Sue-Ellen Humphrey
Cafeteria Manager; Cobb Country School District; Mableton, Georgia
When it comes to creating a welcoming, nutritious, and supportive environment for students, Sue-Ellen Humphrey sets the gold standard. She has dedicated 13 years — 10 of them in leadership — to ensuring that every student who passes through her cafeteria doors starts their day well-fed and cared for. In the state’s second largest district, serving 550 breakfasts and 750 lunches daily, her role is nothing short of extraordinary.
Sue-Ellen begins her mornings alongside her tight-knit team, preparing an array of options for eager young eaters. Breakfast cereals, many from General Mills Foodservice, are a student favorite and fly off the shelves unless waffles or French toast are on the menu. She knows that presentation matters: the more options offered, the more students are willing to explore.
Lunch is no less of an event, featuring dishes like chicken tikka masala, beef enchiladas, and fresh fruits and vegetables provided as part of a district-wide lunch program. With milk offered at every meal (sometimes accompanied by a cheerful cow costume!), Sue-Ellen’s cafeteria provides both nourishment and joy.
