As Director of Food Services, Mrs. Teresa Gravitt directs the operation of the cafeterias at each of the nice schools in Marion County. Our goal is to provide nutritious and healthy meals in a fun, relaxed dining environment. All schools in Marion County participate in the National School Lunch Program. It is Mrs. Gravitt's responsibility to ensure all federal and state guidelines are being followed.

Originally from East Ridge, TN, Mrs. Gravitt has lived in Jasper, TN for the past 27 years with her husband, Herb and daughter, Jennifer.

Educational background:

• University of Tennessee at Chattanooga--BS
  • Secondary Education --Home Economics
  • Elementary Education
  • Food Service Supervisor Endorsement
• Tennessee Technological University--MS
  • Curriculum and Instruction
• Trevecca University--MS+
  • Administration and Supervision

Mrs. Gravitt's 27 years of experience include teaching sixth grade and third grade at Whitwell Elementary and Jasper Elementary. She has been in her current position for 15 years.

School Nutrition Program Information:

The Marion County School system adheres to a traditional, food-based breakfast and lunch menu. The four-week cycle menu offers all five required items:

• One serving of Meat/Meat Alternate
• Milk
• Grain/Bread
• Two servings of Vegetables/Fruits

Although students have the option to decline item(s), a complete meal is encouraged. Each school has the option to offer additional items to the cycle menu.

Each school has a manager who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the cafeteria. The School Nutrition Program is self-supporting and uses a software program, Positive Touch, for cash collection at each school. Students are assigned an individual account number, which allows them to access their account by entering their number on a keypad. It works much like a bank account--students deposit money into their account and when meals are purchased, the amount is deducted from their account. Pre-payments are appreciated, but single purchases are also welcomed. Individual account information is available from the cafeteria managers at each school.