Food for Thought Webinar: The Impact of Hunger on Being a Kid

Food for Thought Webinar: The Impact of Hunger on Being a Kid

Food for Thought is a webinar series highlighting the powerful impact Blessings in a Backpack has on the children we feed. This edition featured Dr. Brian Bordini, a pediatric endocrinologist at NorthShore (now Endeavor Health), and Sunny Morland, principal at Diamond Lake School in Mundelein.

Watch the full webinar below!

About the speakers:

head shot photo of Brian Bordini, MD

Brian Bordini, MD

Dr. Brian Bordini is a pediatric endocrinologist specializing in caring for children with diabetes and other hormone disorders. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his pediatrics residency and pediatric endocrine fellowship at the University of Chicago. Following his training, Dr. Bordini remained at the University of Chicago to continue his research on the role of obesity in pubertal hormone secretion before transitioning to clinical care.

He spent six years in private practice in the western suburbs before joining the pediatric endocrine department at NorthShore (now Endeavor Health), where he has practiced for the past eight years. His work focuses on children with diabetes, growth and pubertal disorders, thyroid conditions, and other rare hormone-related issues.

Sunny Morley, principal

Sunny Morley, principal

Sunny Morley is the principal of Diamond Lake School, bringing a deep passion for education and student success to her role. A native of Lake County, Illinois, she discovered her love for working with children as a summer camp counselor, inspiring her to pursue an education career.

Morley earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Eastern Illinois University in 2006 and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Aurora University in 2009. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in education at Concordia University Chicago.

With 18 years of experience in education, Morley has served as a second-grade teacher for eight years, a fourth-grade teacher for four years, and an assistant principal for six years before stepping into her current role. She fosters an engaging and supportive learning environment, prioritizing student growth, teacher development, and community engagement.