10/29/2026
👨🍳 Beyond the Classroom: Where Are They Now? 🍽️
One of the most rewarding parts of being a culinary instructor is seeing where our students go after they leave our classroom!
I’m excited to start highlighting some of our former culinary students and sharing their journeys beyond the walls of Marshalltown High School.
I recently had the opportunity to catch up with Creighton Henley, a former culinary student, and hear about where life has taken him, what he’s doing now, the experiences he’s gained, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
Conversations like these remind me why Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are so important.
Our culinary program is about so much more than learning how to cook. It’s about building confidence, developing employability skills, discovering opportunities, making connections, and preparing students for whatever path they choose.
The skills and experiences students gain in our classroom don’t end at graduation. They continue to grow, evolve, and open doors long after students walk across that stage.
I love seeing our former students finding their way, pursuing opportunities, and using what they’ve learned to build their futures.
❤️💙 The classroom may be where their journey begins, but it’s certainly not where it ends!
Stay tuned as we catch up with more of our culinary alumni and find out WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
