Taylor Thompson is chef/culinary development coordinator in San Antonio's North East Independent School District, where he has served for the past three years. He has more than 15 years of experience in the foodservice industry prior to becoming a child nutrition professional. As a former teacher and restaurant manager, Taylor focuses his efforts on teaching kitchen fundamentals, food safety training, scratch recipe development, student engagement, marketing the School Nutrition Service program, and providing a positive dining experience for all students. (San Antonio, TX)