Charlotte County Public Schools

Mrs. Susan Watterson

• Susan has been on the Champ's Cafe Team since 2003
• Favorite lunch growing up: Pizza
• Favorite Quote: " You are in charge of your own happiness"
• Most satisfying part about my job is: I enjoy interacting with my students.
• Hometown: City: Nashua, State: New Hampshire

Phone: 941-255-7500 ext 1635

Email

Degrees and Certifications:

ServSafe Certified

Mrs. Tammy Welch

• Tammy has been a member of the Champ's Cafe Team since 1996
• Favorite school lunch growing up: Pizza
• Favorite quote: " Life is too short, be happy and enjoy"
• Most Satisfying part about my job: Knowing that my students and adult customers enjoy coming to Champ's Cafe for their meals and leave happy and satisfied.
• Hometown: City: South Point, State: Ohio

Phone: 941-575-5470 ext 1033

Email

Degrees and Certifications:

ServSafe Certified

Yolanda Mueller

• I have worked for the district since 2003.
• My favorite school lunch growing up was Pizza.
• My favorite quote is, "Small progress is still progress".
• The most satisfying part of my job is learning new things and sharing that knowledge with others.
• My hometown is San Fransico California.

Phone: 941-255-7440 ext 1175

Email

Degrees and Certifications:

ServSafe Certified

Margaret Rainville

• I have worked for the district since 2021
• My favorite (school) lunch growing up was pizza
• My favorite quote is, "Life is too short, be happy and enjoy"
• The most satisfying part of my job is interacting with the kids
• Hometown:  city/state: Arcadia, FL

Phone: 941-575-5450 ext. 7077

Email

Degrees and Certifications:

ServeSafe

Mrs. Tracey Dunnell

• Tracey has been on the Champs Cafe team since 2000.
• Favorite school lunch growing up: Taco Pizza
• Favorite Quote: " In youth, we learn; in age we understand.  Marie Von Ebner-Eschenbach
• Most satisfying part about my job is: Knowing that I am providing students with healthy, nutritious meals.
• Hometown: City: Chelmsford, State: Massachusetts

Phone: 941-255-7535 ext 3770

Email

Degrees and Certifications:

ServSafe Certified

Mrs. Leah Moore

• Years at Champ's Cafe:  since 2016
• My favorite school lunch growing up was Mashed Potato & Hamburger Bake
• The most satisfying part of my job is:  "Knowing that I make a difference each day in a child's life"
• My hometown is: (city/state)  Brighton, Illinois

Phone: 941-575-5475 ext 3038

Email

Degrees and Certifications:

ServSafe Certified
Certification in Hospitality & Flight Attendant, Patricia Stevens Career College, St. Louis, MO

Allison Harris

Phone: 941-255-7590 ext 3611

Email

Degrees and Certifications:

ServSafe Certified

Tori Kloss

Phone: 941-625-9600 ext 5064

Email

Degrees and Certifications:

ServSafe Certified

Ms. Patti Berry

• Patti is a CCPS graduate
• Patti has been a member of the Champ' Cafe Team since 1990
• Favorite school lunch growing up: Salad
• Favorite Quote: " Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"
• The most satisfying part about my job: Working with a great Team and respectful and polite students here at  LBH!
• Hometown: City: Sharon, State: Pennsylvania

Phone: 941-629-4552 ext 7391

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Degrees and Certifications:

ServSafe Certified

Mrs. Julia Langenberg

• Julia has been on the Champ's Cafe Team since 2013
• Favorite lunch growing up: Roasted Chicken
• Favorite Quote: "Don't stop until you're proud!"
• Most satisfying part about my job is: The appreciation and gratitude that we receive from school staff, students, and parents.
• Hometown: Lima, Peru

Phone: 941-255-7515 ext. 3475

Email

Degrees and Certifications:

ServSafe Certified

Mrs. Nancy Adams

• Nancy has been on the Champ's Cafe Team since 2010.
• Favorite lunch growing up: Pizza Burger( special sauce on an English muffin with cheese)
• Favorite quote: Get R Done
• Most satisfying part about my job is: Feeding our customers, a healthy meal and seeing their happy faces.
• Hometown: City: Northborough, State: Massachusetts

