Hearts of 509: Grace Hartzell, Cook's Assistant at Buff Elementary

Описание: Grace Hartzell runs the kitchen at Buff Elementary, and she does so with efficiency and heart. She works tirelessly to ensure students are getting the food options they want and will enjoy at lunch time. When lunch time rolls around, Grace greets the students with a kindness and a smile to make our students feel like they belong.

Principal Erika Skaar shared that her school is lucky to have her. Below is her nomination for Grace to win the 'Hearts of 509J' award.

"Grace ensures students flourish at Buff Elementary! She greets every student with a smile and delicious food, creating a warm and welcoming part of their day. She pays close attention to what the kids like and works to make sure those favorite food items are an option for lunches.

As the heart of our kitchen, Grace is incredibly organized and runs our kitchen with both efficiency and heart. She is always putting students first in each and every decision she makes. She models a positive attitude, and jumps in wherever she’s needed.

She makes sure that each child feels seen, supported, and fed! Grace is an important member of Buff, and we're lucky to have her on our team!."