A Note from Ms. Oliver, Shenell's Counselor

Shenell first expressed an interest in pursuing culinary arts during her freshman year. She has shown persistence in asking about opportunities that could help her develop skills and gain exposure to cooking and food, including attending Campus NYC Culinary Arts Program this summer. She attended a workshop led by one of the founders of Woke Foods, where she learned about nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and food justice. Shenell has also been one of our most dedicated members of the school's cooking club, during which she stays after school for 3 hours to prepare a meal with a group of students. She is consistently one of the students who sticks around to help with clean-up as well. I am excited about Campus NYC Culinary Arts Program because it will allow Shenell to advance her learning and branch out beyond the school doors.