Faculty & Staff

Grossmont College is very proud of the high caliber of its faculty. Culinary Arts classes are taught by a variety of instructors who have degrees as well as professional experience in their fields, including several working executive chefs. All are very enthusiastic about the field and enjoy preparing students for the world of work.

Chef James Foran

Baking and Pastry Faculty Instructor
Culinary Arts Coordinator & Chair
James.Foran@gcccd.edu

Chef Josephine "Jojo" Rossi

Faculty Instructor
Josephine.Rossi@gcccd.edu

Chef Valarie Carlone Baker

Faculty Instructor
Valarie.CarloneBaker@gcccd.edu

Chef David McHugh

Adjunct Instructor
David.McHugh@gcccd.edu

Chef Helen Coyne

Adjunct Instructor
Helen.Coyne@gcccd.edu

Chef Greg Smith

Adjunct Instructor
Gregory.Smith@gcccd.edu