Celebrity Chefs 2024
Our Celebrity Chefs are getting ready to serve YOU, G-P! Take a look at "who's who" in the kitchen, and be sure to purchase your tickets to attend the first-ever "CATS WHO COOK" event benefiting our students and teachers through the G-P Education Foundation!
Dolphin Divas
Analese Tennyson & Randi Coil
Maestras del Sabor
Ashley Banda and Olivia Banda
Your PLACE Home Team
Laura Miller and Ashley Cox
"I said, "yes" to being a Celebrity Chef because it gives me an opportunity to see members of our community at a event outside of our school and enjoy a fun night out. The Mission of the G-P Education Foundation matters most to me because it directly effects the instructional programs we offer at the middle school. Our teachers who are awarded G-PEF Grants are able to provide additional engaging activities for our students that typically would not be possible without these resources." -Laura Miller
Shortcut Shorties
Becky Stewart and Beverly Cooper
"As a city employee I always get excited when a G-P graduate applies for a job with the city. It makes me happy they want to make a difference in the city where they grew up. G-PISD provides a strong foundation in students' early years and the G-P Education Foundation strives to support as many of the students through their college years as possible. Hopefully that hometown support will bring them back to their hometown where they can make a difference." - Becky Stewart
The Singing Kookerz
Bill Creager and Kelly Kenning
The Coach's Corner
Brent Davis and Dave Holmgreen
Groove is in the tarte
Lora Deluna and Carrie Gregory
"The G-PEF mission matters to me because it matters so much to our teachers and students who benefit from it. It’s great to see the education foundation growing and I am very excited to see the opportunities for our students grow as well! - Carrie Gregory
Jewel of the Vines
Claudia Arroyo and Cassy Winstead
"Knowing that my participation as a Celebrity Chef is going to aid in continuing funding grants to teachers for innovative classroom programs and scholarships for students, motivates me to donate my time and energy towards such a worthy cause. It is an honor to represent G-P as a Celebrity Chef and help raise funds for the Education Foundation" - Claudia Arroyo
Portland's Culinary Council
Mayor Cathy Skurow and Mayor Pro-Tem Gary Moore, Jr
Celestial Cats
Colleen Johnson and Laura Day
Team Cheniere
Colette Walls and Nydia Marin
"We said YES to being a Celebrity Chef because our company Cheniere strongly believes in making a positive impact in our community and values the G-P Education Foundation." - Colette & Nydia
Old School
Dr. John Trevino and Cristina Leal
"The foundation provides our teachers and students the resources to have experiences and knowledge that will stay with them for a lifetime." - Dr. John Trevino
Divine Dough
Dale Conaway and Kylie Garbe
"To support growing young minds in the community." - Dale Conaway
4 C'
Gabe Gonzalez and Sylvia Luna
"To help the G-P foundation succeed on their mission to provide great leadership and educational opportunities to the G-P Community." - Gabe Gonzalez
The Spice Girls
Janae Lacy and Kayla Jonse
"The G-P Education Foundation is another support for the schools in the district and the work that they do is to support not only the students, but also the teachers serving the students. As a teacher, I can’t be anything but grateful for that." - Janae Lacy
Boots are made for Wok'n
Joseph Vasquez and Tony Gomez
PFD Super Soup Squad
Chief Jeff Morris and Asst. Chief Tommy Pinder
When asked why he accepted the invitation to be a chef - "Very important to contribute to the future of our youth. Paying it forward. Building futures." - Chief Morris
The CC Cooks
Kayla Charlton and Crystal Chester
"The G-P Education Foundation gives back to our district in so many ways, both with our students and employees, and I'm happy to help with supporting this great cause!" - Kayla Charlton
The Cooking Cowboys
Kent Young and Dennis Rinaldi
When asked why he accepted the invitation to be a chef, "We all need to do more to help our educators." - Kent Young
Mr. Kippy Productions
Mr. Kippy and Debbie Edge
"I like to support educational organizations." - Mr. Kippy
Shrimply Irresistible
Lori O'Riley and Jessica Tringali
"This is a great opportunity to have fun with other G-P staff and community members while raising money for an AMAZING organization. I wanted to volunteer some of my time as a thank you to the members of G-PEF for all they do for our local schools." - Lori O-Riley
RUN T.M.C.
Melinda Pena & Wesley Sanchez
jefe's de la parrilladas
Michael Thieme and George Hernandez
"I love cooking, eating and G-P- perfect event for me! Education Foundation is an outstanding way to support students and programs that work to provide resources that support student learning." - Michael Thieme
The Gizzard Wizzards
Monica Waggoner and Gus Barrera
"Shake & Bake"
Senator Morgan La Mantia and Jose Pereida
"I said yes to being a Celebrity Chef, as cooking brings unity. It is a form of affection and expression. What better way to get committed and dedicated individuals together than through cooking for a great cause? The G-P Education Foundation's mission matters to me because I believe in its mission to make education more accessible and provide the necessary resources to teachers and students. Their mission is noble and generous and shows that great things can happen when a group of like-minded individuals gets together for the common good!" - Senator La Mantia
Nacho Average Chefs
Patric & Jamey Luera
"This is a great opportunity to help out the local community. The foundation does a great job of investing in the local community and supporting our teachers." - Patric Luera
Taste Ones
Wes Hoskins and Matt Martini
"Years ago I served on the G-PISD School Board. Teaching and educating young people is critical to the success of this nation. We support public education." - Wes Hoskins
The Flying Nurses
Cathy & Ryan Kelley
"We have two children who are enrolled in GPISD and have been very pleased with the education they have received. GP Education Foundation matters to us because it is extremely important to continue on this path of education excellence." - Cathy Kelley
S&K Creations
Stacey McClary and Kristi Dishman
"My students and I have benefited from the benevolence of the G-PEF, so it’s my privilege to be able to give back." - Stacey McClary
quiche, anyone?
Sylvia Ochoa & Beverly Diaz
"Saying YES to being a celebrity Chef was easy, it's the least we can do to give back to our community.. The mission of G-PEF matters to me, because I believe we can make a difference in families of G-PISD." - Sylvia Ochoa
2 Mama Mias
Tammy Shockney and Martha Boatman
"Whatever we can do to support our teachers and students is definitely worthwhile." - Martha Boatman
Two Guys and a Grill
Tim Flinn and Zach Simmons
JoAnns Can Cook!!
JoAnn Vasquez and JoAnn Vasquez
The Law Bakers
Sgt. Thomas & Dusti Laughlin
When asked why he agreed to be a chef, "To help the students get scholarships to further their educational goals." - Sgt Tom Laughlin
Something Spicy
Tycee Sanchez and Cassandra Smith
"I said yes because I wanted to support a good cause in giving back to students." - Tycee Sanchez
Southern Chics
Carol Fleming and Brandy Matthews
Book Cooks
Jennifer Hay and Laura Cantwell
Jonesin'
Elizabeth Ackman and Chris Ackman
Blackshirt BBQ
David Garza and Aaron Garza