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Gretchen Czaja

Thetford Center,VT

Summary

Dedicated school nutrition professional and coach with history of meeting program goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization's mission and vision.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Mountain Views SU
07.2018 - Current
  • Supervise and monitor the daily operations of the Mountain Views SU School Nutrition Program in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Monitor program performance to identify areas for improvement in student participation and financial management.
  • Oversee hiring process of new staff members
  • Train new staff members, train and evaluate current program staff members.
  • Ensure the program operates in accordance with The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and Breakfast Program (SB) guidelines
  • Work with various school groups and students to accomplish sustainability goals.
  • Work and collaborate with Operations Team-HR, Superintendent, Business Manager and Buildings & Ground Director.
  • Develop and implement monthly cycle menus that incorporate local and seasonal meal options.
  • Monitor all kitchen operations to included equipment maintenance, problem solving operating issues, to purchasing new equipment.
  • Develop yearly Local Food Purchase Incentive Plan to meet the funding criteria each year that the funding is available. 2022-2023, MVSU achieved 25% local Vermont food purchasing with $33,000 grant award return.
  • Substitute for absent kitchen staff in all school kitchens-Prep and Cook daily meal options, run meal service according to specific school schedule, and oversee clean up.

BOARD MEMBER-PRESIDENT

School Nutrition Association Of Vermont
01.2015 - Current
  • Work with executive board members to assist in advancing and supporting school nutrition professionals statewide through education and advocacy.
  • Assisted in advocating for Universal School Meals in Vermont which resulted in the passage into law permanent free meals for school aged children.
  • Developed 5 year board strategic plan
  • Increased networking opportunities, knowledge and skills for school nutrition professionals around the state.
  • Current Membership Committee Chair

Ford Sayre Nordic Ski Coach

Ford Sayre Ski Team
11.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in building confidence and ski skills for Grade 3rd/4th skiers.

PROGRAM HEAD COACH

Woodstock Nordic Runners
11.2005 - 03.2022
  • Oversaw all aspects of the K-8 Nordic youth Nordic ski program, which operated under the non-profit Woodstock Ski Runners.

INSTRUCTOR

Woodstock Inn & Resort Nordic Skiing
12.2015 - 03.2020
  • Taught individual and small group lessons to inn guests and customers of the Nordic center
  • Worked in the retail and rental shop and provided trail assistance on a regular basis.

HEALTHY FOODS EDUCATOR & PROVIDER

Woodstock Elementary School
11.2011 - 06.2018
  • Supervised daily operations of the Woodstock Elementary School school nutrition program in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Supervised one kitchen staff person.
  • Taught skills nutrition education lessons.
  • Taught student cooking classes.
  • provide leadership for health education team.
  • Provided school garden educational support.
  • Incorporated health and local food educational opportunities into the school meal time.
  • Developed student allergy action plan process with school nurse.
  • Active member of the district wide Coordinated School Health Team.
  • Contributor to the initial Wellness Policy

PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Woodstock Elementary School
08.2004 - 11.2011
  • Created and taught age appropriate, standards based physical education lessons for grades K-6.

HEAD COACH

Girls On The Run
05.2005 - 05.2011
  • Organized and coached a group of girls in Grades 3-5 following the national Girls on the Run curriculum.

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching | Physical Education Pedagogy -

University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Durham, NH
05.2004

Kinesiology, Physical Education Pedagogy -

University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
05.2003

Skills

  • Staff Leadership & Evaluation
  • School Menu Development
  • Standards of Excellence
  • Kitchen Maintenance Oversight
  • Team Player
  • Administrative Organization
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Program Leadership
  • Budgeting and Financial Management
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Personnel Supervision
  • Program Improvements

Teaching Endorsements

  • Vermont Level 2-Physical Education (Pre K-12)-expired
  • Vermont Level 1-Health Education (Pre K-12)-expired

Certification

  • Current Certified Serve Safe, April 2023

Timeline

Ford Sayre Nordic Ski Coach

Ford Sayre Ski Team
11.2022 - Current

SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Mountain Views SU
07.2018 - Current

INSTRUCTOR

Woodstock Inn & Resort Nordic Skiing
12.2015 - 03.2020

BOARD MEMBER-PRESIDENT

School Nutrition Association Of Vermont
01.2015 - Current

HEALTHY FOODS EDUCATOR & PROVIDER

Woodstock Elementary School
11.2011 - 06.2018

PROGRAM HEAD COACH

Woodstock Nordic Runners
11.2005 - 03.2022

HEAD COACH

Girls On The Run
05.2005 - 05.2011

PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Woodstock Elementary School
08.2004 - 11.2011

Master of Arts in Teaching | Physical Education Pedagogy -

University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH

Kinesiology, Physical Education Pedagogy -

University of New Hampshire

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