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Gold Medal Classroom, The Official E-zine for the Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education

August 2025 Issue

Monday, 11 August 2025 15:16

Gold Medal Classroom:
The official ezine for CAFE | August 2025 issue

Instructor Awards

Worcester Technical High School Instructor Phil Cropper Earned 2025 Idaho Potato Commission Secondary Educator of the Year Award

Monday, 11 August 2025 14:29

Ocean Pines instructor received the national award for professional commitment to the educational community and outstanding leadership skills.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Instructor Awards

Johnson & Wales University Instructor Russ Zito Received National Sustainability Award

Monday, 11 August 2025 14:11

JWU Rhode Island campus associate professor recognized for his Sustainable Systems Program, teaching students the importance of agriculture in menu design.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Instructor Awards

Tracy Carter Honored with Community Outreach Award Sponsored by CAFÉ and Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Monday, 11 August 2025 14:11

Holyoke Community College Culinary Chair Tracy Carter earned national award for commitment to recycling and sustainability.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Instructor Awards

Elizabeth DeRose of Frederick Community College Honored with Technology Award Sponsored by RATIONAL USA

Monday, 11 August 2025 14:10

Director of the Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute Elizabeth DeRose was recognized for incorporating modern culinary technology into the college’s culinary kitchen.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Instructor Awards

Mary Levinski Earned 2025 Entrepreneurship Award from Kendall College National Louis University

Monday, 11 August 2025 14:10

The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School educator received national entrepreneurship award for creating a mobile coffee business lead by students of all abilities.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Instructor Awards

Tracy Figueroa Earned 2025 Idaho Potato Commission Postsecondary Educator of the Year Award

Monday, 11 August 2025 14:10

South Saint Paul instructor earned the national award for her commitment to culinary education and the foodservice industry.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Instructor Awards

Amanda Weber Earned 2025 Idaho Potato Commission Postsecondary Educator of the Year Runner Up Award

Monday, 11 August 2025 14:10

The Sheboygan Falls instructor earned the national award for her innovative community partnerships, commitment to students and consistent leadership.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Features

CAFÉ Names 2025 Culinary Education Award Recipients

Monday, 11 August 2025 13:15

Eight culinary education leaders and a college student recognized for innovative approaches and positive impacts on culinary education.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Features

Understanding and Applying the Power of the Egg

Monday, 11 August 2025 11:55

Teaching the functional (and unexpected) benefits of eggs including mouth feel, viscosity and richness.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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