Blog – December 2019
Click to Explore DECEMBER 2019Volume 2, Edition 2 December2019 Volume 2, Edition 2 A Word from the First Lady of Louisiana December Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Amet consectetur adipiscing elit ut aliquam purus sit amet luctus. Vitae nunc sed velit […]
Teach MAM and the Lafayette, LA Public School System
Teach MAM Teach MAM: An Exciting Partnership to Strengthen Arts Education Across Louisiana Teach MAM and the Lafayette, LA Public School System The public school system in Lafayette, LA is fortunate to have a rich culture of arts. Educators in the public school system have long believed in the power of the arts to […]
Louisiana Fosters – Louisiana DCFS Receives National Award for Work in Adoption
Louisiana Fosters UNITEA Foster Care Ministry Louisiana DCFS Receives National Award for Work in Adoption The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Child Welfare Division recently received an Adoption Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its work to increase the number of foster children placed […]
Free Nola, Inc.
ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING Free NOLA Free Nola, Inc. Free Nola, Inc. exists to bring hope, love, compassion and restoration to the sexually trafficked and sexually abused who perhaps, in the eyes of society, don’t deserve it. For most of the trafficking survivors, sexual abuse and victimization begins in childhood. One of the most important […]
People of Louisiana – Schools (December 2019)
TASHA JOLIVETTE-JONES Louisiana 2019 Elementary State Teacher of the Year Tasha Jolivette-JonesLouisiana’s 2019 Elementary State Teacher of the Year Tasha Jolivette-Jones, kindergarten teacher in Iberia Parish, is Louisiana’s 2019 Elementary State Teacher of the Year, as well as the Louisiana’s 2019 Public Interest Fellowship winner. Launched by the Department of Education in 2018, the […]
People of Louisiana – Military (December 2019)
Master SergeantTANYA BARNETT WHITNEY Veteran, Army & Army National Guard Master Sergeant Tanya Barnett WhitneyArmy & Army National Guard Master Sergeant Tanya Barnett Whitney retired from the military in July 2010 after nearly 28 years of service with the Army and Army National Guard. She served as an aircraft mechanic with her last […]
People of Louisiana – Business (December 2019)
ALICIA GUIDRY WINDSTEIN Owner Southern Lights Candles Alicia Guidry WindsteinOwner, Southern Lights Candles Alicia Guidry Windstein, is a life-long resident of St. Charles Parish and a graduate of Destrehan High School. Her creative flair, discipline and commitment to high quality contributed to provide the opportunity to fulfill her dream of opening her own […]
Women’s Health – December 2019
Women’s Health WOMEN’S HEALTH BLOGSeptember 2019 Words from Kimiyo Harris Williams, M.D., FAAP “Self-Love is Healthy Living-Women Walking in Mental Health Wellness” As I reflect on this year of 2019, it’s been one of great victories and amazing opportunities. The wonderful stories of accomplishment are not only evident in my own personal experiences but they are […]
Blog – November 2019
Click to Explore NOVEMBER 2019 Volume 2, Edition 1 November 2019 Volume 2, Edition 1 A Word from the First Lady of Louisiana November – Happy Fall, Y’all! This is my 12th blog post and the one year anniversary of my Loving Louisiana blog! It has been both exciting and enlightening to share with […]
Christmas at the Governor’s Mansion
CHRISTMAS at the Governor’s Mansion CHRISTMAS at the Governor’s Mansion Each year, a theme is chosen to decorate the Governor’s Mansion. The first year, Louisiana’s French heritage was celebrated. The second year, Louisiana’s Spanish heritage was showcased. Last year New Orleans’ 300th anniversary was honored. This year, the theme is “All Things Louisiana”. The color […]
Blog – October 2019
OCTOBER 2019 BLOG Volume 1, Edition 12 OCTOBER2019 A word from theFirst Lady of Louisiana These past four years have been a whirlwind for John Bel and me. We are honored and humbled to serve as Governor and First Lady of our great state, and hope to continue moving things forward with the momentum we […]
Blog – September 2019
SEPTEMBER 2019 BLOG Volume 1, Edition 11 SEPTEMBER2019 A word from theFirst Lady of Louisiana LEADERSHIP On August 22, 2019 at the St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge, we celebrated the life of former Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco. Many people have shared their memories and thoughts of Kathleen. One that I thought was especially touching […]