Culinary Advisory Board - Wekiva Culinary

Wekiva Culinary’s Advisory Board is comprised industry, community, and education leaders along with volunteers, Partners in Education, invested parents, administrators, teachers, and current and former students. The Board meets four times per year to provide oversight, advice, and suggestion for improvement to Program initiatives, budget, and priorities.

Chairperson Michele Erickson and Secretary Lesly Shepack will preside over meetings during the 2023-2024 school year.

Meetings are open to all interested parties – please see the Wekiva Calendar for dates and times.

Interested in serving a year-long term on the Board? Please email Chef Bates for further information.

Wekiva Culinary Magnet Information

Wekiva Culinary is now the Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts at Wekiva High School.

This means students from all over OCPS may apply to be admitted, regardless of what school they are zoned to attend. If your student is passionate about cooking and a career in the Culinary Arts, is interested in owning a restaurant one day, or is just curious about what the food and beverage industry is all about, apply for admission today!

You can always contact Program Director and Lead Instructor Chef Bates for more information. Email christopher.bates@ocps.net. To make sure your email is given a priority response, please put “magnet inquiry” in the subject heading of your email.

For more information, watch the orientation videos below.

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