Kristy Holt
Gainesville,Tx.
Summary
Seasoned Director of Child Nutrition with background in planning, implementing and evaluating child nutrition programs. Possess strong capabilities in multitasking multiple district programs. Highly motivated to expand students' nutritional education and palates. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully adapting to change.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Child Nutrition
Aubrey ISD
Aubrey, Texas
11.2025 - Current
- Directed child nutrition operations across district cafeterias.
- Gave guidance on nutrition policies and meal service procedures.
- Checked meal service compliance with USDA and Texas nutrition standards.
- Worked with principals, parents, and vendors on nutrition services.
Director of Child Nutrition
Collinsville ISD
Collinsville, TX
12.2021 - Current
- Menu planning, dietary accommodations, and menu analysis
- Staff management: hiring, training, and evaluations.
- Prepared annual budget for the Child Nutrition Program, and monitored spending throughout the year.
- All TDA-required reporting: claims, meal counting and claiming, verification report, annual application, PLE Tool, TRS report, PEIMS verification, Procurement, and annual financial report.
- Conducted administrative reviews to ensure compliance with program standards and regulations.
Director of Child Nutrition
Muenster ISD
Muenster , Texas
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Contractual Director.
- Directed menu planning, dietary accommodations, and menu analysis.
- Assisted in developing annual budget for Child Nutrition Program while monitoring expenditures.
- Conducted administrative reviews to ensure compliance with program standards and regulations.
Director of Child Nutrition
ERA ISD
ERA , Texas
04.2015 - 07.2021
- Menu planning, dietary accommodations, and menu analysis.
- Staff management: hiring, training, and evaluations.
- Prepared annual budget for the Child Nutrition Program, and monitored spending throughout the year.
- All TDA-required reporting: claims, meal counting and claiming, verification report, annual application, PLE Tool, TRS report, PEIMS verification, Procurement, and annual financial report.
- Conducted administrative reviews to ensure compliance with program standards and regulations.
Director of Child Nutrition
Valley View ISD
Valley View, Texas
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Menu planning, dietary accommodations, and menu analysis.
- Staff management: hiring, training, and evaluations.
- Prepared annual budget for the Child Nutrition Program, and monitored spending throughout the year.
- All TDA-required reporting: claims, meal counting and claiming, verification report, annual application, PLE Tool, TRS report, PEIMS verification, Procurement, and annual financial report.
- Conducted administrative reviews to ensure compliance with program standards and regulations.
Owner/Operator
Simple Simons Pizza
Whitesboro, Texas
11.1996 - 11.2011
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
Owner/Operator
Simple Simons Pizza
Collinsville, Texas
07.1995 - 12.2007
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Callisburg ISD
Callisburg Texas05-1989
Some College (No Degree) -
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TXSkills
- Proficient organizer
- Knowledge of USDA guidelines
- Budget management
- Time management abilities
- Operations management
- Attention to detail
- Procurement processes
- Menu planning
- Staff management
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Healthy Meal Incentive Grantee of $150,000 Grant 2024-2025
- Healthy Meals Incentive Recognition Award-Innovation in Nutrition Education 2025
- Local Food Grant Awardee 2023-2025 Collinsville ISD/ Muenster ISD
- 10 plus years of TDA Best Of the Bunch Farm Fresh Challenge
- TASN Area 6 Representative 2018-2020
- Tasn Area 6 Representative 2018-2020 Collinsville ISD
- TASN Area 5 Representative 2017-2019 ERA ISD/Valley View ISD
References
- Dr. Jeremy Thompson Denton ISD (940-727-1154)
- Leslie Hartman CFO Muenster ISD (940-634-2996)
- Lana Borgman Counselor Collinsville ISD (940-704-0696)
- Michelle Scribner Owner/The French Farm House Wedding Venue (940-390-2141)
Timeline
Director of Child Nutrition
Aubrey ISD
11.2025 - Current
Director of Child Nutrition
Collinsville ISD
12.2021 - Current
Director of Child Nutrition
Muenster ISD
07.2021 - 05.2024
Director of Child Nutrition
Valley View ISD
08.2017 - 07.2020
Director of Child Nutrition
ERA ISD
04.2015 - 07.2021
Owner/Operator
Simple Simons Pizza
11.1996 - 11.2011
Owner/Operator
Simple Simons Pizza
07.1995 - 12.2007
High School Diploma -
Callisburg ISD
Some College (No Degree) -
North Central Texas College