Qualifications Summary

As an experienced instructor and professional cook and baker who knows and understands students, how they develop and learn; I have shown that I am an effective diagnostician capable of planning culinary experiences and instructional materials that will both challenge and allow every student to embrace and engage in the numerous modes of cooking, baking and food preparation needed to be successful in the kitchen.

Education

• Master of Arts in Distance Education and Teaching and Learning, University of Maryland, University College, Adelphi, MD
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Professional Experience

• Cooking with Denay, (1984 – Present)
  • Food Writer
  • Cooking Instructor
  • Freelance food stylist
  • Caterer
  • Personal Chef
• Wake County Public Schools – Adult Education, Adult Culinary Education Instructor (2006 – Present)
• Cedar Forks Community Center, Adult Culinary Education Instructor (2005-2008)
• Grosse Point Community Center, Adult Culinary Education Instructor (1996)
• Ferndale Adult Education Center,  Adult Culinary Education Instructor (1995)