Jun 24, 202648 minS2
What does it really take to move a school meal program from freezer-to-oven to scratch-cooked? In this episode of iBites, host Shannon FitzGerald, PhD, RDN sits down with Jeannie Riley, School Nutrition Director for RSU...
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iBites Podcast
Hosted by Institute of Child Nutrition · health · EN-US
About this Podcast:
The Institute of Child Nutrition is proud to present the podcast, iBites, where you will learn about all aspects of child nutrition programs. From research to resources, from oral histories to best practices, each iBites will feature a wealth of information to help promote the continuous improvement of child nutrition programs.
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What is iBites Podcast about?
The Institute of Child Nutrition is proud to present the podcast, iBites, where you will learn about all aspects of child nutrition programs. From research to resources, from oral histories to best practices, each iBites will feature a wealth of information to help promote the continuous improvement of child nutrition programs.
What has iBites Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "iBites Podcast – S2E8 – Jeannie Riley" (24 June 2026, 48 minutes), "iBites Podcast – S2E7 – Maria Patiño" (21 May 2026, 35 minutes), and "iBites Podcast – S2E6 – Rhiannon Mejia" (19 March 2026, 22 minutes).
How often does iBites Podcast publish?
iBites Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 10 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on iBites Podcast?
Booking probability for iBites Podcast is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. iBites Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. iBites Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch iBites Podcast?
The strongest fits for iBites Podcast are Child Care and Courses, Coaching & Lessons. iBites Podcast has a health audience.
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iBites Podcast is a health podcast with 10 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- May 21, 202635 minS2
In this episode of iBites, host Shannon FitzGerald sits down with Maria Patiño, a school nutrition manager with 17 years of experience at Manor ISD — a fast-growing district just outside Austin, Texas. Maria shares how...
- Mar 19, 202622 minS2
Meet Rhiannon Mejia, a Child Nutrition Supervisor in Texas who oversees 10 schools including elementary, middle, and high schools with innovative bistro concepts. Rhiannon shares her inspiring journey from restaurant...
Mar 19, 202639 minS1Chef Andrew Urbanetti traded Harvard Law School's dining room for the school cafeterias of Boston — and he's never looked back. In this episode, recorded live at the 10th Farm to Cafeteria Conference, Andrew shares the...
- Feb 24, 202627 minS2
Lisa Strine is a Child Nutrition Manager in Fort Worth, Texas, who brings retail training expertise and 18 years of school nutrition experience to her role—where she serves 780 meals daily and maintains an impressive...
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- Feb 5, 202621 minS2
This podcast episode is about the real work of school nutrition leadership. In this episode, we explore how a kitchen manager builds strong teams, engages students, and creates menu programs that balance nutrition...
- Dec 10, 202524 minS2
Welcome to iBites, the podcast from the Institute of Child Nutrition. On iBites, we talk with school nutrition professionals from around the country. Our guests share real experiences, practical tips, and proven...
Dec 10, 202559 minS1Host Patrick Garmong sits down with national school nutrition leader Stephen O’Brien to talk about how school meals can shape a student’s relationship with food for life. They dig into scratch cooking, smart...
- Oct 23, 202526 minS2
Welcome to iBites, the podcast from the Institute of Child Nutrition. On iBites, we talk with school nutrition professionals from around the country. Our guests share real experiences, practical tips, and proven...
Episode #30
The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 30 – Finding Purpose in School Nutrition with Leah Botko
Sep 30, 202556 minS1On this episode of The Mix Up, Patrick Garmong sits down with Leah Botko , who shares her journey from starting in food service as a teen to leading school meal programs in Massachusetts—and now stepping into a new role...
- Aug 18, 202537 minS2
Welcome to iBites, the podcast from the Institute of Child Nutrition. On iBites, we talk with school nutrition professionals from around the country. Our guests share real experiences, practical tips, and proven...
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Stephen O’Brien
Founder and President, national school nutrition leader
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Tina Hastings
Institute of Child Nutrition
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