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Kids in the Kitchen at BCES


Enrichment -
Community Education 2025-2026

Kids in the Kitchen - Quick and Easy Recipes

This class is devoted to the practical application of everyday ingredients and everyday kitchen items. Students will learn how to use kitchen items such as measuring cups and spoons, griddle, and small cooktop to create dishes utilizing ingredients found in most kitchens. This six-class session focuses on proper prep and clean-up along with creating breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, and snack Items. Students will read and follow recipes to create delicious food to enjoy. This class is all about learning basic cooking skills and enjoying cooking something of your very own. At the end of the class, you will know basic kitchen prep and skills to make simple meal items. You will also be able to take home all the recipes done in class to share with your family and friends.    

Note:  This class is held at Bryan County Elementary.  Transport is available for After School Program (ASP) students.  Parents must drop off and pick up students not enrolled in ASP at the start and end times of class.

Mistie Strickland

Instructor

Hi everyone! My name is Mistie Strickland, and I’ve been part of the BCBOE family for 20 years in Food Service and Nutrition—15 of those years right here in management at BCES.

I’m married to my wonderful husband, Jason, and we have two children, Rebecca and Jason. Our greatest joy is our four beautiful grandchildren: Brantley, Jaxson, Finlee, and Oaklee.

Cooking has always been my passion. I love creating new recipes, trying new things, and making meals that bring family and friends together. One of my favorite parts of my job is feeding the students at BCES. It’s such a joy to share good food with them every day.

I like to call myself “old-school” in the kitchen. I believe the recipes and lessons we’ve learned over the years shouldn’t be forgotten. That’s why I enjoy passing them down not only to my kids and grandkids but also to students. Kitchen skills are a lifelong gift. They help us become independent, creative, and confident.

Cooking isn’t just about food. It’s about fun, connection, and the satisfaction of sharing something you made with others. In my cooking class, we’ll learn a lot, taste a lot, and most importantly, have a lot of fun together.

I can’t wait to get started with you all—let’s cook up something amazing!

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  Mistie Strickland


Bryan County Elementary School : Cafeteria
Fridays, Oct 17 - Nov 21
4:30 - 5:30 PM

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Grades   3rd - 6th

Oct 17, 2025 $130.00
Total $130.00