Chef Jill McClennen is a CIA-trained chef, culinary instructor, and former bakery café owner with over 30 years of experience in professional kitchens and classrooms. She has taught hands-on cooking and baking to a wide range of students—from complete beginners to aspiring culinary professionals- focusing on building confidence and practical, real-world skills.

Jill is passionate about making baking approachable, enjoyable, and rewarding. She empowers students to not only follow recipes, but to truly understand the techniques behind them- so they can bake with confidence long after the class ends.