About the Instructor

Shannon Couch is an English teacher turned reluctant foodie.  She joined the illustrious Burlingame High School teaching staff ten years ago, equipped with four credentials, two bachelors degrees, one master’s degree  and an ample supply of sarcasm.  Shannon currently teaches Culinary Arts although she has previously taught English, health, art, child development and served as professional development coordinator, teen parents’ program director and WASC team member. This quirky, energetic and versatile educator has also presented at numerous education conferences.  She is dedicated to bringing awareness of healthy eating with a career focus to her students. When she is not teaching or nagging her two young adult sons, she enjoys adventure travel, Taoism, fitness and grunge music.