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Mark Ramsdell was the Director and Head Instructor for L'Academie's Professional Pastry Arts Program. A graduate of L'Academie de Cuisine, he studied under the tutelage of Roland Mesnier, Executive Pastry Chef at The White House. After graduation, he assisted Chef Mesnier at L'Academie for eight years and worked with him at the White House. Chef Ramsdell founded several (award-winning) culinary enterprises including the Pastry Design Studio, specializing in large show cakes. Pastry Design Studio was listed by Washingtonian Magazine as one of Washington, DC's top ten pastry shops for the 15 years Chef Mark owned the company. He also established Dining In, the DC area's first gourmet meal delivery service.
Chef Mark now teaches pastry arts classes for the Recreational Cooking Division.
Prior to his culinary pursuits, Chef Ramsdell taught urban policy analysis and design in Architecture School. He holds an MBA and a PH.D.
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