Episode 05
Episode Summary
In this episode of Cafeteria Confessions, we visit The SEED School of Miami—the only public boarding school in Florida—to explore how food, farming, and education intersect in this unique 24/5 learning environment. Emily speaks with gardening and resilience teacher Andi Potamkin about the evolution of SEED’s on-campus garden into a credited class that’s teaching students life skills, responsibility, and a deep connection to nature.
The episode also features candid conversations with students about their current meal program and their hopes as SEED looks to bring food service back in-house with scratch-cooked meals. From growing produce to running a Friday farm stand, students share how the garden is transforming their relationship with food and equipping them with skills far beyond the classroom.
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About the Guest
Andi Potamkin teaches Gardening & Resilience at SEED, a full-credit high school course focused on permaculture, environmental consciousness, and life skills.
She divides her time between family businesses and philanthropic endeavors. Andi is the Director of the Potamkin Prize for Research in brain degenerative diseases, a long-standing partnership with the American Academy of Neurology and the American Brain Foundation, now in its fourth decade. She also serves on the board of the Institute of Contemporary Art, where she oversees the sculpture garden and bookshop, and on the board of Young Musicians Unite, where she actively sponsors and promotes music education in Miami-Dade public schools.
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