John McTear
Director of Nutrition Services
Oakley Union Elementary School District (CA)
John McTear is the Director of Nutrition Services for Oakley Unified School District, where he leads innovative, student-focused school nutrition programs serving multiple sites. He brings extensive experience in K–12 food service operations, strategic planning, staff development, and regulatory compliance, with a strong emphasis on scratch cooking, sustainability, and community partnerships. John is actively involved in professional leadership at the local, state, and national levels, including the School Nutrition Association, and has been recognized for building collaborative programs that elevate school meals and support student success. He is passionate about mentoring future leaders in school nutrition and advancing excellence in public education food systems.
John McTear
Director of Nutrition Services
Oakley Union Elementary School District (CA)
John McTear is the Director of Nutrition Services for Oakley Unified School District, where he leads innovative, student-focused school nutrition programs serving multiple sites. He brings extensive experience in K–12 food service operations, strategic planning, staff development, and regulatory compliance, with a strong emphasis on scratch cooking, sustainability, and community partnerships. John is actively involved in professional leadership at the local, state, and national levels, including the School Nutrition Association, and has been recognized for building collaborative programs that elevate school meals and support student success. He is passionate about mentoring future leaders in school nutrition and advancing excellence in public education food systems.
