{"id":16249,"date":"2023-10-30T21:33:24","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T21:33:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/california\/?p=16249"},"modified":"2025-04-30T17:04:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T17:04:30","slug":"celebrating-principals-2023-sbcusd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/california\/celebrating-principals-2023-sbcusd\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Principals In the Heart of the Inland Empire, Where Kids Are Starting the Day Nourished and Ready to Learn"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\u201cI see these four administrators as change makers who have the passion to do the best for their students. Their support in implementing the breakfast in the classroom program helps ensure students receive the nourishment they need both physically and mentally for overall success.\u201d – Adriane Robles, SBCUSD director of nutrition services<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>

Principals across California and the United States understand that ensuring kids have three meals a day is essential to their health, well-being and ability to learn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

As part of National Principals Appreciation Month, we\u2019re uplifting innovative school leaders who have championed <\/span>breakfast after the bell<\/span><\/a> programs in their school so every student can start the day ready to learn with a nutritious meal. Meet five San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) principals who have taken extraordinary steps to nourish their scholars.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cMy hope is that all scholars excel at their chosen interest and career in life. I want them to realize every positive dream and experience every positive opportunity they can, and more.\u201d<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Principal Dorothy McIntosh, Bing Wong Elementary<\/b><\/h3>

Bing Wong Elementary is a school of over 600 students. Prior to the breakfast in the classroom program, nutrition services were serving an average of 150 meals in the traditional setting. Principal McIntosh knew this was an opportunity to ensure more scholars had a meal to start the day.<\/span><\/p>

With 23 years as an educator in the district and serving as Bing Wong principal for the last seven years, McIntosh understands how the barriers facing her families like transportation, high cost of living, and inconsistencies in jobs and housing can affect their scholars\u2019 ability to access nutrition and learn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Since launching the program, students across all grade levels have taken ownership of it. \u201cTo see them problem-solve, persevere and support one another, determined to get the bags of meals to their classrooms is just beautiful,\u201d said Principal McIntosh.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cBreakfast in the classroom presented an opportunity for us to guarantee two meals a day for our scholars. To know that we have given their brains the fuel to manage the cognitive load we demand is a win no matter how you look at it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cThe students love coming to school knowing that they will get to play with their friends and have a sit down meal together with the teacher in their own classroom.\u201d<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Principal Janice Gordon, PhD, Barton Elementary<\/b><\/h3>

For 12 years as Barton Elementary principal, Dr. Gordon has cultivated a supportive, caring and collaborative school community. Inspired by her own children, she works hard to ensure her scholars have the same opportunities and a strong foundation to become responsible and engaged adults.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Dr. Gordon wants to remove barriers for her students by providing equitable access to a quality education. She believes that starts with a full stomach and an energized brain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI will always do my best to think outside the box to create opportunities for all students to have equitable access to a rigorous education,\u201d said Dr. Gordon.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cIt takes perseverance and an innovative approach to establish systems and procedures when starting something new,\u201d said Dr. Gordon. \u201cMost importantly, it takes a great team of teachers and staff to make a greater impact on student learning through removing barriers such as hunger. I am proud to say I have that team at Barton Elementary School.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cLet\u2019s not cry over spilled milk. Let\u2019s worry about our scholars having their basic needs met and being able to thrive, grow, learn and succeed.\u201d<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Principal Tamika Casey, Cole Elementary<\/b><\/h3>

Being an educator has been a lifelong dream since she was a child, and now with nearly 30 years in education, Principal Casey\u2019s mission has remained the same, to ensure every child achieves academically, socially and emotionally in order to be successful in their future.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cHaving their basic needs of being fed first thing in the morning has impacted their readiness to learn,\u201d said Principal Casey. \u201cOur scholars love the sense of responsibility of transporting the meals to and from their classrooms. They are also able to express themselves a bit more, because our teachers use this time for their social and emotional learning check-ins. As they have breakfast, they\u2019re able to talk to each other about how they\u2019re feeling and what they need to be successful for the day. Breakfast in the classroom has changed the vibe of the school.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

With less \u2018hangry\u2019 kids, Principal Casey hopes that more schools will get on board and see the value in the program for their scholars. \u201cI want our community to be a thriving community. Even though there was a lot of apprehension about implementing the program, many who were naysayers have become advocates.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cI am proud that each of our staff continues to persevere through the unknown and brings joy and laughter to the most impossible situations.\u201d<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Principal Breanna York, Jefferson Hunt Elementary<\/b><\/h3>

For 18 years, Principal York has served the SBCUSD community in various capacities as an educator, coach, vice principal, and now school principal. Driven by a hope for all of her students to meet their fullest academic potential, where they feel seen, heard, valued and loved, Principal York knew it was important to support breakfast in the classroom at Jefferson Hunt Elementary.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cAll students deserve to show up each day with the same access as their peers in neighboring cities,\u201d said Principal York. \u201cThis includes access to the most basic of needs including food.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Since launching the program, students have shared that breakfast is their favorite time of day. Even after some initial hesitations, educators and school staff are \u201coverwhelmingly in support of breakfast in the classroom.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWe have found that students are less likely to require snacks (which the school would fund annually), less frequent trips to our health aide for tummy aches, a decrease in tardies, and an overall pleasant start to the school day.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cIt takes a village to make this work. Every child should have the opportunity to nourish their bodies for learning.\u201d <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Principal Elizabeth Cochrane-Benoit, Captain Leland F. Norton Elementary<\/b><\/h3>

We want to take this time for a special shout out to our 2021 No Kid Hungry Hunger Hero Principal Cochrane-Benoit, who showed us the possibilities of fighting hunger at SBCUSD. Read more of <\/span>Principal Cochrane-Benoit’s story<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Join No Kid Hungry in celebrating National Principals Month!<\/span><\/h3>

This October, we recognize the school leaders behind the scenes , making decisions to help staff and students stay safe, healthy and nourished. Feeding kids today is one of the smartest investments we can make to ensure they\u2019re ready to face the challenges of tomorrow.<\/span><\/p>

\u2014 Use the hashtag #NationalPrincipalsMonth: Reach out to celebrate and thank school principals who educate and care for our kids. Make sure to showcase your efforts on social media.<\/span><\/p>

\u2014<\/span> Donate<\/span><\/a>: 1 dollar can help provide 10 meals for kids in need. Your support will help us fund breakfast after the bell programs like those you just read about all over California and the country and help us advocate for policies that will help kids get the meals they need.<\/span><\/p>

\u2014<\/span> Speak up for kids:<\/span><\/a> 1 in 8 kids in the United States is affected by hunger. Tell your lawmaker to protect CalFresh\/SNAP and other federal nutrition programs that feed kids.<\/span><\/p>

Last Reviewed: October 31, 2023<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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