RCcatering cooking with kids

Dear Parents and Families,

Welcome to Cooking with Kids, where little hands create, curious minds explore, and learning comes to life through the wonderful world of food!

Cooking with Kids was created from a simple belief: children learn best when they can connect what they are taught in the classroom to what they experience in everyday life. Through hands-on culinary experiences, our program brings the essential principles of home economics back into education, helping children develop independence, creativity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for food.

Designed for children ages 4–12, Cooking with Kids combines the joy of cooking with meaningful educational experiences that encourage exploration, discovery, and practical life skills.

## Meet Chef Tracy

Behind Cooking with Kids is Chef Tracy Reed, an experienced early childhood educator, culinary professional, and founder of RC Catering.

With more than 10 years of teaching experience**, Chef Tracy brings a unique combination of educational knowledge and culinary expertise to every learning experience. She holds a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, food safety and food handling certifications, and CPR and First Aid training.Her culinary accomplishments include preparing meals for the Mayor of Mableton, the Mableton Lions Club, and local community organizations. She also serves on a church culinary team and currently provides cooking instruction to children in a school setting.Most importantly, **more than 60 children have successfully completed her culinary learning program and received their Junior Chef Certificates.**Chef Tracy's passion is rooted in helping children discover that cooking is more than preparing a meal. It is an opportunity to learn, create, build confidence, and develop skills they can carry throughout their lives.