Mercy Tolbert

Mercy Tolbert realized she had a passion for baking when she was about 15 years old and later decided to pursue an education at Walnut Hill College. Her passion for being in the kitchen came from watching the Food Network with her grandfather and baking cookies with her mother at […]


Kierstin Jester

Kierstin Jester is currently a B.S. in Pastry Arts student at Walnut Hill College. She enjoys helping out with Community Education classes whenever she has a day off. She also enjoys creating new things, inspiring others, and helping not only herself but others to grow. Kierstin aspires to be the […]


Victoria Green

Victoria Green is a Pastry Arts student at Walnut Hill College and is currently enrolled in the bachelor program. She loves being a help to the College in many different ways, from staying to help chefs with special events to helping her peers with anything they may be struggling with. She is also […]


Carli Caroselli

Carli Caroselli’s love of food started at a very young age. As a child, she followed her grandmother around while she prepared Sunday dinners. Carli’s Italian background is extremely important to her, and she owns and uses a pair of pasta rods that her great-grandmother owned. She enjoys creating dishes […]


Caitlin Hedrich

Caitlin Hedrich is currently enrolled in the B.S. in Pastry Arts program at Walnut Hill College. From helping her mother and grandmother in the kitchen, she has always loved cooking and has always known that she wanted to have a career in the food industry. Caitlin has grown tremendously since […]


Morgan Getler

Morgan Getler worked exclusively in restaurants for seven years before deciding to pursue a career in the hospitality industry. After she enrolled at Walnut Hill College, her eyes opened and she realized just how wide her field is and how many different career paths are available. While going in with […]


Rachel Bland

Rachel Bland is a Student Leader at Walnut Hill College, studying Culinary Arts. She has always loved being in the kitchen and making food for her family, even when she was a kid. She went to a vo-tech high school, which pushed her to go to a culinary college. Now, […]


Banquets & Private Events

Looking for an elegant space to host your next special occasion? Book a banquet or private event at Walnut Hill College and choose from our five spaces to accommodate your party. We have themed rooms both large and small, and our students will happily prepare and serve a delicious menu […]


Where we come from

As Walnut Hill College (sadly) prepares to say goodbye to another group of graduates this March, some of our Student Leaders take a moment to reflect on why they chose to study and work in the foodservice and hospitality industry and what (thankfully) led them here. By Steven Benton, Victoria […]


Soiree Event for March 2018 Graduates