Colleagues,

We are excited to share this wonderful news concerning a Chapter 74 Vocational Technical teacher at Rindge School of Technical Arts in Cambridge.

RSTA Culinary Arts Instructor Rick McKinney was named ProStart Educator of the Year by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association.

MAVA extends its sincere congratulations to Rick. We thank him for his 20 years of dedicated service to the students at Rindge School of Technical Arts!

David

RSTA’s Chef Rick Named Educator of the Year

RSTA Culinary Arts Instructor Rick McKinney was named ProStart Educator of the Year by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association at the Massachusetts ProStart Invitational (MAPSI) last month.

Each state selects one educator for state recognition that is also considered for national recognition through the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

Chef Rick has taught at RSTA for 20 years in the Culinary Arts and Hospitality program and is committed to student success. He has collaborated with ProStart for many years.

Linda Maria Radzvilla, Executive Director of Rindge School of Technical Arts stated “his recognition as an outstanding educator is well deserved!

David J. Ferreira

MAVA Communications Coordinator

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