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Easy as Pie!

Bakers of all skill levels can bake delicious and unique pies in this class that will be a can't-miss dessert for dinners and parties.
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4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
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This is a FLEX class and does not meet live!!  
Why is a flex format positively awesome for baking and cake decorating? 
#1  For best results, learners truly need to work with ingredients in an ideal state.  In live classes a lot of time is spent “keeping the group together.”  Oftentimes this means learners are working with fondant that has dried out of ganache that has cooled because they aren’t able to work at the best pace for them. 
#2  Creative minds typically don’t like to be rushed.  I doubt Van Gogh ever said, “I’ve got 55 minutes.  Let’s knock out some sunflowers!”  I can see precision, detail, and creativity in the work my learners complete because they have the time to really immerse themselves and work at a pace that is comfortable for them. 
#3  The ability to pause and rewind is like being the gift of time travel!  Class participants can manage the pace of the class themselves and customize it 100% to their learning style. 
#4  As a working mom of three homeschooled kids, I completely understand how busy life can be sometimes.  This class is available whenever you are!  Rainy day and soccer is cancelled?  Make your cake!  School holiday?  Make your cake!  Flexibility is a gift in our busy lives!  

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Oftentimes when people think of pie their brains go to Thanksgiving and the classics – pumpkin, apple, pecan, etc.  In this class, learners will work hands-on to bake and create four unique and scrumptious pies.  

Week One:  Cooke Dough Pie

Week Two:  Snickerdoodle Apple Pie

Week Three:  Chocolate Cream Pie

Week Four: Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Pie

Each week a series of videos will be shared in the classroom providing students with step-by-step instruction for the skills we'll be focusing on.  Students can work at a time that is convenient for them, re-watch the videos, pause while working along... whatever jives best with their creative process.  Learners will share their pies in our virtual classroom for feedback and discussion.  Our virtual classroom will come alive with brainstorming, questions, and sharing of successes!  I love to see it all - from work in progress photos to completed masterpieces.  Students can learn so much through classroom discussions and peer review.  Plus we all love cheering one another's successes in the classroom.  I am available to troubleshoot and answer all messages the same day.  Let's create together!

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Cookie Dough Pie
 Join me in the kitchen as we bake a scrumptious cookie dough pie. 
Lesson 2:
Snickerdoodle Pie
 Join me in the kitchen as we bake a scrumptious snickerdoodle pie. 
Lesson 3:
Chocolate Cream Pie
 Join me in the kitchen as we bake a scrumptious chocolate cream pie. 
Lesson 4:
Peanut Butter Banana Pie
 Join me in the kitchen as we bake a scrumptious peanut butter banana pie. 

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Participants will be using the oven, food processor, and an electric mixer. Learners will be encouraged in the videos to seek support and safety assistance where needed.
Supply List
A detailed supply list broken down by week with additional details in shared in the classroom.  It is attached to the welcome post and you’ll have access immediately upon enrollment.  An overview of all ingredients we’ll use in class is listed below.  

Allergen note:  This class can easily be modified for gluten or nut-free participants.  Please reach out for specifics.  

Ingredient Overview:  Refrigerated cookie dough, butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, flour, milk, chocolate chips, whipped topping, sweetened condensed milk, snickerdoodle cookie mix, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, apple pie filling, cinnamon, Oreos, unsweetened chocolate, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, graham crackers, honey-roasted peanuts, peanut butter, bananas.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Judith Smetana
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Judith Smetana
California Teaching Certificate
Maura Knowles
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Andrea Phillips
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Melissa Riggs
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Melissa Riggs
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Melissa Riggs
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Idaho
Giselle S. Veach
Master's Degree in Education from University of North Texas
Melissa Riggs
Bachelor's Degree in International Business from The Ohio State University
Judith Smetana
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from San Francisco State Universtiy
Maura Knowles
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Idaho
Giselle S. Veach
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Idaho
Giselle S. Veach
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Nova Southeastern University
Meagan Tauber
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of North Texas
Melissa Riggs
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Arizona State University
McKenzi Aguirre
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Tiffany Barnes
Associate's Degree in Animal Science from The Ohio State University
Judith Smetana
I am a professional baker who has been teaching confectionery arts on Outschool for three years now.  I have loved baking since I was the age of most of my learners!  In fact, in class you’ll see my beloved KitchenAid stand mixer that was my 12th birthday present and is still a total workhorse to this day!  

When my kids were young I decided to take some cake decorating classes to ensure my kids always had show-stopping cakes at their parties.  Over time it blossomed into a career beyond my wildest dreams.  I operated a bakery for a number of years and eventually transitioned into this ultra-fulfilling role as a confectionery arts teacher.  

I love seeing the creativity, patience, and precision that goes into each learner’s work.  However, I also love seeing them manage a project from start to finish.  I am proud of them when they are faced with a setback in their project and they calmly make a plan B.  I enjoy watching them interact in the virtual classroom as they learn from one another and provide feedback/compliments on the work of their peers.  There is so much more to cake decorating than just cake.  (((Although as an invested parent it is your responsibility to partake in eating their delicious homework – haha!)))  These learners grow in so many ways throughout class and it is a blessing to participate in that process.  

I am so excited for this opportunity to create with your learner.

See Meagan's intro video here:  https://youtu.be/s_P4jmzt7Sg

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