eee, Ty, what a great composition! Yeahhhh! I love it. Make sure you type it word for word, into your cellphone "notes" so you can rehearse it before you get there!!! Oh, and as for the food, Kurt sells little plastic bags full of specially formulated Turtle food for $1.00, there at the shop.
What I have done, is I found an old Mentos, plastic mint container, and the pop top, with it’s vacuum seal, combined with the size, is great to put the turtle food in, and slip the plastic container into your pocket, or up the sleeve of your wetsuit. Then, you can turn it upside down when down under, and then open it so it doesn’t flood too quickly, and tap out a few pieces when she comes near.
Never panic with her, as she is very friendly, and will get right up into your business. We never hold her down either, as she needs air. Remember, for your student, if either of you wear white faced gloves (as I do), plastic bags and the tip of your finger can look like food to a side viewing animal. If she grabs a hold of your glove, just pet her head, remain still, and she will let go. She’s just a silly girl! ;-)