At LIFT Enrichment, our team of 210 chef instructors teaches kids not only in California but also in New York and Texas. Today, we want to introduce one of our remarkable instructors – Chef Nicky Fairley.
Nicky has been teaching kids at Jurupa USD, Val Verde USD, and other districts we partner with since 2022. We’ve received nothing but positive feedback from parents, clients, and students.
Our clients request for Chef Nicky to come back for every session they book!
Here’s what she has to say about her journey:
Hello, my name is Chef Nicky. LIFT Enrichment changed my life on November 21, 2022, when I received a call from Slava, our President, saying congratulations and welcome to LIFT Enrichment.
After being discharged from the military and overqualified for jobs, no one wanted to give me a chance during my 10-year application process. LIFT Enrichment gave me what no one else was willing to.
Cooking has always been a therapy and healing space for me. Combined with my love for children, I knew this position was a great fit for me. The opportunity to teach kids how to cook and eat healthy has not only changed their lives forever but has changed mine as well.
Walking into a classroom and hearing students say things like, “Chef Nicky, you are the best COOK in the whole world,” “Thank you, Chef, for teaching me,” “Chef, you have angel hands, you make the food taste so good,” or “I never liked veggies but now that I put my love in it, Chef, I love my veggies,” is incredibly rewarding.
On a personal level, LIFT Enrichment has helped me bring healthier habits into my own life too! I started this position weighing 240 lbs, and now I weigh 170. I’m healthier and happier because of the kids and knowing we’re all eating healthier—I even walk 7 miles a day now.
My favorite experience so far has been when a parent walked up to me and said, “Thank you, Chef Nicky. Because of you, my kid eats veggies, and we make all your dishes together. We save all the recipes you have handwritten for her after every class.” LIFT Enrichment is changing lives and bringing families together. I’m a better me because of this program and look forward to the continued opportunities it has for me.
If you want to bring our amazing chefs and healthy recipes to your students, book a meeting with our team!
