About Us
The Culinary Arts program and the Bagpiper Restaurant is run by two Culinary Instructors who are responsible for the implementation of curriculum and instruction of the students in the program. Besides the two instructors we also have a full time teaching assistant who assists in the instruction of the students and manages the dining room operation under the supervision of the program director.
Chef Sam Richardson (Instructor)
Chef Sam Richardson was recruited as an instructor for the fast growing culinary program for the 2007 2008 school year. Chef Richardson is a graduate of Sandhills Community College Culinary Arts Program. Before coming to Scotland High School Chef Richardson served as an Executive Chef at UNC Pembroke for the management company Sodexho. Chef Richardson also has a variety of experience in the food industry ranging from golf resorts to college dining.
Jim Kitzmiller (Instructor)
Jim Kitzmiller joined the Culinary program in the fall of 2017. He graduated from Scotland High School in 1993 and was involved with the Commercial Foods program, which is the equivalent of the Culinary Program today. Jim obtained and Associates degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management in 1996 and from there managed Fine Dining and Casual themed restaurants in Atlanta and Kansas City before returning home to his native Laurinburg in 2009. Before becoming a teacher/instructor he managed some of the local mainstay establishments.
Chef Sam Richardson (Instructor)
Chef Sam Richardson was recruited as an instructor for the fast growing culinary program for the 2007 2008 school year. Chef Richardson is a graduate of Sandhills Community College Culinary Arts Program. Before coming to Scotland High School Chef Richardson served as an Executive Chef at UNC Pembroke for the management company Sodexho. Chef Richardson also has a variety of experience in the food industry ranging from golf resorts to college dining.
Jim Kitzmiller (Instructor)
Jim Kitzmiller joined the Culinary program in the fall of 2017. He graduated from Scotland High School in 1993 and was involved with the Commercial Foods program, which is the equivalent of the Culinary Program today. Jim obtained and Associates degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management in 1996 and from there managed Fine Dining and Casual themed restaurants in Atlanta and Kansas City before returning home to his native Laurinburg in 2009. Before becoming a teacher/instructor he managed some of the local mainstay establishments.
