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Teach MAM – Certification
Teach MAM Teach MAM: An Exciting Partnership to Strengthen Arts Education Across Louisiana Teach MAMCertification Program The children of Louisiana deserve a joyful, well-rounded education that connects them with Louisiana’s rich culture and prepares them for the 21st century creative workforce. As a former music teacher, the First Lady knows first-hand the value of arts […]
Ladies of Louisiana – Business (Jan. 2019)
Christina Couvillion Owner and President, Quality First Marine Christina Couvillion Christina Couvillion is the owner and president of a Louisiana based marine transportation and construction company. During her leadership, along with the support of her loyal staff, the company has steadily grown 1200%. After earning her BS in Microbiology from Louisiana State University in 1996, […]
Ladies of Louisiana – Military (Jan. 2019)
Sandy Franks Veteran, United States Air Force Sandy FranksVeteran, United States Air Force Sandy Franks was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. She served 23 years in the United States Air Force and retired in 1997 at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. She was a licensed practical nurse when she entered the Air […]
Ladies of Louisiana – Schools (Jan. 2019)
( Melissa Martin Stilley Superintendent Melissa Martin StilleySuperintendent When local historians look back on 2018, Tangipahoa Parish School Superintendent Melissa Martin Stilley says she hopes it will be remembered as a turning point for her home parish. In June, the local school board named Stilley as their new superintendent—and the first woman ever appointed to […]
Ladies of Louisiana – Community (Jan. 2019)
Carolyne Hoyt Founder, NextSTEP of Central Louisiana Carolyne HoytNextSTEP of Central Louisiana Carolyne Hoyt founded NextSTEP of Central Louisiana in 2006 to provide domestic violence programs to the communities of that region. In 2009, recognizing the need to break the intergenerational cycle of violence by reaching out to young people while they are still making […]
Magnolia Room
Magnolia in the Governor’s Mansion At the request of First Lady Donna Edwards, contemplation and work began on a Magnolia painting to hang in the “Magnolia Room” of the Louisiana Governor’s Mansion. As the Edwards have long been collectors of RC Davis’ work, the artist was honored to have been chosen to create this one-of-a-kind […]
Metanoia Manor – Senator Ronnie Johns
METANOIA MANOR Words from Senator Ronnie Johns As we go through life, there are times when we have difficulty remembering what happened last week. And then there are those defining moments that we will remember forever. One of those moments in my life was in January of 2012 when I first met Father Jeff Bayhi, […]
Blog – January 2019
JANUARY 2019 Volume 1, Edition 3 JANUARY 2019 A word from the First Lady of Louisiana Happy New Year 2019! In December 2011, I started the spiritual practice of choosing a Word for the Year – a word to meditate on and delve deeper into its meaning for my life. Sometimes I don’t receive my […]
Featured Recipe: Foie Gras Dirty Rice
Foie Gras Dirty Rice from Chef Tory McPhail Ingredients: 2 tablespoon butter¼ pound duck gizzards, small diced 1 tablespoon Creole Meat Seasoning 2 teaspoons chopped thyme2 teaspoons chopped sage2 teaspoons chopped marjoram2 medium onions, diced medium2 medium peppers, diced medium2 ribs celery, diced medium15 cloves garlic, minced2 cups long grain rice½ pound foie gras, medium diced1 bunches […]
Ladies of Louisiana – Business (Dec. 2018)
Ginger Louviere Owner, Spa Mizan Ginger LouviereOwner, Spa Mizan Ginger Louviere is the owner of Spa Mizan in Lafayette, LA and has practiced clinical aesthetics and massage therapy for almost 30 years. She was one of the first medical aestheticians in the country, specializing in the care of healthy skin as well as pre and […]
Ladies of Louisiana – Military (Dec. 2018)
Ashlee Leppert Petty Officer 2nd Class Avionics electrical technician from Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans Ashlee LeppertPetty Officer 2nd Class This month we are proud to salute Petty Officer 2nd Class Ashlee Leppert, a true Louisiana hero. Hurricane Harvey was a Category 4 hurricane that released more precipitation than any other tropical cyclone in U.S. […]
Ladies of Louisiana – Schools (Dec. 2018)
( Tara Washington School Counselor Tara WashingtonSchool Counselor We love recognizing educators and school personnel who are making a difference and Tara Washington is at the top of the list. Tara has been a school counselor for 20 years and an active leader with the Louisiana School Counselor Association. As a result of her work, school counselors […]