School & District News
Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to announce that two of its school nutrition professionals have received top honors from the North Carolina School Nutrition Association, marking a rare and outstanding achievement for the district.
Angela Corsaro, of Southeast Elementary School, has been named School Nutrition Assistant of the Year, and Linda Witherspoon, of Pink Hill Elementary School, has been named School Nutrition Manager of the Year—both at the district and state level. It is exceptionally rare for both honorees from the same district to be selected as state winners in the same year.
Linda Witherspoon began her career with LCPS in 2001 and currently manages the cafeteria at Pink Hill Elementary School. Over the years, she has guided multiple school cafeterias through regulatory changes, evolving technology, and transitions—all while maintaining a positive attitude and a commitment to mentoring others.
“She is passionate about feeding our students, is determined to run an efficient operation, manages a great team in a great work environment and has always had a big heart for our students,” said the LCPS Child Nutrition Director, Danelle Turner. “She is truly deserving of the Manager of the Year Award, and I’m thrilled that the North Carolina School Nutrition Association has chosen her to represent our state, where her nomination will now be considered at the national level.”
Angela Corsaro joined LCPS in 2023 and quickly demonstrated remarkable growth and leadership. Starting as a School Nutrition Assistant at Contentnea-Savannah School, she stepped up mid-year to serve as acting manager at Kinston High School before being promoted to School Nutrition Manager at Southeast Elementary School.
“Through her determination and passion for feeding children, she absolutely manages a great team at Southeast and is very deserving of the School Nutrition Assistant of the Year Award,” Turner said. “We are excited that the NC School Nutrition Association has recognized her excellence, and her nomination will also advance to national review.”
“These women have done an excellent job. You can’t help but be proud,” NC School Nutrition District 2 Director, June Smith, added. “To be number one, it’s just an honor, and there’s no one more deserving.”
These recognitions are not only a testament to the individual accomplishments of Corsaro and Witherspoon, but also a reflection of the dedication and impact of the LCPS Child Nutrition Department as a whole.
“We are excited as a department, and this is a significant achievement for our school district,” Turner added. “Corsaro and Witherspoon are wonderful examples of our mission to ensure students are well-nourished, ready to learn, and equipped to do their best in the classroom.”