Name: Michael Gordon

Subject: Culinary Arts I, II, III

Number of Years Teaching: 6

High School Attended: Volunteer High School

College Attended: Tennessee State University

Degrees held: Professional License

School activity/Organization/Sponsor: Skills USA Culinary Arts

Why did you choose to become a teacher? I felt that with my unique life experience and expertise in

the growing field of restuarant / culinary,I would be in a unique position to help students with the growing

number of challenges they face in school and after school as well.

What is the most challenging part about teaching? Building the trust of students

As a teacher, what are the most important qualities that a student should possess to achieve success? Initiative

Your advice to the upcoming freshman: Focus on your responsibilities first; respect yourself and others

What class or classes do you teach and what will the class be studying and learning?

Culinary I - Focuses on basic cooking techniques, culinary history, and basic safety / sanitation concepts

Culinary II - A continuance of culinary I, covering mre advanced concepts and techniques

Culinary III - Focuses on administrative / management techniques and responsibilities

How much and what kinds of homework can your students expect?

No homework is given. Extra credit is offered at times and may be completed at home.

What special projects will be completed throughout the semester:

There are numerous dinners and catering events done throughout the year. Each is different

and each can range from 15 to 300 people.

What is the best way for your students to communicate with You?

Face to face.

Do you offer tutoring? If Yes, when and where: No, but we have many after school catering events in which

students can volunteer for, in which the would get more one-on-one instruction.

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