Assumption Educator Selected for LDOE Teachers Advisory Council

Renee Fields, Assumption Parish School Teacher

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) recently announced that Renee Fields, a teacher at Assumption High School, will be among the 14 educators who have been selected to serve a four-year term on the Teachers Advisory Council, beginning with this school year.

Public applications for the open seats were released in May, and members were named last month.

Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley created the Teachers Advisory Council in response to Senate Concurrent Resolution 33 (2022) to enhance the teacher’s voice and gather educator feedback on current education initiatives and how Louisiana can continue to improve student outcomes.

The council meets with state leaders on a quarterly basis to discuss issues, laws, rules, and policies affecting teachers and students. The council has provided feedback on topics including Let Teachers Teach, math, literacy, attendance, accountability, and teacher recruitment.

“Mrs. Field’s selection to this council is a testament to her strong commitment to improving student performance and her dedication to go above and beyond to make a positive difference,” Superintendent Dr. John Barthelemy said.

The following teachers were selected for the Teachers Advisory Council:

·      Angela Barfoot | Ouachita Parish Schools | Highland Elementary

·      Courtney Berthelot | St. Charles Parish Public School System | Destrehan High

·      Alisha Butler | Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired

·      Renee Fields | Assumption Parish School System | Assumption High

·      Breann Lavergne | Calcasieu Parish School System | Dolby Elementary

·      Mayria Ledet | St. Landry Parish School System | East Elementary

·      Amy Legendre | Tangipahoa Parish School System | Ponchatoula High

·      Brianne Loupe | Livingston Parish School System | Denham Springs Junior High

·      Savannah Richards | Concordia Parish School System | Vidalia Lower Elementary

·      Mindy Rose | University View Academy

·      Katherine Scott | West Baton Rouge Parish School System | Brusly Middle

·      Monica Speyrer | Caddo Parish School System | C.E. Byrd High

·      Cassidy Tackett | Caldwell Parish School District | Union Central Elementary

·      Nicolas Williams | DeSoto Parish School System | Mansfield Middle