Angel Espanta Pacheco
Food Literacy Corps Member
What is your educational background?
I graduated from University of California, Davis in 2017
will a Bachelor of Arts in Native American Studies and
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (emphasis in math).
In which schools are you in currently
serving?
Bret Harte, Leataata Floyd, John Still and John Sloat Elementary
schools.
Why did you choose to do a year of AmeriCorps
service?
Food is a way to connect with people around the world. Teaching
kids basic cooking skills can motivate them to experiment and try
new things.
Favorite moment in the classroom so far?
When kids ask for an extra serving of healthy food.
What is the most interesting fruit and/or vegetable
you’ve tried this year?
Jujube