Fatima Sousa
In her 11th year as Director of Food Services, Tina feels right at home in the Cotting School kitchen. “The students are amazing. They make me smile. And watching them grow up is awesome.”
Tina has done it all in the Cotting kitchen. She began her food services career here in food prep, then moved to cook, and now Director. Her experience in each role has undoubtedly prepared her to run our lunch operation.
Tina has a lot to consider in her role. Our students’ nutrition is one of many priorities during the school day. Providing a healthy variety of options that cater to students’ interests and their dietary needs is not an easy task, but one that Tina takes seriously. “We have to pay close attention to our orders to check them for allergens, and our kitchen has to be very careful with gluten-free options.”
At the same time, she embraces the challenges with grace and a smile. “We know what they like to eat, and want to them be happy, but we also want to make sure we’re offering well-balanced options.”
