Food, Friendship & Belonging: The Heart of Kitchen of Life
On this episode of “The Conversation”, John and Rachel sit down with Shea Kaltmann, the Director of Kitchen of Life, to explore how the organization is transforming lives through the culinary arts. Discover how Kitchen of Life fosters resilience and strengthens interpersonal skills by bringing people together in the kitchen. Join us for an inspiring discussion about the power of food to create community, build confidence and spark personal growth.
This episode of “The Conversation” is part of a new series: “Bridging Gaps: Partnerships and Educational Adjacent Organizations”. In this series, we’ll highlight community partnerships that are creating impactful change in our community.
Shea Kaltmann is the Director of Kitchen of Life, a non-profit organization based in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to building resilience and fostering social-emotional skills for youth through culinary arts. Born in Columbus, Shea attended school in Columbus, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles before returning to Columbus in March 2020. Additionally, Shea serves on the Education and Data and Research Action Teams for the Franklin County Suicide Prevention Coalition.
Links: https://kolc.org/
The ESC of Central Ohio: Center for Achievement & Leadership
Podcast Hosts:
John Hambrick, Work Based Learning Coordinator
Rachel Daniels, Adolescent Literacy Consultant
John Hambrick, Work Based Learning Coordinator
Rachel Daniels, Adolescent Literacy Consultant
Produced By:
Christina Grady-Watts, Personalized Learning Specialist
Brenna Schoen, Communications Specialist
Creators and Guests
Host
John Hambrick
John Hambrick is a Work-Based Learning Coordinator at the ESC working with school districts in the Central Ohio region to inspire students and educators through community partnerships and experiences.
Host
Rachel Daniels
Rachel Daniels has been an Adolescent Literacy Consultant at the ESC for the past 16 years. Rachel supports the development of customized professional development for school districts throughout Ohio.
Guest
Shea Kaltmann
Shea Kaltmann is the Director of Kitchen of Life, a non-profit organization based in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to building resilience and fostering social-emotional skills for youth through culinary arts. Born in Columbus, Shea attended school in Columbus, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles before returning to Columbus in March 2020. Additionally, Shea serves on the Education and Data and Research Action Teams for the Franklin County Suicide Prevention Coalition.