Theresa Sammoms

Nutrition Education Assistant, SNAP-Ed - Avoyelles / Evangeline/Rapides / East & West Carroll Parishes

Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension Center

Theresa Sammons Bonner is a Nutrition Educator Assistant for the SNAP-Ed program in East and West Carroll Parishes. Theresa utilizes the MyPlate curriculum and has sites that she visits monthly. She provides nutrition lessons and food demonstrations on healthy meals and snacks. Theresa’s participants range in age from preschool to senior citizens. She enjoys working with people of all ages. Overall, she encourages each one to actively pursue healthy living by following the MyPlate nutritional guide and incorporating the recommended physical activity level for their age group.

Specialization area: MyPlate curriculum, healthy food preparation, and physical activity.