Austin Public Schools announce hiring of new Director of Food and Nutrition for the district

Austin Public Schools have announced the hiring of Tanner Lange as the district’s new Director of Food and Nutrition.

Lange earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from Minnesota State University – Mankato and completed a Dietetic Internship at Utah State University – Salt Lake.  He has served as Austin Public Schools’ Dietitian since March 2018.

Lange will be taking over for outgoing Director of Food and Nutrition Mary Weikum, who will be retiring after 21 years of service to both Austin Public Schools and the Austin community at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.