Person Category: Instructors
Conor Scully
October 11, 2023
Instructor: Lab Service Originally hailing from Calgary, Alberta, Conor’s professional journey has been a blend of his artistic pursuits and his deep-rooted love for food and beverages. His artistic endeavours led him to Toronto, where he earned a Theatre diploma. From there, he ventured to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where he attained a Masters of Arts. For over a… Read moreRead moreConor Scully
Christopher Cantlon
November 4, 2022
Instructor: Lab Service Retiring from teaching after 27 years, Christopher moved to Stratford from Toronto in 2012. Wanting to do something different, he enrolled in the training programme at The International Butler Academy in The Netherlands. Graduating at the top of his class, he was asked to remain at the Academy as Head Butler both to train classes and to… Read moreRead moreChristopher Cantlon
Alexandra Evans
October 21, 2022
Level One Service Instructor | Lab Service and Wine Instructor | Sommelier Alexandra Evans is a certified Sommelier through the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers and George Brown College where she graduated with Honours in 2005. Born and raised in Toronto, she started her career over 35 years ago and had the pleasure of working at some of the city’s… Read moreRead moreAlexandra Evans
Leah Aylsworth
October 17, 2019
Instructor: Restaurant Design Leah graduated from George Brown College with a diploma in Architectural Technology and has worked with R. Ritz Architect since 2001. Restaurant Design grew to be her focus and she has worked with independently-owned restaurants, as well as large corporate groups. Leah brings to this course both an in-depth understanding of design aesthetics, as well as real-world… Read moreRead moreLeah Aylsworth
Mark Andrew Brown
October 15, 2019
Student Recruitment & Admissions Liaison | Instructor: Business | Alumnus (Class of 2009) An honours graduate of the Stratford Chefs School (Class of 2009), Mark Andrew Brown has been recognized for his talent, passion and commitment to hospitality as an OHI Top 30 Under 30 Chef, and as one of ten future stars of the Canadian culinary scene selected to… Read moreRead moreMark Andrew Brown
Erin Negus
November 7, 2017
Chef Instructor: Pastry 1, Lab Packages, Internship Report Erin Negus was studying a liberal arts degree at York University before leaving to pursue her true passion in the culinary arts. She began this journey by completing pastry and baking training at George Brown College followed by attending the Stratford Chefs School to study practical cookery. Graduating in 2014, Erin went… Read moreRead moreErin Negus
Theresa Albert
November 7, 2017
Instructor: Nutrition Theresa has been a nutritionist in private practice and a food consultant for over a decade, sure, but she has also been a cookbook author, food TV personality and most recently a B & B owner in Stratford. She believes (and has actually proven over and over) that culinary art and nutrient dense food go hand-in-hand. The application… Read moreRead moreTheresa Albert
Eli Silverthorne
September 26, 2016
Chef Instructor: Cookery, Culinary Management, Food History, Lab Packages, Recipe Specs | Open Kitchen Manager Eli Silverthorne (Class of 2015) is a firm advocate for Canadian Cuisine, food history, and applied culinary sciences. After graduating from Stratford Chefs School with distinction, Eli worked under chefs Bryan Steele (The Prune), and Jonathan Gushue (The Berlin), while accomplishing various stages across the… Read moreRead moreEli Silverthorne
Mike Booth
September 26, 2016
Purchasing Agent, Chef Instructor: Lab Cookery, Larder, Culinary Math, Sanitation Mike Booth received a Bachelor of Science degree from Mount Allison University in 1999 before beginning his career in the culinary arts. In 2000, he left Canada for Europe to pursue his dream of becoming a chef. After staging in Borgomanero, Italy, at Michelin-rated Ristorante Pinocchio, he moved to The… Read moreRead moreMike Booth
Kathlyn Bell
September 26, 2016
Senior Instructor: Lab Service | Alumna (Class of 1985) A graduate of the Stratford Chefs School’s first class, Kathy has worked at both The Old Prune and Rundles. She was formerly dining room manager at Rundles and has worked at the School since 1987 as purchaser, instructor, events coordinator, teaching assistant and now Senior Service Instructor.
Melissa Graham
September 19, 2016
Instructor: Writing, Level 1 and Level 2 Communications Melissa is excited to be returning as the Communications and Food Writing Instructor. She originally worked at Stratford Chefs School as co-founder Eleanor Kane’s teaching assistant in Gastronomy and Chef Neil Baxter’s teaching assistant in Level 2 Pastry. Melissa’s background is in theatre, teaching, freelance writing and restaurant front-of-house.
Randi Rudner
September 3, 2016
Program Manager, Chef Instructor: Lab Cookery, Core Instructor | SCS Class of 2012 Hailing originally from Montreal, Randi lived in Kingston for twelve years. There, she took an undergraduate degree in philosophy at Queen’s University, taught clinical and communication skills at Queen’s University Medical School, and co-owned a co-operative café, where she found her place in the kitchen. Randi’s position… Read moreRead moreRandi Rudner