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About Us

Mission Statement

Nutrition Services of Pasadena Independent School District is committed to serving nutritious meals by providing safe, quality, healthful food and service. As a valuable partner in education, our efforts support the academic growth and success of our students, staff and community.

Vision

As an innovative leader in the school food service industry, Pasadena Independent School District Nutrition Services will:

  • Follow the regulations of the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs as administered by the United States Department of Agriculture.
  • Understand and meet the nutritional requirements of students, based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
  • Teach and encourage students to make healthful food choices that will improve their well-being.
  • Provide affordable, quality food and efficient service.
  • Strive to develop the skills and talents of each employee.

Nutrition Services Administrative Staff

Mary Harryman

Nutrition Services Director: Mary Harryman
Office: 713-740-5631
Ext. 45101
Email: MHarryman@pasadenaisd.org 

Katherine Ossi

Nutrition Services Assistant Director: Katherine Ossi
Office: 713-740-5634
Ext. 45104
Email: KOssi@pasadenaisd.org

Jodie Defrancesco

Nutrition Services Assistant Director: Jodie Defrancesco 
Office: 713-740-5633  
Ext. 45103
Email: JDefrancesco@pasadenaisd.org

Nancy Macias

Operations Coordinator: Nancy Macias
Office: 713-740-5636
Ext. 45106
Email: NMacias@pasadenaisd.org

Blanca Banda

Free and Reduced Secretary: Blanca Banda 
Office: 713-740-5648
Ext:45118
Email: Bbanda@pasadenaisd.org

Sandra Amador

Financial Secretary: Sandra Amador  
Office: 713-740-5647 
Ext. 45117  
Email: SAmador@pasadenaisd.org

Watermelon

Supervisor : Adam Watson 
Office: 713-740-5643
Ext. 45113
Email: JWatson2@pasadenaisd.org

Raquel Gonzalez

Supervisor : Raquel Gonzalez
Office: 713-740-5639
Ext. 45109
Email: RaGonzalez@pasadenaisd.org

Rose Campbell

Supervisor : Rose Campbell
Office: 713-740-5637  
Ext. 45107
Email: RCampbell@pasadenaisd.org

Stephen Johnson

Supervisor : Stephen Johnson 
Office: 713-740-5642
Ext. 45122
Email: SJohnson@pasadenaisd.org

Teresa Horton

Supervisor : Teresa Horton 
 Office:713-740-5641
Ext. 45111
Email: THorton@pasadenaisd.org

Uriel Chavez

Supervisor : Uriel Chavez 
Office: 713-740-5638
Ext. 45108
Email: UChavez2@pasadenaisd.org

Yuzelin Zuniga

Supervisor : Yuzelin Zuniga 
Office: 713-740-5644
Ext. 45114
Email: YZuniga@pasadenaisd.org

ZArrendondo@pasadenaisd.org

Supervisor : Zoila Arredondo
 Office:713-740-5645
Ext.  45115 
 Email: ZArrendondo@pasadenaisd.org

Reyna Hernandez

Supervisor : Reyna Hernandez 
Office: 713-740-5640  
Ext. 45110 
Email: RGHernandez@pasadenaisd.org

Head of Lettuce

Supervisor : Martin DeSantiago 
Office: 713-740-5646  
Ext. 45116 
Email: MDesantiago@pasadenaisd.org

Alma Cuellar

General Clerk : Alma Cuellar
Office: 713-740-5653
Ext.45123
Email: Acuellar@pasadenaisd.org

Maria Ramirez

General Clerk : Maria Ramirez
Office: 713-740-5652
Ext. 45122
Email: MRamirez7@pasadenaisd.org

Kari Kempf

Nutrition Coordinator : Kari Kempf
Office: 713-740-5635
Ext. 45105
Email: KKempf@pasadenaisd.org

Maria Chapa

General Secretary : Maria Chapa
Office: 713-740-5632
Ext.45102
Email: Marchapa@pasadenaisd.org

Ana Vargas

Bookkeeping Secretary : Ana Vargas
Office: 713-740-5651
Ext. 45121
Email: Avargas2@pasadenaisd.org

Melanie Castillo

Bookkeeping Clerk : Melanie Castillo
Office: 713-740-5649
Ext. 45119
Email: MCastillo9@pasadenaisd.org

Yellow Bell Pepper

Personnel Secretary: Cindy Gomez
Office: 713-740-5650
Ext. 45120
Email: CGomez4@pasadenaisd.org

Tomato

Catering Manager: Elda Rivas
Office: 713-740-5654
Ext. 45124
Email: ERivas@pasadenaisd.org