-255-7525 ext 5269
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Servsafe Certified
Murdock Middle School
Mrs. Sandra Scheel
• Sandra has been a member of the Champs Cafe Team since 2014
• Favorite school lunch growing up: Tator Tot Casserole
• Favorite Quote: " I want my life to be a hymn to the Creator"
• Most satisfying thing about your job: All working together to achieve the same purpose/goal. And a great satisfying meal.
• Hometown: City: Chili, State: Wisconsin
Phone: 941-624-5122 ext 4071
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Servsafe Certified
Myakka River Elementary School
Mrs. Debra Munz
I have worked for the district since 1999.
My favorite (school) lunch growing up was pizza.
My favorite quote is: A great attitude becomes a great mood, which becomes a great day, which becomes a great year, which becomes a great life.
The most satisfying part of my job is that I love working with all the kids and seeing their smiling faces each day ! It makes me feel good that we make a child happy when they see what's for lunch each day!
Hometown: Manorville, Long Island NY
Phone: 941-255-7450 ext 4251
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
ServSafe Certified
Neil Armstrong Elementary
Mrs. Yusitt Rodriguez
Yusitt has been a valuable member of the Champ's Cafe Team since 2013.
Most satisfying thing about your job: When I see the smiles on all the students each day.
Hometown: La Victoria, Venezuela
Favorite School Lunch: Pizza
Phone: 941-255-7622 ext 3189
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
ServSafe certified
Peace River Elementary School
Mrs. Christine Witt
•Christine is a graduate of Port Charlotte High School
•Christine has been a Champ's team member for 22 years
•Favorite Lunch: Rectangle Pizza
•Favorite Quote: Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world" Jordan B. Peterson
•Hometown: North Canton, Ohio
Phone: 941-255-7485 ext 7635
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
ServSafe Certified
Port Charlotte High School
Mrs. Annette Joyce
Credentials: ServSafe Certified
Phone: 941-255-7460 ext 5479
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional, ServSafe Certified
Port Charlotte Middle School
Paula Snyder
I have previously worked for three years at LA Ainger and happy to be back this year.
My favorite (school) lunch growing up was pizza.
My favorite quote is: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you".
The most satisfying part of my job is socializing with others.
My hometown is New Albany, Indiana
certifications: Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional
credentials: ServSafe Certified
Phone: 941-575-5485 ext.5655
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
ServSafe certified
Punta Gorda Middle School
Miss. Donita Torres
• Donita has been a Champ's Cafe Team member since 2012
• Favorite school lunch growing up: Frito Pie
• Favorite Quote: " No One is responsible for your happiness but you!"
• The most satisfying part about my job is: knowing that what I do matters to the children of my community.
• Hometown: City: Elwood, State: Indiana
Phone: 941-575-5400 ext 3337
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
ServSafe Certified
Sallie Jones Elementary School
Mrs. Mary Bannister
• Mary has been a Champ's Team member since 1991
• Favorite school lunch growing up: Mac and Cheese
• Favorite Quote: Listen Pause and Respond
• The most satisfying part about my job is: We make a Difference
• Hometown: City: Toledo, State: Ohio
Phone: 941-743-0188 ext 4374
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
ServSafe Certified
Vineland Elementary School
Mrs. Vera Torres
• Vera is a graduate of CCPS "Class of 1987"
• Vera has been a Champ's team member since 2015
• Favorite school lunch growing up: Country Fried Steak with mashed potatoes and green beans.
• Favorite Quote:
• The most satisfying thing about your job: Being part of the greater good. Trying to make a difference to help our customers.
• Hometown City: SanJuan, State: Puerto Rico