Samantha Jones

Samantha Jones is an experienced professional in the culinary and hospitality education sectors, currently serving as the Learning Development Manager at Common Threads since February 2025, where responsibilities include managing curriculum and training materials and overseeing new curriculum projects. Alongside this role, Samantha owns Into the Kitchen with Samantha Jones, providing support for culinary curriculum development and training. As the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at FoodHe.ro and IL ProStart Director for the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, duties involve program redesign, teacher training, and job readiness initiatives. Previous experience includes positions as a Culinary Arts Teacher at Chicago Public Schools, facilitating large-scale culinary programs, and as a Culinary Event Coordinator with Cooking Fools LLC. Samantha holds a Master's in Hospitality Management from Florida International University and has a strong background in curriculum development across multiple educational platforms.