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How one K-12 operator is bringing sustainable seafood to students

Executive Chef for Alexandria City Public Schools Jason Tepper has worked to bring a variety of seafood dishes to the lunch menu since coming to the Virginia district in 2021.

Benita Gingerella, Senior Editor

October 18, 2024

<p>October is National Seafood Month, and to celebrate, we sat down with Jason Tepper who is the Executive Chef at Alexandria City Public Schools in Alexandria, Virginia.&nbsp;</p><p>Since coming to the district in 2021, Tepper has introduced students to a variety of seafood dishes, including fish tacos and kelp meatballs. In addition, he is one of several chefs partnering with Food For Climate League this month to help other chefs in the Onsite dining space look for ways to incorporate more sustainable seafood options into their menus.&nbsp;</p><p>During our conversation, Jason shared how he has worked to bring more sustainable seafood dishes to the district and how his fellow K-12 operators can do the same at their schools.</p>

About the Author

Benita Gingerella

Senior Editor

Benita is a senior editor for FoodService Director and covers K-12 foodservice. She has been with the publication since 2016. In her spare time, Benita is an avid restaurant-goer and loves to travel extensively.

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