Liles is a two-time graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Dietetics with a focus on Sports Nutrition. April completed her dietetic internship in Sarasota, FL, then became the Assistant Director for Marion County Schools in Central Florida. Here, Liles directed 42 schools, and 300 team members, served 45,000 meals a day, and was awarded the “Kids Best Menu in America Award” by the Restaurant Hospitality Magazine. April then transitioned back home to Boston. Upon her return, April was the director of Newton Public Schools for 5 years. She worked closely with a large commissary and satellite locations for 22 school locations. Nine years ago, April was offered the director position for Waltham Public Schools, where she currently leads her team in serving the Waltham school community high-quality and nutritious meals daily. Waltham is an urban district just outside the city of Boston with a widely diverse student population of 6,000.
April is known for creating innovative, exciting menu concepts and nutrition education-related curricula. April is also known throughout the industry for her passion for child nutrition and her high level of competence, knowledge, and EXCITEMENT for feeding hungry minds. She is a Registered Dietitian, School Nutrition Specialist, group exercise instructor, high school track and field coach, AND a mother of 2 teenagers Savannah and Jaxon. When not at work, April loves to go on outdoor adventures and travel with her family.
