The Tippecanoe School Corporation has hired Alison Jordan as its new Nutrition Services Director. Jordan replaces Ashley Karshen, who resigned to accept another position in the community.

Jordan joins TSC after serving as the K-12 Education Midwest Regional Manager and Dietitian for J.T.M. Food Group for the past several years. She also has previous experience with Franklin Township Community School Corporation. Jordan earned a master’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University.

“Alison stood out among a strong pool of candidates based on her leadership experience in a large Indiana K-12 district, her extensive food service background and her recent work on the sales side of the K-12 industry,” says Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. Doug Allison. “She is well-versed in the National School Lunch Program and her ability to build relationships and foster a collaborative culture came through in every stage of the interview process. We are excited for her to join the team and continue building on the strong work already happening in the department.”

As Nutrition Services Director, Jordan will oversee a department of about 100 employees who serve breakfast and lunch to students at 20 schools across the district. She will manage compliance with state and federal nutrition guidelines and oversee standards for receiving, storing and inventorying food supplies.

“I enjoy introducing a variety of foods and healthy eating habits that give students the fuel to focus in the classroom,” says Jordan. “I understand how food is sourced, produced and distributed to schools, which gives me a unique perspective for menu planning. I focus on sourcing high-quality foods at the best value to enhance menus and increase student engagement.”

Jordan says she looks forward to joining TSC and helping provide students with more food options they enjoy.

“For many students, school meals are the most nutritious meals they eat in a day,” says Jordan. “These meals support academic success in the classroom and provide value to the community as a whole. The USDA Foods Program also sources ingredients from American farmers, supporting an agricultural industry that is important to Tippecanoe County.”

Jordan will begin her duties later this month, pending school board approval on May 13.