Michelle Downie

Michelle Downie, Graduate Diploma Technology Education, Cert III Commercial Cookery,
Diploma Hospitality Management, Certificate IV Training and Assessment
Food Studies teacher, Cobram Anglican Grammar School 
After qualifying as a Chef, Michelle Downie spent several years in industry before moving into the TAFE sector, teaching Apprentice Chefs, VET Commercial Cookery and Hospitality Operations, along with Commercial Cookery and Diploma in Hospitality Management students.
After completing her Graduate Diploma in Technology Education, Michelle commenced her econdary teaching career as Head of Food Technology at a school in NSW, where she had many successful years of students achieving the highest level of Band 6 results. Michelle is the Co-Author of the ‘Stage 6 Food Tech Focus’ text book designed for the NSW HSC curriculum. As a passionate and enthusiastic educator, Michelle is currently teaching VCE Food Studies, Year 7-9 Food
Technology and Agriculture in Northern Victoria.
Michelle has also implemented and co-ordinated the ‘Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden’ program in schools, teaching students in Year 3, 4, 5 and 6.