Chef Jayda is a pastry chef and instructor of African American, Haitian and Puerto Rican heritage. Often drawing inspiration from her roots—spanning from Southern comfort delights, down to the islands, both rich in flavor, history, and creativity. Known for her ability to break down complex recipes into approachable steps, she empowers students with both skill and confidence. She is always staying on top of pastry trends and bringing that energy and insight into each student she illuminates.  Jayda teaches everything from French macarons to frozen desserts, such as decadent Italian gelato. Her goal is always to make even the most technical recipes approachable and fun. She is passionate about sharing her love for pastry and is always exploring what’s next in the world of sweets. Her educational background also has themes of not only French, but Italian and Romanian baking.