Our program head, Mrs. Janet Sass teaches nutrition and basic food preparation courses.  She is also a registered dietitian. more...

Chef Benita Wong is accredited through the American Culinary Federation (ACF) as a Certified Culinary Educator (CCE) and Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC).  Chef Wong runs the only ACF-accredited Cook Apprenticeship program in the Washington DC metropolitan area in conjunction with the Nation's Capital Chef's Association, the local ACF chapter. more...

Chef Wilhelm Jonach is a Certified Master Chef from Austria, and has worked as Executive Chef in hotels worldwide.  Chef Wilhelm teaches Culinary I, Culinary II, and Baking. more...

Mr. Howard Reichbart teaches food and beverage cost control and introductory hospitality management courses. more...

Chef Mike Herbert is our Kitchen Manager and Instructional Assistant for all classes. He is a graduate of the Baltimore International Culinary Arts Institute, and has worked as an executive chef and food service manager for hotels, restaurants, and institutions in the Washington DC area. more...

Mr. Mark Stillions is a former NOVA student who holds an MBA from California State University and a Masters in Tourism from George Washington University.  His hospitality experience includes upper management positions with convention hotels, country clubs, and Fortune 500 restaurants. more...