Relevance of the topic to the CTE field? • The presentation offers solutions to CTE classroom teachers. Our company provides supplemental curricula and activities that align with CTE state standards. Value to participants? • Participants leave with the ability to leverage a local small business in teaching their students real-world applications. Presenter knowledge and experience? • Presenter is/are o a certified teacher with the State of South Carolina. o Current adjunct instructor of “Restaurant, Apparel, and Entrepreneurship” in the college of Agriculture, Family, and Consumer Sciences at South Carolina State University. o Owner, and CEO of The Food Academy. The company offers restaurant/café service, catering, cooking classes, meal prep, food safety certification, and nutrition workshops. o Experienced event planners, as The Food Academy has hosted several successful public and private events. o Over 25 years of restaurant and hospitality experience.
