Bruce S. Davis

Bruce S. Davis is a Culinary Arts Instructor and Chairperson of the Production and Services department at the Center for Applied Technology North (CAT-N), part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Severn, MD. With a career spanning decades, he transitioned from roles in the hospitality industry—including positions at Marriott Hotels and Clyde’s Restaurant—to culinary education in 1994. His curriculum, adopted nationwide, emphasizes practical skills and has earned CAT-N recognition, including a Governor’s Citation for Maryland’s Outstanding Secondary Technology Program.

• Education: Culinary Arts, Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Hyde Park, NY.

Research & Teaching Focus: Davis specializes in culinary arts education, food service management, and curriculum development. His program integrates industry experience with academic rigor, preparing students for careers in both front-of-house and back-of-house roles in the foodservice industry.

Scientific & Educational Honors:

• Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program (1999)
• April Educator of the Month (2017)
• Contributed to CAT-N receiving the Governor’s Citation for Most Outstanding Secondary Technology Program in Maryland (exact year uncertain)

Advising & Impact: Davis mentors high school students through SkillsUSA, guiding them to national competitions and scholarships. He annually leads students to tour CIA’s campus, inspiring many to pursue advanced culinary education.

Labs & Teams: He advocates for CAT-N’s partnership with SkillsUSA, a student organization fostering leadership and technical skills in career-focused education.