Join me for an engaging session on my experience from the Kids Feeding Kids Workshop in Kansas City. I'll share my hands-on experience from the workshop and detail my plans to integrate the program at my school. Together, we’ll explore innovative strategies to promote sustainable food practices and enhance culinary education. Plus, you'll have the chance to sample a selection of dishes that highlight the program's focus on food accessibility and community engagement. This session is designed to inspire and equip you with practical ideas for enriching your curriculum while making a positive impact in your community.
Culinary Instructor, Bridging Communities Regional Career and Technical Center
Lincoln Marquis, a distinguished chef and culinary educator, brings over 18 years of industry experience and 16 years in education. Trained in classic culinary arts, he began his career in hotel kitchens before transitioning to teaching in 2008. As a Culinary Arts Instructor at Bridging... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT Cape Charles A
That's right - some rules are meant to be broken - and in this egg-citing session, you'll learn how to do that, without stepping on toes, hurting feelings, and without damaging your image and leaving egg on your face! The American Egg Board's promotion focus this year is just that - how eggs, are meant to be broken, and in different ways then they've been used in the past - leading to interesting switcheroos in the kitchen, that'll get your students into not playing it safe - taking a chance - and ending up bringing out their creative selves in the kitchen and elsewhere. As always, the Virginia Egg Council's Consumer Affairs/Educational Director, Mary Rapoport, will get this message across by using old-school demonstration techniques, leading to an intriguing, enlightening, and fun-filled session, this is one you won't want to miss.
Consumer Affairs/ Educational Director, VA Egg Council
Mary, a former Home Economics teachers, has been the Consumer Affairs/Educational Director for the VA Egg Council for dozens of years. Her job entails operating the egg council's test kitchen, where she develops recipes and booklets. She also presents at state and national meetings... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT Cape Charles A
This session is designed for culinary arts teachers and administrators in the VATFACS arena. We will explore how you can serve as vital bridges for students aspiring to pursue career opportunities in the Culinary Arts, Baking Pastry Arts, Culinary Nutrition, Applied Food Science, or Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship at the collegiate level. As high school teachers, you have the unique opportunity to mentor your students, guiding them in navigating their educational paths, setting goals, and exploring career opportunities in the culinary arts field. Join us to explore effective strategies for mentorship and discover how Johnson & Wales University can support your students in their transition to college and successful careers in the culinary arts.
