Rachael Ray: Rachael's Daytime Talkshow

Room 325: A Teacher's Tough Love

may 3, 2010

From the City of Brotherly Love comes the story of a culinary teacher's tough love and her inner-city students who are determined to succeed despite the odds. Team Rachael Ray and her Yum-o! organization roll into Philly for an emotional and inspiring hour of life-changing surprises.

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Welcome to Room 325

Meet Wilma Stephenson, a culinary arts teacher at Philadelphia's Frankford High School, who is making a difference in the lives of inner-city students with her tough-love approach to cooking and life.
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Two Students' Hardships

See how two students are able to rise above their hardships because of Ms. Stephenson's support both inside and outside Room 325.
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"This Kitchen Represents Success"

Ms. Stephenson explains why Room 325 is far more than a classroom to her, and then she's in for a surprise that literally leaves her speechless and in tears!
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A Makeover for Room 325

With only three days to turn Ms. Stephenson's class into a state-of-the-art kitchen and bistro, Rachael's handyman buddy Carter Oosterhouse gets to work!
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A Surprise Visit from Rachael

When the finishing touches on Room 325 are complete, the students and Ms. Stephenson are surprised to get a guided tour through their new kitchen and bistro from Rachael!
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A New Home Away From Home

There's not a dry eye in the kitchen when Ms. Stephenson and her students finally see how Carter Oosterhouse and his team have transformed Room 325 and then Rachael presents the students with another incredible gift!
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"Substitute" Teacher Bobby Flay

Rachael gives Ms. Stephenson the day off and calls in a very special guest teacher for her students - chef Bobby Flay!
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Rachael's Yum-o! Organization

Rachael encourages everyone to become a Wilma in their town, through organizations like Rachael's Yum-O! organization, that are working to mentor kids and give them a future.

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The Surprises Continue

The culinary students of Frankford High School share what the experience has meant to them and are in for another surprise!
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One Last Gift for Wilma

After 41 years of devoting her time to her students, it's time for Ms. Stephenson to take a vacation! See what Rachael has in store for her!
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Backstage Pass: Room 325

After an emotional day filled with huge surprises, Ms. Stephenson heads backstage and shares what it means to be celebrated and honored in such a big way!
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Only Online! A Visit to Monroe College

While Carter and the gang get to work on renovating Miss Stephenson's classroom, the students of Room 325 checkout the culinary program at Monroe College, documenting their visit on Flip cameras!
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Room 325: Special Thanks

A special thanks to all those who generously donated to help pull off an incredible makeover for Frankford High School's Room 325 and offered life-changing surprises for the students and Ms. Stephenson!
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