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.
<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. </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. </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>
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