Jet Tila, American celebrity chef and LA restaurateur visited Village today and gave an amazing cooking demonstration for our students. Chef Tila is currently the chef of The Charleston and Pakpao Thai and has appeared on Chopped, Cutthroat Kitchen, Iron Chef America, and The Best Thing I Ever Ate.
Village students had the opportunity to ask Chef Tila questions about his career, how he got started in the business and all things related to food. The students were also treated to a cooking demonstration by Chef Tila where he gave step-by-step instructions on a perfect Pad Thai. "Chef Tila was a wonderful example for our children demonstrating how passion, hard work and resilience can allow you to realize your dreams," said Gabriella Rowe, Head of School.
Chef Tila's recent projects include the nationwide Modern Asian Kitchen, a fast-casual Pan-Asian concept and Kuma Snow Cream, specializing in shaved ice in New York City. He continues to build his extensive national TV and radio appearances while also looking for new ways to combine cooking, business and communication.
Every school is home to exceptional individuals dedicated to making a positive impact on their community. Whether it's through class initiatives, service projects, or independent efforts, students are constantly striving to improve the world around them.
At The Village School, these initiatives shine brightly as students embrace opportunities to lead with empathy and purpose. One such example is a project started by Milan Drummond, a 12th grader with a passion for justice and community well-being. Through her initiative, Harmony Highways, Milan is working to improve relations between the public and law enforcement, reflecting both her desire to make a difference and her career aspirations.
During the summer time, vacations, pools, and fun are certainly on children’s minds. However, it’s also important to incorporate learning into their day. Summer learning loss, also known as the "summer slide," refers to the decline in academic and social skills that can occur when children are not engaged in educational activities during the summer months. Dana Sheridan, LPC, Lower School Counselor at The Village School, sheds light on this issue and offers practical solutions for parents to keep their children's minds active during the long summer break.
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