AACC names Chef Steven Leake a 2020 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award recipient
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Chef Steven Leake
Congratulations to Southwest Culinary Institute Program Coordinator Chef Steven Leake who received the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) 2020 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty award for his teaching excellence, outstanding leadership in transforming the reputation of the College’s culinary arts program and dedication to ensuring the educational and career success of his students.
Southwest President Tracy D. Hall says the honor comes as no surprise to her. “Chef Leake is truly deserving of this honor,” President Hall said. “He never fails to raise the bar in the classroom and to broaden his students’ outlook on their futures. His commitment to his craft and our students is undeniable and the college is truly proud to count him among our faculty as he helps to transform the lives of our aspiring culinary artists through his immense talent and dedication.”
Over the years, Leake has won numerous awards for his culinary skills and community service. Since his arrival at Southwest, the culinary arts program has developed a solid reputation for graduating skilled professionals who are highly sought after by the local employers. “I am very honored to be recognized for the AACC Faculty Distinction Award,” Leake said. “My students, many of whom face insurmountable challenges, are the driving force that guides my path to improve their lives and equip them with stellar skills to enter the workforce. Their success is my reward.”
Chef Leake is a regular contributor to Memphis’ No. 1 morning show, WREG TV’s Live@9, where he whips up delicious treats live during his recurring food segments. Leake’s appearances have become so popular that WREG began showcasing his favorite eats and entrees monthly last month. He is affectionately referred to as the “Man with the Meal Plan”. See Chef Leake whip up scrumptious dishes on WREG every second Thursday of the month between 9 and 10 a.m. on News Channel 3.
If you missed seeing Chef prepare his first dish of the new year, bourbon-glazed salmon, click here to see the cooking demonstration and recipe. Stay tuned for Chef’s next appearance Feb. 13, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Bon appetite, everyone!
In This Issue...
- FROM THE PRESIDENT
- Southwest Foundation takes center stage at cityCURRENT Signature Breakfast
- Welcome aboard, new team members
- Human Resources to kick-off redesign of employee experience in 2020
- MENTAL HEALTH CORNER: Charting a new path
- HIPs teaching methods a ‘game changer’ for student success
- Project M.O.S.T. hosts “De-Stress” fest during finals
- SGA Angel Tree Program brings holiday spirit to Alton Elementary students
- FACULTY: Schedule Library Instruction session for your students today
- STUDENTS: Print 2019 Tax Forms in My.Southwest portal
- AACC names Chef Steven Leake a 2020 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty recipient
- KUDOS: Memphis Grizzlies select VP of Student Affairs Jacqueline Faulkner for annual HBCU Empowerment Award
- US Secret Service trains Southwest SERT team on workplace security
- U.S. State Department selects Dr. Christopher Hastings specialist assignment
- THEC awards Southwest and TCAT-Memphis $145K Veteran Reconnect grant
- Writers series showcases works by Southwest faculty
- Students travel to state capitol to learn law-making process
- Early FAFSA completers win book scholarships
- Culinary arts graduate opens ‘Cool Beans’ coffee shop in Cordova
- Southwest and TCAT-Memphis tout growth and expansion at 2020 Legislative Luncheon
- Southwest establishes Innovation Funds to fuel success; Now accepting grant applications
- Scholarship recipients thank Foundation donors for making dreams come true
- Southwest celebrates the holidays with faculty and staff open house
- Women of Worth accepting new members
- Shelby County Government and Southwest Allied Health and Sciences drill nursing students on disaster triage
- Business and Technologies joins National Cyber Watch Center
- SALUQI CORNER: Saluqis start new year with impressive wins
- Southwest: In the News
- 32nd Annual Carter G. Woodson Award Ceremony is Feb. 13