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9:00am EDT

Plant Forward: Improving Health One Meal at a Time

Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

To educatate FAC educators on the benefits of plant forward lifestyle and provide practical strategies for integrating plants and plant by products as options in daily meals. To share best practices of how this can be integrated into a FACS class for multiple laboratory sessions.

Speakers

Chef Sean G Monts

Culinary Arts Teacher, Richmond Public Schools

Sean G. Monts is a dedicated Career Switcher and Culinary Arts Instructor who began his teaching career in 2012 at Petersburg Public Schools and currently teaches for Richmond Public Schools. Over the course of 12 years, Monts has made a significant impact in the field of culinary... Read More →

Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
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Educational Session

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1:30pm EDT

We Learn by Doing: Sparking Learning Through Kids Feeding Kids

Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

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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.

Speakers

Lincoln Marquis

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
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Educational Session

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2:45pm EDT

Meant to be Broken

Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

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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.

Speakers

Mary Rapoport, CFCS

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
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Educational Session

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4:00pm EDT

Edible Photo Booth: Bringing Personalization & Innovation to Culinary Education Fundraising

Tuesday July 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

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Edible printing is transforming the culinary and baking industries, offering new ways to personalize confections while introducing students to cutting-edge food technology. This session will explore advanced techniques using the Eddie Edible Ink Printer by Primera, focusing on 3D relief patterns, Photo Booth-style edible printing, and creative fundraising applications for schools.

Speakers

Frances Burnett

Professor, CMB, CEPC, CHE, JWU

Hello, I’m Dr. Frances Burnett, a dedicated educator with a passion for blending culinary arts and technology to enhance learning experiences. Holding advanced degrees in Curriculum and Instructional Administration and a rich background in food service education, I’ve spent years... Read More →

Tuesday July 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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Educational Session

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