Rebekah Quintero began classes at Arizona Culinary Institute in July. You may have noticed her as our student caretaker of the ACI Herb Garden or volunteering for any number of projects. Rebekah is 19 years old, and she and her husband have a 1 ½ year old daughter. She was home schooled throughout junior high and high school and obtained her GED upon completion. She chose to further her education at ACI based on her love of cooking and to set an example for her young daughter. Rebekah grew up locally in Gilbert, Arizona. Her love of gardening started at a very young age. In elementary school, she was a member of the gardening club which grew herbs and vegetables and donated them to the Open Arms center for the homeless. She can remember the director of that organization always being in awe upon receiving these fresh ingredients from the garden instead of the usual donations of canned goods.
Rebekah has a passion for baking, particularly cakes and is hoping to open a café with an emphasis on desserts. She is excited about learning new techniques, particularly those involving new cultures, here at ACI. After culinary school, Rebekah wants to seek employment at a Country Club and anticipates coming back often to visit her instructors to share her proud accomplishments !
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