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May 18, 2017Contact:
Alycia Harshfield
916.431.2757 | aharshfield@calrest.org
CRAF Names Carissa McCory of Whitney High School the 2017 Educator of Excellence
McCory fires up students’ creativity with her culinary passion
Sacramento, CA – Carissa McCory of Whitney High School in Sacramento has been honored as the 2017 Educator of Excellence Award recipient by the California Restaurant Association Foundation (CRAF). She will be honored at the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation Educator of Excellence Dinner in Chicago on Thursday, May 18.
McCory is truly a leader among her peers, going above and beyond to share best practices with other ProStart teachers and inspiring ProStart students. An excellent teacher and role model, McCory is always willing to lend a hand and volunteer at CRAF events. She’s attended several training sessions and professional development conferences to offer current industry practices and knowledge to her students.
“I love my job! I love working with students to fire up their culinary passion and to discover new foods and cooking techniques,” Educator of Excellence honoree Carissa McCory said. “Being a mentor is challenging, exciting and so rewarding. This award is the culmination of 12 years’ hard work. I feel proud that people I respect so much decided that I deserve this honor.”
“Carissa is so passionate about culinary arts and hospitality. It really comes through in her teaching. She is inspiring California’s next generation of chefs and restaurant leaders,” CRAF Executive Director Alycia Harshfield said. “We are proud to recognize her accomplishments with this award.”
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About ProStart: ProStart is a nationwide, two-year program for high school students, which develops the best and brightest talent into tomorrow’s industry leaders. In California, the ProStart program is operated by CRAF in 127 public high schools, reaching 9,000 students from Redding to San Diego.
About the California Restaurant Association Foundation: CRAF enriches these culinary arts classrooms through field trips, culinary and management competitions, and industry networking opportunities that work together to make school engaging, relevant and fun. From culinary techniques to management skills, ProStart’s industry-driven curriculum provides real-life experience opportunities and builds practical skills and a foundation that will last a lifetime.
May 18, 2017Contact:
Alycia Harshfield
916.431.2757 | aharshfield@calrest.org
CRAF Names Carissa McCory of Whitney High School the 2017 Educator of Excellence
McCory fires up students’ creativity with her culinary passion
Sacramento, CA – Carissa McCory of Whitney High School in Sacramento has been honored as the 2017 Educator of Excellence Award recipient by the California Restaurant Association Foundation (CRAF). She will be honored at the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation Educator of Excellence Dinner in Chicago on Thursday, May 18.
McCory is truly a leader among her peers, going above and beyond to share best practices with other ProStart teachers and inspiring ProStart students. An excellent teacher and role model, McCory is always willing to lend a hand and volunteer at CRAF events. She’s attended several training sessions and professional development conferences to offer current industry practices and knowledge to her students.
“I love my job! I love working with students to fire up their culinary passion and to discover new foods and cooking techniques,” Educator of Excellence honoree Carissa McCory said. “Being a mentor is challenging, exciting and so rewarding. This award is the culmination of 12 years’ hard work. I feel proud that people I respect so much decided that I deserve this honor.”
“Carissa is so passionate about culinary arts and hospitality. It really comes through in her teaching. She is inspiring California’s next generation of chefs and restaurant leaders,” CRAF Executive Director Alycia Harshfield said. “We are proud to recognize her accomplishments with this award.”
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About ProStart: ProStart is a nationwide, two-year program for high school students, which develops the best and brightest talent into tomorrow’s industry leaders. In California, the ProStart program is operated by CRAF in 127 public high schools, reaching 9,000 students from Redding to San Diego.
About the California Restaurant Association Foundation: CRAF enriches these culinary arts classrooms through field trips, culinary and management competitions, and industry networking opportunities that work together to make school engaging, relevant and fun. From culinary techniques to management skills, ProStart’s industry-driven curriculum provides real-life experience opportunities and builds practical skills and a foundation that will last a lifetime.
