by Ameerah Gbadamosi

The culinary class is not just a place of baking, it’s a place where students can feel free to fully express their creativity on the treats and desserts they make. 

 “Cooking makes me feel good, it puts me in a state of peace,” senior Coryon Cornet said.

Some people choose culinary class in order to learn more about cooking and increase their culinary skills.

“I chose this pathway to learn more about cooking and the hospitality, I wanted to learn more about the backstory of cooking,” senior Liliana Castellanos said.

According to culinary teacher Amy Whitaker, the culinary class is also a place for her students to express their confidence through cooking.

“I really enjoy seeing the growth and confidence my students gain through cooking,” Whitaker said.

“I’m preparing students for a future in the hospitality industry while developing soft skills for employment.”

Culinary Arts Teacher Amy Whitaker

Whitaker makes sure that her students understand the process of cooking; she makes sure that she explains each step of cooking carefully and makes her class fun while also making sure that her students learn.

Castellanos said,  “My favorite part of this class is the teacher because she is always willing to help you if you need it.”

The culinary class is more of a hands-on learning experience; it allows students to know more about cooking by making the treats themselves, so students can learn from their mistakes.

“The class itself is fun and entertaining, and it’s very hands-on learning. The teacher is very understanding about getting your work and making mistakes,” senior Jasmine Mcleod said.

She ensures that she expands her students’ cooking knowledge in order to prepare for the outside world.

“I make sure to build upon and improve each student’s culinary skill,” Whitaker said.

She makes sure to teach and prepare her students about cooking and what they can do or who they can become once they fully know all about cooking.

“I’m preparing students for a future in the hospitality industry while developing soft skills for employment,”  Whitaker said.