TAOO families participate in culinary workshop

Okmulgee students learn cooking skills at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Families from The Academy of Okmulgee (TAOO) gathered at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) for an interactive Parent Workshop led by Chef Aaron Ware and culinary arts students. The workshop provided an engaging opportunity for TAOO families to learn cooking skills and techniques.

Why it matters

The culinary workshop allowed TAOO families to participate in hands-on learning and build connections with the local community. Events like this help foster educational opportunities and engagement for students outside the classroom.

The details

The workshop was led by Chef Aaron Ware and students from the OSUIT Culinary Arts Program. Families from TAOO, a local school, gathered at OSUIT to learn various cooking skills and techniques through interactive demonstrations and activities.

  • The workshop took place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

The players

The Academy of Okmulgee (TAOO)

A local school in Okmulgee, Oklahoma that participated in the culinary workshop.

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT)

The university that hosted the culinary workshop for TAOO families.

Chef Aaron Ware

The chef who led the culinary workshop for the TAOO families.

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The takeaway

Events like the TAOO culinary workshop provide valuable educational and community-building opportunities for local students and families. By partnering with institutions like OSUIT, schools can offer engaging hands-on learning experiences that complement classroom instruction.