FFHS TEAM
FFHS Principal:
Roger Turgeon is a long-time chef turned culinary arts instructor, and he responded to the opportunity to design a small specialty school in the mid-2000’s as part of the Gates-funded New Visions project. In 2004, FFHS opened its doors.
In 2016, Principal Turgeon was the recipient of the prestigious Cahn Fellowship at Teachers College, Columbia University. He was one of only 22 Principals nationwide to receive the honor.
Our Assistant Principal:
Michael Bollati
Food and Finance High
School Advisory Board:
Frank Costantino Monroe College
Ronnie Eldridge Former City Council Member
Liz Neumark Great Performances
Judith Norell Silver Moon Bakery
Andrew Rigie New York City Hospitality Alliance
Amy Scherber Amy’s Bread
Stephen O’Brien Office of School Food
Susan Stockton
Roger Turgeon Food and Finance High School
Philson Warner Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Stanley Zabar Zabar’s
FFHS Chef Instructors:
9th Grade:
Chef Christopher Burgos
10th Grade:
Chef Billy Doherty
Chef Michael Lynch
11th Grade:
Chef Geoffrey Tulloch