Nashville State Community College
Comments from our Students
I feel that the culinary program at Nashville State has been throughly organized and planned. The projects in the various classes have been extremely beneficial, although time consuming and some costly, they have allowed me to learn on my own, which I feel is the best learning tool. Doing these projects at home made me learn from my mistakes, which will help me in the future so that I know I am selling a quality product. The curriculum chosen is good for this program because it targets the restaurant industry to a tee. I have enjoyed learning with Chef Ken Morlino and Chef Tom Loftis. They both have gone out of their way to help students even outside of class. I truly appreciate their flexibilty with my own personal situations. Thanks for an enjoyable, yet challenging learning environment.
—Heather G. Adams
When I first started at Nashville State Tech I had a military mentality about how to cook food. As I went through the culinary program, I had learned that there is another side to kitchen life. I have become a better cook and have a better understanding on how things related to the kitchen should be. I feel that Chef Tom and Chef Ken are giving us (students) the tools we need to survive in the restaurant business. They have taught me that being in charge comes with some consequences, but if you know what you are doing that it will come naturally. Just because this is a community college does not mean that what you learn is inferior to any other school. It is what you choose to take with you and how you use them that make a difference. Thank you Chef Ken and Chef Tom, because of your guidance I will succeed. That is my choice.
—Nichelle L. Terry
The NSCC Culinary Arts program is a good place for those of us coming to the culianry industry as a second career. It offers cooking instruction as well as a business curriculum, which is especially important for those wanting to strike out on their own after graduation. I feel the faculty listens and responds to students' needs and concerns and is interested in my success in the program in in general.
—Victoria J. Raschke