powered by
Hello! I'm Kathy,
Founder of School Meals Matter
About Me
Kathleen Kane, SNS, is a former award winning School Nutrition Director with more than 34 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has worked with hundreds of dedicated school nutrition staff, fostering a deep respect for those who plan, prepare and serve school meals. Inspired by her passion to help bring recognition to these exceptional employees, she established Kane Consulting to share her expertise and drive positive change in school nutrition.
Kathy develops engaging tools, resources and training for all School Nutrition staff members—from Directors to Dishwashers—because it takes everyone's talents to make programs successful. She created the School Meals Matter™ brand featuring a fresh, out of the box perspective to promote the value of School Nutrition programs and their employees. The Director's Cut™ and ManagerPro Playbook™ eBook series provide a fast, affordable way to learn something new, solve a problem or gain inspiration—all at your fingertips with step by step instructions.
Why Changing the Perception of School Meals Matters.
School meals matter because they play a crucial role in the health of students, providing essential nutrients that support their growth and academic performance. To gain more respect from administrators, parents and the community, it's vital to change the perception surrounding school nutrition programs from low skilled workers to highly skilled professionals. Shifting this viewpoint is a pathway to value through increased participation which supports higher wages. Driving a positive image of school nutrition programs and empowering employees with a sense of ownership can create an environment that prioritizes a healthy school meals program and its impact on learning.