Elizabeth Aekus

Elizabeth is a 5th grade school teacher at Twin Valley Elementary in Wilmington, Vermont. She prides herself in bettering the community through her involvement in youth sports and academics. With a love and passion for food, Elizabeth greatly values the art of cooking. Elizabeth participated in Jr Iron Chef VT in 2008, where her team was awarded Best in Show for their vegetarian chili. She later participated in 2010 through 2012. In 2011, Elizabeth spent a month in Mexico traveling across the country learning to cook various Mexican dishes with local chefs. During her free time, Elizabeth enjoys exploring Vermont and other places by hiking, running, snowboarding, and snowshoeing.