Phone: 941-255-7470 ext 3946

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Degrees and Certifications:

ServSafe Certified

Mrs. Sandra Scheel

• Sandra has been a member of the Champs Cafe Team since 2014
• Favorite school lunch growing up: Tator Tot Casserole
• Favorite Quote: " I want my life to be a hymn to the Creator"
• Most satisfying thing about your job: All working together to achieve the same purpose/goal. And a great satisfying meal.
• Hometown: City: Chili, State: Wisconsin

Phone: 941-255-7525 ext 5269

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Degrees and Certifications:

Servsafe Certified

Mrs. Debra Munz

• I have worked for the district since 1999.
• My favorite (school) lunch growing up was pizza.
• My favorite quote is: A great attitude becomes a great mood, which becomes a great day, which becomes a great year, which becomes a great life.
• The most satisfying part of my job is that I love working with all the kids and seeing their smiling faces each day! It makes me feel good that we make a child happy when they see what's for lunch each day!
• Hometown:  Manorville, Long Island  NY

Phone: 941-624-5122 ext 4071

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Degrees and Certifications:

Servsafe Certified

Mrs. Yusitt Rodriguez

• Yusitt has been a valuable member of the Champ's Cafe Team since 2013.
• Most satisfying thing about your job: When I see the smiles on all the students each day.
• Hometown: La Victoria, Venezuela
• Favorite School Lunch: Pizza

Phone: 941-255-7450 ext 4251

Email

Degrees and Certifications:

ServSafe Certified

Mrs. Christine Witt

• Christine is a graduate of Port Charlotte High School
• Christine has been a Champ's team member for 22 years
• Favorite Lunch: Rectangle Pizza
• Favorite Quote:  Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world" Jordan B. Peterson
• Hometown: North Canton, Ohio

Phone: 941-255-7622 ext 3189

Email

Degrees and Certifications:

ServSafe certified

Mrs. Annette Joyce

• I have worked for the district since 1989.
• My favorite school lunch growing up was: All of them
• The most satisfying part of my job is interacting with my customers, and feeding hungry children.
• Hometown: Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Phone: 941-255-7485 ext 7635

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Degrees and Certifications:

ServSafe Certified

Paula Snyder

• I have previously worked for three years at LA Ainger and happy to be back this year. 
• My favorite (school) lunch growing up was pizza. 
• My favorite quote is: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you".
• The most satisfying part of my job is socializing with others.
• My hometown is New Albany, Indiana 

Phone: 941-255-7460 ext 5479

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Degrees and Certifications:

Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional, ServSafe Certified

Miss. Donita Torres

• Donita has been a Champ's Cafe Team member since 2012
• Favorite school lunch growing up:  Frito Pie
• Favorite Quote: " No One is responsible for your happiness but you!"
• The most satisfying part about my job is: knowing that what I do matters to the children of my community.
• Hometown:  City: Elwood, State: Indiana

Phone: 941-575-5485 ext.5655

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Degrees and Certifications:

ServSafe certified

Mrs. Mary Bannister

• Mary has been a Champ's Team member since 1991
• Favorite school lunch growing up:  Mac and Cheese
• Favorite Quote: Listen Pause and Respond
• The most satisfying part about my job is: We make a Difference
• Hometown: City: Toledo, State: Ohio

Phone: 941-575-5400 ext 3337

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Degrees and Certifications:

ServSafe Certified

Mrs. Vera Torres

• Vera is a graduate of CCPS "Class of 1987"
• Vera has been a Champ's team member since 2015
• Favorite school lunch growing up: Country Fried Steak with mashed potatoes and green beans.
• Favorite Quote:
• The most satisfying thing about your job:  Being part of the greater good.  Trying to make a difference to help our customers.
• Hometown City: SanJuan, State: Puerto Rico

Phone: 941-743-0188 ext 4374

Email

Degrees and Certifications:

ServSafe Certified