Elizabeth worked with the Logan Square Neighborhood Association to create a wellness council at a local elementary school bringing together parents, community members, and school staff to talk about student health and school wellness. She also contributed to the planning and implementation of the first universal breakfast in the classroom in a Chicago public school and studied its impact on students’ health.
Elizabethcreated a video documentary of McAuliffe Elementary School’s implementation of the Chicago Public Schools’ pilot program for universal breakfast in the classroom. The film captures the experiences and thoughts of teachers, parents, administrators, and students to showcase the program’s early success.
Elizabeth researched and wrote a national report on federal and state policies and practices in school food service that improve quality and participation in the school lunch, breakfast and after-school snack programs. Elizabeth also developed a guide for after-school providers, school administrators, school food service directors, and other key stakeholders to support local efforts to improve children’s access to nutritious food throughout the day.
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