Jacob Lavoie

Jacob Lavoie is the Program Director for Food & Wine and Science & Nature at CCAE and an enthusiastic instructor who brings curiosity, collaboration, and creativity into the classroom. With a background in wine and spirits, arts and culture, and lifelong learning, Jacob is passionate about making food and wine approachable, engaging, and rooted in shared experience. His teaching style emphasizes foundational skills, thoughtful exploration, and connection. In addition to food and wine classes, Jacob has taught theater, dance, and pottery, experiences that inform his dynamic, hands-on approach to teaching.