1st Grade Teacher in Chicago, IL
Kilmer Elementary
2025-26 Fellow: Corey S.: “I am starting my 5th year with CPS. I learned about Pilot Light from my partner who is also a fellow. I am interested in Pilot Light as I believe food education is important for all.”
Favorite Food Education Standard: FES #7 – We can advocate for food choices and changes that impact ourselves, our communities, and our world.
#7. This is important to me because I believe in being inclusive. This includes food. I believe we all deserve to have food that is safe for us, and in keeping with our value systems.
A Favorite Food Memory or Recipe:
My favorite memory is learning to love many kinds of food.
What I’m Most Excited About as a New Fellow:
I am excited to help my students get excited about new foods they have never tried.
