The resolution commends Chantelle Hataway, a dedicated third-grade math and science teacher at Lafargue Elementary School in Avoyelles Parish, for being awarded the 2024 Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year. A lifelong resident of Effie, Louisiana, Ms. Hataway has been an educator for twenty-eight years and has significantly contributed to her students' learning by integrating agricultural concepts into her curriculum. Since starting the Ag in the Classroom program in 2020, she has utilized her farming background to engage students in hands-on activities such as maintaining a garden, raising chickens, and managing egg sales, thereby enhancing their understanding of math and science.

The resolution highlights Ms. Hataway's passion for education and the positive impact her innovative teaching methods have had on her students and their families. It expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives' recognition of her achievements and extends best wishes for her continued success as an educator.