Kristina has dreamed of being a chef since she was a young child cooking in the kitchen with her mother.
As a Senior in High School she entered into a local Best Teen Chef competition and placed in second. It was from that moment that she decided to pursue her culinary dreams. She graduated from the Art Institute in Southern California in 2015 with an associates degree in Culinary Management.
Her first culinary position was as a prep chef at the Disneyland resort in Anaheim California. She worked her way up to becoming a lead chef in just a few short months.
Kristina has held many different positions throughout the years. Over the past few years she has worked as a chef and trainer in various private schools in Knoxville.
When she is not creating delicious and nutritious menus for children, she is spending time with her two young kids and husband. Some of her favorite activities include exploring her city, reading books, and playing board games with her family.
Beckie found her passion for cooking just a few years ago at Ebenezer Children’s Academy as a head cook. She loves being in the kitchen and making delicious food. As a mother of four, she found herself trying to find creative ways to introduce new foods to her children by growing things from her home garden and making trips to the local farmer’s market.
Beckie knew that if she could find a job that allowed her to pursue her passion, then it wouldn’t feel work because she loves what she does. Cooking and creating awesome dishes for her family and friends has led her to her Sous Chef position with ChefAdvantage alongside Chef Kristina at Tate’s School of Discovery.
