Veteran child nutritionist to lead auxiliary services
August 1, 2003 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Hank Hurd, Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services 560-2504 DURHAM—Nadine Goodwin-Blake, a child nutritionist with a quarter-century of experience, has been named Executive Director of Auxiliary Services, which administers food service programs, for Durham Public Schools. She replaces Lynn Smith, who retired earlier this year after 20 years of service with the school system. Goodwin-Blake has been Child Nutrition Director of Granville County Schools since 1990. Before that, she was Assistant Director of Child Nutrition Services for the former Durham City Schools for six years. She has also worked as a consultant for the state Department of Public Instruction. “Good nutrition is essential to a student’s ability to learn, and I have dedicated most of my career to ensuring effective food-service programs toward that end,” said Goodwin-Blake. “I am thrilled with the opportunity to serve the students and community of Durham once again.” Goodwin-Blake earned an M.S. degree in food service administration from the University of Tennessee, and a B.S. degree in home economics from North Carolina Central University. “Nadine Goodwin-Blake has a proven record of efficiently and effectively managing food service programs, from a financial as well as nutritional perspective,” said Superintendent Ann T. Denlinger. “Her solid managerial skills will serve the students of Durham Public Schools well.” ###
