The former owner of Fork Roadhouse is now teaching culinary arts at Analy High School. What's it like to go from a restaurant kitchen to a high school kitchen classroom?
For a fan of Sarah's, and a former teacher, it is no surprise that her skills and down to earth curiosity make her a successful educator. Programs like these make students want to show up. Go Sarah! (.... but I still miss Fork.)
Great story! I've passed it to my son and his wife, who are graduates of the Culinary Institute of New York. Currently, they are running a food truck with their 5 daughters, in North Carolina.
Regarding the below comment about other countries being better educated and STEM issues; that reality has been created intentionally or by neglect.
Education is valid and important regardless of subject. Being curious in culinary ventures enables the possibility of being curious in other civic issues. Besides STEM students eat and well created food is synergistic.
Agree very much with your third paragraph. But there is a limited time available to teach young people - better spent on the basics known to be precursors for success in life. There's plenty of time, after the base has been laid, to dabble in cooking classes.
Chef Sarah is wonderful and I’m so happy to see her receive this award. My son had her as a freshman for his first year of Culinary. And he now has her for his track coach. He completely respects and values her knowledge and her relatability to her students. Thank you Chef! 👏🏼
Two thoughts. One, kudos to Chef Sarah for winning the honor. And she seems to be instilling work and discipline values in the students that will benefit them in the future. Two, on the flip side, what the heck are we doing wasting valuable learning time in high school on learning how to cook when 1) according to US News and World Report only 31% of Analy students show 'proficiency' in math, 53% in reading, and 40% in science, 2) Analy students are accepted at University of California campuses at a rate slightly below the state average, 3) on the larger stage, China is eating our lunch on STEM skills and industries that will predominate in the coming years?
For a fan of Sarah's, and a former teacher, it is no surprise that her skills and down to earth curiosity make her a successful educator. Programs like these make students want to show up. Go Sarah! (.... but I still miss Fork.)
Great story! I've passed it to my son and his wife, who are graduates of the Culinary Institute of New York. Currently, they are running a food truck with their 5 daughters, in North Carolina.
Thank you for telling this story.
Regarding the below comment about other countries being better educated and STEM issues; that reality has been created intentionally or by neglect.
Education is valid and important regardless of subject. Being curious in culinary ventures enables the possibility of being curious in other civic issues. Besides STEM students eat and well created food is synergistic.
Agree very much with your third paragraph. But there is a limited time available to teach young people - better spent on the basics known to be precursors for success in life. There's plenty of time, after the base has been laid, to dabble in cooking classes.
Chef Sarah is wonderful and I’m so happy to see her receive this award. My son had her as a freshman for his first year of Culinary. And he now has her for his track coach. He completely respects and values her knowledge and her relatability to her students. Thank you Chef! 👏🏼
Two thoughts. One, kudos to Chef Sarah for winning the honor. And she seems to be instilling work and discipline values in the students that will benefit them in the future. Two, on the flip side, what the heck are we doing wasting valuable learning time in high school on learning how to cook when 1) according to US News and World Report only 31% of Analy students show 'proficiency' in math, 53% in reading, and 40% in science, 2) Analy students are accepted at University of California campuses at a rate slightly below the state average, 3) on the larger stage, China is eating our lunch on STEM skills and industries that will predominate in the coming years?