Grossmont College is very proud of the high caliber of its faculty. Culinary Arts classes are taught by a variety of instructors who have degrees as well as professional experience in their fields, including several working executive chefs. All are very enthusiastic about the field and enjoy preparing students for the world of work.
Chef James Foran
Baking and Pastry Faculty Instructor
Culinary Arts Coordinator & Chair
James.Foran@gcccd.edu
Chef Josephine “Jojo” Rossi
Faculty Instructor
Josephine.Rossi@gcccd.edu
Chef Valarie Carlone Baker
Faculty Instructor
Chef David McHugh
Adjunct Instructor
David.McHugh@gcccd.edu
Chef Helen Coyne
Adjunct Instructor
Helen.Coyne@gcccd.edu
Chef Greg Smith
Adjunct Instructor
Gregory.Smith@gcccd.edu
Chef Marianne Daquino
Adjunct Instructor
Marianne.Daquino@gcccd.edu
Chef HollyAnne Sims
Adjunct Instructor
HollyAnne.Sims2@gcccd.edu
Chef Kevin Rhodes
Adjunct Instructor
Chef Kris Saradpon
Facilitator
Kris.Saradpon@gcccd.edu