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Lori Hinze, professional educator with over 15 years of classroom instructional experience, professional program and curriculum development and educational leadership, has earned recognition for her unique expertise and contribution to education. As a former elementary and middle school teacher, a 2007 recipient of Wal-Mart’s Teacher of the Year and graduate of The International Culinary Center, New York City, Lori brings a professional background of combined expertise and experience in education and the culinary arts. Lori uses cooking as a platform for teaching food literacy, academic reinforcement, boosting self-confidence, life skills and social skills in children to help the next generation live healthy lives through hands-on educational programming.
Currently, Lori works as an Educational Consultant, Instructional Coach, Public Speaker and Founder and Executive Director of CookLearnGrow based in Austin, TX. read more...
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5 Quick & Healthy Kid Friendly Breakfast Ideas
Good morning sunshine; it’s back to school time! Here are our Top 5 Kid-Friendly Breakfast Ideas to start the day with brain power, boosted metabolism and overall healthy goodness. Say …»» Continue Reading
The Next Master Chef Junior?
Introducing the next possible Master Chef Junior: Chef Alden! Watching her slice a banana during the first day of cooking class, we instantly knew this kid has spent some …»» Continue Reading
Chef Anissa’s Chocolate Truffle Pie
Look at this! THIS is a chocolate truffle pie made from scratch by Chef Anissa. I think she should consider auditioning for Rachel Ray’s Kid’s Cookoff, don’t you? Way to …»» Continue Reading
Chef Autumn’s Homemade Biscuits
Who doesn’t love homemade biscuits? They are even better when made by a child who loves to cook. This sweet little chef is Autumn who helped make a batch of …»» Continue Reading
Show & Tell: Selma’s Thanksgiving Dish
We are delighted to share this picture with you. This is Selma, a young cook who used her knife skills to slice fresh green beans for a Green Bean Casserole for Thanksgiving. …»» Continue Reading