We are excited to host you for the 2025 Teacher Professional Development Conference in New York City! See the below agenda for the Business of Culinary (Tuesday, June 10th and Wednesday, June 11th) and Fashion Immersion (Thursday, June 12th and Friday, June 13th). We ask that the group meets at the lobby of the SpringHill Suites New York Midtown Manhattan Hotel each morning at 9:50am to walk to each day’s activities together.
PRELIMINARY AGENDA (all items are subject to change)
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
10:30am: Chelsea Market Tour
Chelsea Market, 75 9th Avenue (at 16th Street), New York, NY 10011
Explore the uniqueness of one of the greatest indoor food markets with plenty of tastings
1:30pm: High Line Tour
The High Line, 16th Streets to 29th Streets, New York, NY 10011
Discover the elevated freight rail line transformed into a public park
2pm: New York City The Business of Culinary Overview
WeWork, 368 9th Ave New York NY 10001 (at 29th Street), Room 11E, New York, NY 10001
Overview about New York City’s food industry
3pm: Culinary Professional Development
WeWork, 368 9th Ave New York NY 10001 (at 29th Street), Room 11E, New York, NY 10001
Teacher culinary professional development presentation and discussion
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
11am: Pizza Tour
John’s of Bleecker Street, 278 Bleecker Street (at Jones Street), New York, NY 10014
Pizza tastings, kitchen tours, in-depth pizza analysis
2:30pm: Koreatown Tour
555 7th Avenue (at 40th Street), New York, NY 10018
Adventure through the culture, history, and, incredible food of Koreatown
Evening Reception
6:30pm: Teacher Conference Reception
Magic Hour Rooftop, 485 7th Avenue (at 36th Street), 18th Floor, New York NY 10018
Network with all the teachers from both conferences at New York City’s top rooftop lounge
Thursday, June 13, 2025
10am: New York City Fashion Immersion Overview
LIM College, 545 5th Avenue (at 45th Street), New York, NY 10017
Overview about New York City’s fashion industry
12pm: Lunch & Learn with LIM College
LIM College, 545 5th Avenue (at 45th Street), New York, NY 10017
Learn about LIM College and its educational offerings
1:30pm: Calvin Klein
205 West 39th Street (at 7th Avenue), New York, NY 10017
Headquarters of one of the world’s leading global fashion lifestyle brands
3pm: Diana Mahrach Couture
263 West 38th Street (at 8th Avenue), New York, NY 10008
Specializing in custom-made evening, wedding, and special-occasion gowns and unique textiles
Optional Excursion led by Gayla Randel (Thursday evening):
Explore Downtown: Statue of Liberty, Twin Towers memorial, Freedom Tower, Frances Tavern, Wall Street, Financial District, Staten Island ferry
Friday, June 14, 2025
10am: Professional Development Discussion
LIM College, 545 5th Avenue (at 45th Street), New York, NY 10017
Family and Consumer Sciences teacher and state program manager lead
11:00am: LIM College Teacher Workshop
LIM College, 545 5th Avenue (at 45th Street), New York, NY 10017
LIM College teacher workshop
12:30pm: Lunch
2pm: Saks Fifth Avenue Tour
611 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10022 5th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan
Saks Fifth Avenue store tour
3:30pm: MET Museum
1000 5th Avenue (at 82nd Street), New York, NY 10028
The Costume Institute’s Spring 2025 Exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Official audio guide.
Each attendee may add 1 non-teacher guest for $375/day, including all scheduled experiences for that day. Limited upon availability and must be paid prior to Monday, June 2nd.
Hotel Confirmations
SpringHill Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Fifth Avenue at 25 West 37th Street, NY, NY 10018 (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
| First Name | Last Name | Arrival Date | Departure Date | Confirmation Number | Billing | Room Type | Additional Guest Names | Notes |
| DANA | BERLINER | Jun-11-2025 | Jun-14-2025 | 96294871 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 2 beds | DANIELLE SHIRLEY | |
| MARY | BREEDLOVE | Jun-11-2025 | Jun-14-2025 | 96294891 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 2 beds | SARA POLICKY | |
| TIFFANY | CARO-SANCHEZ | Jun-11-2025 | Jun-14-2025 | 96294828 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 2 beds | EMILY THOMAS | |
| CARMEN | CARTER | Jun-10-2025 | Jun-14-2025 | 96296716 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 1 king bed | ||
| HEATHER | DEDIE | Jun-09-2025 | Jun-12-2025 | 96397327 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 1 king bed | ||
| SUSAN | DEWS | Jun-09-2025 | Jun-14-2025 | 96297717 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 1 king bed | ||
| KELLI | KING | Jun-09-2025 | Jun-13-2025 | 96298845 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 1 king bed | ||
| CAYLEN | KNIGHT | Jun-09-2025 | Jun-14-2025 | 96294960 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 2 beds | SARAH STEFFAN | |
| CHRISTI | KRIST | Jun-11-2025 | Jun-15-2025 | 96296696 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 1 king bed | ||
| DEBBIE | MAUPIN | Jun-11-2025 | Jun-14-2025 | 96296693 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 1 king bed | ||
| SHANIN | MCKAVISH | Jun-11-2025 | Jun-14-2025 | 96296690 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 1 king bed | ||
| KATIE | MISENHEIMER | Jun-09-2025 | Jun-14-2025 | 96294961 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 2 beds | COURTNEY MAUNEY | |
| SARA | MONSON | Jun-09-2025 | Jun-14-2025 | 96294927 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 2 beds | KELLY VANDENBELDT | |
| JALEH | NAASZ | Jun-11-2025 | Jun-14-2025 | 96296695 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 1 king bed | ||
| GAYLA | RANDEL | Jun-09-2025 | Jun-14-2025 | 96297749 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 1 king bed | ||
| SHARON | RASH | Jun-10-2025 | Jun-15-2025 | 96296704 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 1 king bed | ||
| SYLVI | SCHILBACH | Jun-11-2025 | Jun-14-2025 | 96296675 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 1 king bed | ||
| KATY | SCUDDER | Jun-10-2025 | Jun-14-2025 | 96296727 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 1 king bed | ||
| ASHLEY | SHOEMAKER | Jun-11-2025 | Jun-14-2025 | 96294856 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 2 beds | BETH HODGES | |
| HEIDI | STRIM | Jun-11-2025 | Jun-14-2025 | 96296683 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 1 king bed | ||
| ASHLEY | WOODRUFF | Jun-08-2025 | Jun-12-2025 | 96404295 | sign room, tax, and porterage to the group master- guests will be asked for a credit card at check in for incidentals | 2 beds |