Foundation for Healthy Schools
THE GOAL: INSPIRE A PROACTIVE WELLNESS APPROACH TO ESTABLISH THE HEALTH FOUNDATION FOR A CHILD's ENTIRE LIFE
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Cultivating and empowering children's health through nutrition, knowledge, and nature.
Cultivating Healthy Futures Together
The Foundation for Healthy Schools is on a mission to transform children's health and well-being by empowering schools and communities with hands-on nutrition education, sustainable food cultivation, and real-world learning experiences.
By collaborating with educators, families, community leaders, and industry partners, we bridge the gap between what children learn, what they eat, and how they thrive. Through science-driven solutions and community-focused programs, we create healthier environments that nurture lifelong habits, stronger communities, and a brighter future for all.
Together, we are reshaping the way schools and communities approach health.
115,171
54.3M
Students K-12
Schools in the USA
The Foundation for Healthy Schools partners with schools, families, community leaders, and industry experts to create customized, scalable programs that bring hands-on nutrition education and sustainable food cultivation into school or community spaces.
By collaborating with state education departments, school boards, PTAs, local organizations, businesses, and families, we develop practical, research-backed solutions that:
✔ Improve access to healthier school and community meals
✔ Provide interactive learning experiences that make nutrition education engaging
✔ Strengthen community connections through shared food initiatives
Through school-based programs, community-driven initiatives, and industry partnerships, we equip students and families with real-world skills—from growing their own food to making informed nutritional choices. These experiences foster lifelong habits, sustainable food systems, and healthier communities.
Our goal is simple: Ensure that every child, every family, and every community has the resources, education, and support they need to thrive—today and for generations to come.
Transforming health starts with collective action
2 Parts
The Foundation for Healthy Schools brings together leading experts in horticulture, food safety, healthcare, education, public administration, and project management to create customized school and community-based nutrition programs. By leading with collaboration and real-world application, we aim to inspire and equip the next generation to reach their full potential.
Second Part: Implementation
Once stakeholders are on board, our Foundation experts act as intermediaries and facilitators, guiding the development of a customized cultivation system and learning experience tailored to each school or community’s unique needs.
✔ Program design: Experts help create a sustainable, science-backed food cultivation system that integrates with school meals and learning.
✔ Curriculum integration: Schools gain access to hands-on educational tools that reinforce health, science, and sustainability concepts.
✔ Community and family engagement: Parents, students, and local organizations collaborate to extend the impact beyond the classroom.
By connecting knowledge to real-world application, this program fosters dramatically improved health, learning outcomes, and community well-being—locally and nationwide.
First Part: Educational Component
We start by bringing together key stakeholders—school leaders, community partners, and industry experts—for an educational component that highlights the critical connection between nutrition, health, and learning.
✔ Health and nutrition experts explain the impact of food choices on child development and well-being.
✔ Horticulture specialists showcase how hands-on food cultivation can be integrated into schools and communities.
✔ Educators and researchers align program goals with curriculum standards, ensuring real-world learning.
These presentations spark dialogue and collaboration, encouraging schools and communities to explore how they can implement the program in their own environments.
Application Benefits
Our cultivation facilities and hands-on nutrition programs do more than just provide fresh food—they empower schools and communities to create lasting change by:
✔ Enhancing Learning & Retention – Students learn by doing, reinforcing curriculum concepts through hands-on food cultivation.
✔ Improving Health Outcomes – Teaching children and families how to grow and prepare nutrient-rich foods fosters lifelong healthy habits.
✔ Strengthening Community Engagement – Schools, parents, local businesses, and organizations collaborate to create a self-sustaining, community-driven health initiative.
✔ Providing Sustainable Solutions – Designed with science and innovation, cultivation facilities help improve meal quality while reducing reliance on ultra-processed foods.
✔ Laying the Foundation for Future Generations – By integrating nutrition education, sustainability, and food access, we are shaping a healthier future for students, families, and communities.
