Since 2010, we have supported Pre-K-12 students with Food Education that is part of teachers’ classrooms and fosters informed food choices.
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Pilot Light is now accepting applications for our 8th Annual Food Education Fellowship: a yearlong professional development program for PreK-12 educators looking to grow their teaching practice through Food Education.
Every student deserves access to hands-on Food Education. Now, you can discover the incredible impact of your support by reading our latest Impact Report. Learn how Pilot Light teachers and students are creating a better food system future everyday!
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Jun
22
Quiz for a Cause at Pilot Project
7:00 PMPilot Project Brewing - 2140 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Pilot Light Fellowship Alumni Network Manager Tamieka @spicesandspraypaint takes the TRY IT CHALLENGE with: SWEET GRITS! 🥣
NEXT UP: @leahgordon34 @chicagobearshistory @jasonhammel 👀 Join the challenge by trying something you don’t like/haven’t tried before, record your honest reaction, and post your video tagging 3 other friends to take the challenge with you!
JOIN THE CHALLENGE:
😋 Pick Your Food: Do you hate mushrooms? Get the ick from okra? Grossed out by tofu? Maybe you just need to TRY IT!
Pro Tip: Ask a friend or family member to prepare their favorite version of the food you pick to make the sampling even more fun OR visit a local restaurant with your “Try It” item on the menu and order it from a professional!
😋 Record Your Reaction: Make a video (short or long, whatever fits your style) recording your honest reaction to trying the food you picked. You don’t have to like it, but try to keep an open mind while you TRY IT – you might be surprised!
😋 Share Your Video: Don’t forget to tag us @pilotlightchefs AND be sure to tag at least 3 friends to take the challenge next!
Bonus: Visit our website www.pilotlightchefs.org and download the digital “I Tried It!” Sticker to add to your video!
The TRY IT CHALLENGE is all about having fun, trying new things, and raising awareness for Pilot Light’s mission to bring hands-on Food Education into classrooms across the country. Learn more and get involved at www.pilotlightchefs.org 💚
#foodies #foodeducation #tryingnewfoods #challenge
⭐ Today`s Fellow Friday spotlight is on: Ms. Secka!
🌱 Ms. Secka is a member of the first "Feeding Futures" 2-year teaching cohort, a group of educators dedicated to bringing food and agriculture education to students across the state of Illinois. Currently, the Feeding Futures fellows are working on designing a new curriculum grounded in Pilot Light`s Food Education Standards that will offer students a comprehensive understanding of food, agriculture, and career pathways in these fields.
📣More About Ms. Secka:
Ms. Secka has over 13 years` experience as a Diverse Learner Teacher and is currently working at Perkins Bass Elementary as a Middle School DL Teacher. She was introduced to the Pilot Light Fellowship by colleagues who participated in Pilot Light in previous years. She is excited about being able to integrate Food Education into their existing curriculum while providing students with engaging learning experiences that will enhance the quality of their lives. Ms. Secka was born in Gambia, West Africa and raised in Chicago. She is a product of the Chicago Public School System. She received her Bachelors in Secondary Social Studies Education and her Masters in Cross Categorical Special Education from The University of Missouri. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and traveling.
📣 Outstanding Results:
Ms. Secka saw her students grow exponentially in their learning and understanding of food during her time as a Pilot Light educator. She shared with us that:
"By the end of the lessons, students demonstrated a clear shift in understanding and language...They could say things like, “This food is imported, so its food miles are higher, which increases emissions,” or “If we reduce the percent of food waste, the food system equation stays balanced and is better for the environment.” Students also justified their math using real-world meaning, explaining why a ratio, percent, or scale factor mattered."
👏Thanks for all you bring to Pilot Light and your students, Ms. Secka!
