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I grew up mesmerized with watching Emeril Lagasse and Alton Brown on The Food Network. From a very young age I knew that my passion was food. I've always had a drive to learn as much as I can about the craft of cooking. When I had seen every helpful episode on The Food Network, I turned to books, studying them inside and out, and learning as much as possible. Food fascinated me, it was as simple as that.In high school, picking my college major was a breeze. I knew I wanted to continue learning about food, and I wanted to do it close to home, San Diego. Thats when I decided to enroll in the bachelors program for culinary management at The Art Institute of California- San Diego. While in school, I took my first job at Panera Bread, where I worked the line and eventually got promoted up to an associate trainer. Once I felt like I wasn't growing as a foodie at Panera Bread, I decided to look for another job. Through one of my teachers, I heard about a job opening at The Marine Room, a restaurant I thought I wasn't nearly good enough for. Pretty soon I was asked to come in for a stage, and before I knew it, I was hired. I've been at The Marine Room for two short months and have already learned so much. I was very grateful to have found a job that challenges me and teaches me every day.I will graduate from The Art Institute of California- San Diego with a bachelors degree in culinary management in summer of 2016. I plan to return to school to get my associates degree in baking and pastry as well. I hope to continue learning throughout my entire career in the culinary industry. Plus, I think Chef Sarah has a nice ring to it!