Monday, May 8, 2017

National Traveling Teaching Kitchen Makes Its Debut at North Forsyth High School



A new traveling teaching kitchen made its national debut at North Forsyth High School.

Here is what the press release from Chartwells had to say:

Give kids healthy meals, and they’ll eat healthy for a day. Teach kids to prepare, cook, and taste delicious, healthy foods, and they may eat healthy for a lifetime. That's the lesson more than 100 students and their families at North Forsyth High School, along with members of the Winston-Salem community, will learn when the Mobile Teaching Kitchen makes its first ever stop at North Forsyth High School on May 3.

The Mobile Teaching Kitchen was created by Chartwells K12, a foodservice partner of more than 4,000 schools serving two million meals a day, to inspire, educate, and drive healthful change across America. The kitchen is a custom-designed container built into a fully functioning kitchen transported by truck to teach culinary skills and food education through interactive chef- and dietitian-led cooking demonstrations. Chartwells teamed up with Pilot Light to develop the common-core aligned curriculum that weaves food into everyday subjects like math, science and social studies.

“We are excited to partner with Chartwells and to be involved with the debut of the Mobile Teaching Kitchen,” said Melita Wise, Principal at North Forsyth High School.  “This is especially exciting because we are welcoming our first cohort of students into a new health sciences academy and starting our transition to becoming a Health Science themed magnet school.  Included in our program will be a health and wellness pathway – making the partnership with Chartwells perfect.  We believe providing students with a unique, hands-on and interactive experience fits right in with our philosophy of how students learn best.  We are hoping that our students will be engaged, see how learning can extend beyond the classroom, and ultimately be prepared to have a positive impact on their families and the community.”

The Mobile Teaching Kitchen will be parked at North Forsyth High School from May 3 – May 6. During that time, lessons and activities include:
·        May 4-5: Chartwells Chefs Alex Perez and RJ Harvey, along with resident dietitian Sara Smith and regional dietitians Hayley Weise and Sarah Maver, will teach the White Bean and Chicken Tacos with Citrus Avocado Salsa to North Forsyth’s high school students. The cooking lesson incorporates a history of tacos, its ingredients and where those derive.

·        May 6: The Mobile Teaching Kitchen will be part of a Community Health Awareness Fair 10am-12pm.  This event is free and open to the public.  It is a collaboration between North Forsyth High School, Northwest Middle School, and Gibson, Rural Hall, Speas, Old Town, and North Hills Elementary Schools, along with dozens of community organizations, health service providers, and other local vendors.  The goal is to bring the community together, raise awareness about healthy living and community resources, and provide services such as health screenings.  
   
“At Chartwells, our role is to nourish students as well as empower them with the knowledge and skills for a lifetime of health,” said Amanda Mendenhall, Resident District Manager. “The Mobile Teaching Kitchen brings a first-of-its-kind food education experience to students in our community, and gives us the ability to teach important life skills in a fun, innovative way.”

The Mobile Teaching Kitchen was inspired by the work of the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative of Chartwells’ parent company, Compass Group, is a founding corporate member-grantor. The Collaborative is jointly led by The Culinary Institute of America and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and uses teaching kitchen facilities and interactive cooking experiences to lead positive changes in nutrition-related behaviors in medical, corporate, and community settings. Chartwells is taking that philosophy to schools and communities to drive the same positive behaviors in youth and their families. 

To learn more about the Mobile Teaching Kitchen, visit: www.ellythemtk.com








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