Finally a class and a teacher that's worth something. But to the narrative- this is counter to it. The public school system and teachers unions do not want independent critical thinkers. Using good food, grown by yourself, and no pesticides or pharmaceuticals sounds "dangerous." Kudos to that teacher.👍👏👏
Good for her! I tried this 30 years ago in the public school district I was teaching in. They were not ready for this level of REAL food revolution, evolution, wisdom.
If it had "taken root" bck then, it very well could have seriously wounded the development of the "chronic disease epidemic" that we are dealing with today. Combating conditions like type 2, pre-diabetes, depression, and obesity.
I Love this article!!! This teacher is a God-send. These students will remember all this their entire lives and they will make changes that will affect many! Thank you so much to this Ohio Teacher!
Natural unprocessed food sustained mankind for eons of time in the beginning. People have to learn to eat like our early ancestors did. Our bodies were not designed to eat processed foods. It is important for people to learn to eat as much raw food as possible...It has enzymes; heated food doesn't. Enzymes are the life force in natural food, which keep the body well. I try to eat as much raw fruit and vegetables daily, as possible. I feel better going on 92 than I did in my earlier cooking days in my 20s and 30s. It's simpler; less costly, and saves time.
Catherine, thank you for taking the time to highlight a home ec teacher inspiring kids to take care of their bodies and learn to feed themselves. Like many of the other comments, it seems times are changing and the kids are asking to be shown the way. Incredible times lay ahead as together we work to educate the kids of the future. I am in for this work.
How wonderful! My kids were always okay eaters but it wasn’t until my husband and me invited them into the kitchen to help prepare foods with that they really engaged with it. Another amazing plus was while the pot boiled or the chicken roasted we had our best, most meaningful conversations. For my last child this was a game changer. As adults they are all amazingly good and aware cooks. All of them prepare and bring far more interesting lunches to work than I ever did. I’m so so proud of them. Lead by example. Allow mistakes to happen. As a parent I never hovered as I believe you just need to set soft guardrails for them to navigate within. I’m not there so that they don’t fall. I’m there to help them get back up with clarity and understanding.
What a great idea! I love how Vrbanac incorporates local ingredients and introduces students to the sources of nutrition. It sounds like she's getting some very good results as students find out how to build their own health. Kudos!
I love this. A teacher who is teaching real value. I remember my home ec cooking class in middle school. It was boring. I mostly remember copying recipes😒. What a gift this teacher is giving her students. God bless her!!
Finally a class and a teacher that's worth something. But to the narrative- this is counter to it. The public school system and teachers unions do not want independent critical thinkers. Using good food, grown by yourself, and no pesticides or pharmaceuticals sounds "dangerous." Kudos to that teacher.👍👏👏
End govt services unions
Good for her! I tried this 30 years ago in the public school district I was teaching in. They were not ready for this level of REAL food revolution, evolution, wisdom.
So glad to see it coming alive and expanding!
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Now I am about to give you a truely heart felt comment. Thank you for your service.
Ah, thanks. We all are "Sparks" of inspiration that support good things unfolding just as they are supposed to. Merry Christmas, Happy EVERY Holiday!
If it had "taken root" bck then, it very well could have seriously wounded the development of the "chronic disease epidemic" that we are dealing with today. Combating conditions like type 2, pre-diabetes, depression, and obesity.
Totally agree BUT it gives us something to work towards.
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This is awesome!
I Love this article!!! This teacher is a God-send. These students will remember all this their entire lives and they will make changes that will affect many! Thank you so much to this Ohio Teacher!
Natural unprocessed food sustained mankind for eons of time in the beginning. People have to learn to eat like our early ancestors did. Our bodies were not designed to eat processed foods. It is important for people to learn to eat as much raw food as possible...It has enzymes; heated food doesn't. Enzymes are the life force in natural food, which keep the body well. I try to eat as much raw fruit and vegetables daily, as possible. I feel better going on 92 than I did in my earlier cooking days in my 20s and 30s. It's simpler; less costly, and saves time.
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Catherine, thank you for taking the time to highlight a home ec teacher inspiring kids to take care of their bodies and learn to feed themselves. Like many of the other comments, it seems times are changing and the kids are asking to be shown the way. Incredible times lay ahead as together we work to educate the kids of the future. I am in for this work.
Wowser, instead of promoting glossy pics of slabs of dead animals on plates,
promoting that as "health" we have farmers markets, raspberries, kids gardening, etc.
Some parents have always shown kids and neighbors useful life affirming skills.
School days filled with useless propaganda and conditioning giving way to teaching.
Times are a changing.
FINALLY SOMEONE WITH SOME SENSE WILLING TO BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION!! Thank You!! 🙏
How wonderful! My kids were always okay eaters but it wasn’t until my husband and me invited them into the kitchen to help prepare foods with that they really engaged with it. Another amazing plus was while the pot boiled or the chicken roasted we had our best, most meaningful conversations. For my last child this was a game changer. As adults they are all amazingly good and aware cooks. All of them prepare and bring far more interesting lunches to work than I ever did. I’m so so proud of them. Lead by example. Allow mistakes to happen. As a parent I never hovered as I believe you just need to set soft guardrails for them to navigate within. I’m not there so that they don’t fall. I’m there to help them get back up with clarity and understanding.
What a great idea! I love how Vrbanac incorporates local ingredients and introduces students to the sources of nutrition. It sounds like she's getting some very good results as students find out how to build their own health. Kudos!
I love this. A teacher who is teaching real value. I remember my home ec cooking class in middle school. It was boring. I mostly remember copying recipes😒. What a gift this teacher is giving her students. God bless her!!
Mom’s Across America studied school lunches…..Really disgusting we’re willing to poison children in the name of the almighty buck!!!