Enhanced Learning and Retention
Research shows that hands-on, experiential learning significantly improves student engagement and knowledge retention. By incorporating food cultivation into the curriculum, students develop a stronger grasp of STEM subjects, while also reinforcing problem-solving, teamwork, and responsibility. Schools implementing this approach have seen higher retention rates and improved academic performance—proving that learning by doing works.
Reconnecting to Nature
In today’s digital world, children are increasingly disconnected from the natural process of growing food and the ecosystems that sustain us. This program provides a hands-on experience that allows students, teachers, and parents to engage in the full cycle of life—from seed to harvest. It fosters a sense of responsibility, purpose, and awareness, helping children develop a healthier relationship with food, their environment, and their role in the community.
Parent and Teacher Connection
Children spend as much time at school as they do at home, making it essential for parents and educators to work together in shaping their future. This program strengthens the parent-teacher connection by providing a shared, hands-on experience that benefits students academically, socially, and emotionally. Growing produce in schools or communities bridges the gap between home and school learning, creating a win-win environment where children feel safe, engaged, and supported in developing lifelong skills.
Community Outreach
A kids-first, health-first approach benefits everyone. Through collaboration between taxpayers, government representatives, schools, and industry sponsors, this initiative strengthens community ties while prioritizing children's health and education. By investing in these sustainable food cultivation structures, both the public and private sectors gain a platform for meaningful, long-term impact—ensuring that communities, families, and future generations thrive.
The Science Behind the Mission:
Why Early Nutrition Matters
"Give me a child until the age of seven, and I'll show you the adult." - Jesuit Proverb
The foundation of a child’s health, learning ability, and future well-being is built during early development. Research confirms that nutrition plays a crucial role in brain function, immune resilience, and lifelong health outcomes.
Epigenetics & Metabolism
What children eat can shape gene expression, affecting growth, learning, and disease risk for a lifetime.
The Impact of Processed Foods
Ultra-processed, chemically altered foods are linked to metabolic disorders, cognitive delays, and rising childhood illnesses.
Reconnecting to Real Food
Many children today are disconnected from nature and where their food comes from, making it harder to develop healthy eating habits.
At the Foundation for Healthy Schools, we are bridging this gap by integrating hands-on nutrition education and food cultivation into schools and communities. By combining science, education, and action, we empower children, families, and educators to create lasting change.
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The Executive
We are growing and diversifying our Executive and Advisory of industry expertise. We are also offering a place for those who have a true passion for this legacy project to become Foundation Ambassadors wanting to help us make a difference in the future of children, families, nations, and humanity.
Gregory Bundschoks,
Founder / Executive Director


For over 37 years, a unique skillset was built around farming, athletics, health and nutrition, information processing, insurance and risk management, finance and securities, commercial contracts, law, political studies, and project management. Talents developed include the ability to connect the dots through multiple disciplines. The experiences helped Gregory to analyze the quality of the mind behind the act to identify the mechanisms of function.
Over the last 5 years, Gregory's work has been focused on food security, cultivation models for producing healthy foods, food security systems, cultivation optimizations, and supply chain analysis highlighting a horrific 30+% food waste. During this time, he built a research application to connect epigenetic signaling with phytochemical changes in plants. He also built the business plan, accounting and proformas, risk assessment, and feasibility study for one of the largest planned vertical farming operations in the world. This evolved into the most optimized closed environment agriculture innovation, with patent filings underway.
His present work is a kindred mission of the executive, which involves finding solutions to an unprecedented health crisis. This is where the original idea of "screentime to greentime" was formulated, as the foundation of healthy schools.
www.cehort.com
Linked In Address: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cehort/






In 1984, Ron traveled to China with the Reagan Administration to initiate the trade treaties between China and the USA. This work was implemented and is still in effect, eliminating double taxation.
In 1993, he launched a Mexican Seafood company embarking on a career making him a leading authority in the seafood industry. In 2003, he became the VP of Global Food Technologies (GFT), a life sciences food safety biotech company. This gave birth to GFT's wholly owned subsidiary "iPura Foods". Ron has personally visited 56 countries introducing GFT/iPura technology and procuring seafood for export and resale to the USA.
