House Resolution No. ___ commends Chantelle Hataway for being named the 2024 Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year. A dedicated educator with twenty-eight years of experience, Ms. Hataway teaches third-grade math and science at Lafargue Elementary School in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Since starting the Ag in the Classroom program in 2020, she has effectively integrated agricultural concepts into her curriculum, allowing students to engage in hands-on learning through activities such as maintaining a garden, raising chickens, and managing egg sales.
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.