Lisa Weiss
Food Literacy Corps Member
What is your educational background?
I graduated from the University of Oregon in spring of 2018 with
a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology.
In which schools are you in currently
serving?
Leataata Floyd, Bret Harte, PS7 and Parkway Elementary schools.
Why did you choose to do a year of AmeriCorps
service?
After graduating college I wanted to continuing giving back to
the community. While in college I volunteered at my university’s
wellness center and taught cooking classes to my fellow college
students. I wanted to continue teaching nutrition education and
cooking classes and I felt that my interests and passions greatly
aligned with the mission of Food Literacy Center.
Favorite moment in the classroom so far?
My favorite moment in the classroom has been seeing the students
who are at first hesitant to try the new recipe end up loving it
and asking for seconds, and thirds! The most rewarding feeling is
seeing their faces light up when they realize how tasty fruits
and veggies are.
What is the most interesting fruit and/or vegetable
you’ve tried this year?
Jujube
How have you grown, or what skills are you stretching
into?
This year I have been developing my classroom management skills
and learning to adapt the lesson plan appropriately for the
different age groups of the students.
What do you plan to do with the skills you gain at Food
Literacy Center?
I hope to continue working in public health and inspiring
everyone to love their fruits and vegetables!