House Resolution No. ___ commends Chantelle Hataway for being awarded the 2024 Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year. A lifelong resident of Effie, Louisiana, Ms. Hataway has dedicated twenty-eight years to education as a third-grade math and science teacher at Lafargue Elementary School in Avoyelles Parish. Since starting the Ag in the Classroom program in 2020, she has effectively utilized her agricultural background to enhance her students' learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities such as maintaining a garden, raising chickens, and engaging in math and science through practical applications.

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. The House of Representatives expresses its sincere appreciation for her contributions to education and wishes her continued success in her teaching career, encouraging her to strive for excellence as an educator.