Online classes via Zoom will be available:

  • Go on Computer or Cell phone download the zoom app (Its Free)

  • Once downloaded all you have to do is “create a profile” (Takes less then 5mins)

  • Email, Call or text set up a time with me to teach classes I can teach right off my laptop and you can see my computer screen as well as me at the same time for optimal learning

  • Once its time for the training session have your email open and I will send you a link to my meeting

  • Click on the link it will bring you to the zoom app

  • Hit join with video

  • Make sure to hit Call using internet audio

  • Then were all set for me to start training you :)

Payment - I will accept payment by the Following options:

  • You can mail a Check/Cash/Venmo/ Money Order to the above address

  • Cash is accepted at time of training!

  • I also have the Venmo app my username is @Valerie-Johns-7


Valerie Johns, Specialized trainer, ServSafe Certitifed Food Manager’s License , ServSafe Proctor Food and Alcohol, MDH Trainer and Food Handler Certified. Meets the Professional Standards.

My classes are educational and offer training resources that are designed to assist school districts FSA. These training sessions assist and give current ideas on how to meet the challenges of the day to day operations of successful school nutrition programs.

 

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT TO :

Valerie Johns

P.O. Box 20502

Bloomington, Minnesota 55420

Cellphone: (952)913-2529 

Email Address: sosvjohns13@hotmail.com

Website: www.startingoutsmartbyvalerie.org


Training Location: Oxboro Heights Apartments

600 West 93rd Street

Conference Room

Bloomington, Minnesota 55420

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

Topic: Homemade Lemonade! Nutrition 101

Class Time: 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Class Fee: $52.00

3 CEU’S in Key Area 1 (Nutrition) (1000)

Lemons support heart health. Lemons are a good source of vitamin c. One lemon provides about 31mg of vitamin C. Lemons contain nutrients that support cardiovascular health and protects kidney stones and anemia, among other benefits. Learn to make 4 different lemonades. Example :Mango-Mint lemonade, Blackberry lemonade, Dill Pickle lemonade and Lemonade base. All supplies included in this training session.

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025

Topic: Home on the Ranch!

Class Time:3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Class Fee:$52.00

4 CEU’S in Key Area 1 (Nutrition) (1000)

Ranch was created by plumber, Steve Henson and his wife, Gayle. In 1954, they purchased a ranch right above Santa Barbara, California and named it Hidden Valley Ranch. They opened a steakhouse there that become popular for its salad dressing. What are some fun facts about dressings? What is ranch known for? What is a fact about salad dressing? Plus much more educational facts on salad dressing.

SUMMER CLASSES WILL BE IN SESSION STARTING THE WEEK OF JUNE 14TH, 2025

** I WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN TO MEET YOUR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS!!!!!

  


Optional classes available upon request.

 

 

 

 

 























































































 

 


 

Contact Valerie at (952) 913-2529 if you would like individualized class, group or you can request a specialized class that is not listed on this calendar of training events!