A Patterson native was recently recognized on the national level for excellence in education of culinary arts. Steven Oubre of Woodlawn High School in Baton Rouge received the James H. Maynard Excellence in Education Award from the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation. Oubre, who was selected on the state level as the winner of 2017 ProStart Educator of Excellence Award, stood among 42 other state winners from across the nation and took the top award during a gala in Chicago on May 18. “Never thought of being a teacher. Ever,” said Oubre. “It still feels kind of surreal.” Oubre said he appreciates the ...