Kristen Burch
Culinary Arts Teacher, Platte County High School
I love being a Pirate! My husband and I are proud Platte County parents with 2023 and 2026 PCHS graduates with one other following right behind.. I graduated from Northwest Missouri State with a Family and Consumer Sciences secondary education degree. I previously taught at Hickman Mills High School.
My passion is teaching Culinary/Foods classes and helping students learn real-life skills that apply to work & home life. The Family and Consumer Sciences Department offers many classes that will help students learn real-world practices that will aid in their home, career and community lives.
Our FCS Course Opportunities
- Career Development & Entrepreneurship – Explore careers, business ideas, and what it takes to succeed in the workplace.
- Child Development I & II – Learn about children, their development, and how to create positive environments for growth.
- Foods & Nutrition – Build cooking skills while learning about nutrition, food safety, and healthy choices.
- Hospitality & Tourism Management I & II – Explore the exciting world of hospitality, travel, tourism, and event management.
- Human Development – Discover how people grow and develop throughout life.
- International Foods – Explore cultures and traditions through food while building culinary skills.
- Interior Design – Learn how to combine creativity, design principles, and function to create spaces people love.
- ProStart I & II – Get hands-on experience in the restaurant and foodservice industry while developing career-ready skills.
FCS courses aren't just about learning facts—they're about doing, creating, solving problems, and building skills you can use for the rest of your life.