A home economics class, an angry middle-school student, and a project making pizza… thanks to a compassionate teacher who recognized and nurtured Duffy’s talent, these elements came together to ignite a passion for the culinary arts that turned around the life of a troubled young man.
Famed chef Curtis Duffy will come to GPS to recount his improbable path from a childhood marked by trauma, loss, and sacrifice to a transformation into one of the most celebrated chefs in the world. All will be inspired by Duffy’s honesty, grit and unending drive for excellence. Join us for a fascinating story of survival, determination, and triumph.
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