The Louisiana Department of Education announced the 14 educators who will begin a new term on the Teachers Advisory Council.
Among the educators selected is Monica Speyrer of Caddo Parish School System and C.E. Byrd High.
The group of educators from across Louisiana meets with Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley and other state leaders to share feedback on education initiatives and issues impacting classrooms.
The following teachers will begin a new term when the council begins meeting during the 2026-2027 school year:
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
Teachers Advisory Council members serve four-year terms. The LDOE launched a public application for open seats on the council in May.
Dr. Brumley created the Teachers Advisory Council in response to Senate Concurrent Resolution 33 (2022) to enhance teacher 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 and retention.