For 30 years, Ron's expertise has evolved in commercial seafood, poultry, beef, pork, lamb, vegetables and fruits. During these years he developed advanced skills in food safety, food technologies, nanotechnologies, procurements, logistics, supply chains, sales operations, and manufacturing (Six Sigma) production across the value chain. He also developed administrative and operational skills in management, sales, public relations, R&D, marketing, consumer trend analysis, value metrics, and driving corporate strategy and performance improvements through executive-level financial analysis and reporting.
Ron's experience has developed an industry-recognized name with a vast network of top food executives while managing major accounts of Fortune 500 companies.
LinkedIn Address: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncalonica/
Ron Calonico,
Executive Director
Christen is the Founding Director of Nutrition & Dietetics and Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietics at PACE University. She established a National Accreditation for an Accelerated Master of Science Degree, and the curriculum for a 54-credit Master of Science Program. She also designed the Nation's only program offering unique concentrations of culinary nutrition and food equity, growing program credibility. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in top nutrition education journals and has gained notoriety giving 100+ quotes and contributions to media, including BBC, SELF, Men's Health, The Financial Times, Consumer Reports, and others. As Writer, Media Assistant for Joy Bauer Nutrition, she served as a nutritional SME for Joy Bauer, NBC Today show nutritionist and author of 14 #1 New York Times Bestselling Books. As Senior Manager/Consultant for Kaiser Associates, Christen managed a team of global consultants delivering strategic analyses to F-500 Companies in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, advising U.S. Healthcare and health insurance companies on how to penetrate the Latin American market. She was also Healthcare advisor to Congressman Kanjorski, U.S. House of Representatives.
Christen is Founder/Principal of Cooper Nutrition and Communications where she provides strategic insights, market analysis, product development, trend and market analysis. Some of her clients included Quaker Oats, McCormick, Everydayhealth.com, the Office of the Attorney General of New York, Head Start, New York Road Runners, Red Rabbit, Provant Healthcare, and Northern Westchester Hospital.
Her talents allowed her to partner with healthcare facilities, farm-to-table restaurants, foodservice operators, educational institutions, athletic teams, and others to improve product/service quality while offering students on-the-job training.
LinkedIn Address: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ccc-edd-rd/
Dr. Christen Cupples Cooper, Ed.D,
Executive Director
Tammie Mattos
Executive Director
With over 20 years of experience as an elementary school teacher and now a certified Family Health Coach, Tammie Mattos has dedicated her career to improving children's health and well-being. Her time in the classroom provided a deep understanding of how proper nutrition impacts students' behavior, focus, and academic performance. After successfully managing her own health through whole food nutrition, Tammie transitioned to helping families foster healthier eating habits.
Combining her expertise in education and nutrition, Tammie empowers families and students to make informed choices that support long-term wellness. Her unique background bridges the gap between nutrition and academic success, helping children thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Foundation Ambassadors
Almost everyone we speak with resonates with the message.
Our Ambassadors share in our vision, support the mission, connect kindred souls to build our networks and reach.
Nicholas Tucker




Foundation Ambassador - Lead
Name
Foundation Ambassador
Mr. Tucker represents two decades of professional experience intersecting multiple industries as an executive-level recruiter. During this time he developed high performing companies as a coordinating fiduciary. These high-level relationships and experiences helped Nick to thrive in providing company resource solutions through rapid growth and restrictive markets. His underlying desire to serving others is a higher-power calling, with a passion to effect change. Resultantly, in 2021, Nick stepped away from providing mainstream corporate solutions to focus on that calling through environmental restoration and human health through nutrition. The calling and service orientation identifies a deep alignment and connection with Nature and our Creator. This combined with his professional experience and his function as a concerned parent makes Nick a true kindred soul in supporting the Foundation's solutions through the schools. A high integrity and compassionate service man is validated by his Honorable service to the U.S. Marine Corps.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholastucker/
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