Ag teachers wear many hats. They teach agricultural skills and literacy, math, science, English, mechanics, and life skills. They provide leadership development for their students. When something needs to be fixed, the ag teacher gets the call. Many days and many miles are spent bringing FFA members to competitions, conferences, livestock shows, and more. Ag teachers are pillars in their communities who serve on civic and church boards and develop generational relationships with the families they teach. They are agricultural educators by choice and not by chance.
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The FFA would not be made possible without our ag teachers. Learn more about agricultural education and how to become an agricultural educator.
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The Louisiana Agriscience Teachers Association (LATA) is a professional organization for the state's agricultural educators. LATA members are offered professional development and social opportunities to improve their craft. Ag teachers are able to network with colleagues around the state to advance the profession.
LOUISIANA AGRISCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
2022-23 LATA OFFICERS
President: Josh Wilhite, Forest High School
President-Elect: Samantha Ezernack, Ebarb High School
Past President: Dr. Paul Theriot, West Feliciana High School
Secretary: Bill Thompson, Iowa High School
Treasurer: Wayne Mouton, Erath High School
Area I Vice-President: Derek Shields, Weston High School
Area II Vice-President: Sarah Mallette, Lakeview High School
Area III Vice-President: Max Fontenot, Smith Career Center
Area IV Vice-President: Marcy Mahler, St. Amant High School
At Large Vice-President: Trevor Rushing, Walker High SchoolOFFICERS/ CHAIRS
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR: Doug Triche, Central Lafourche High School
CDE BOARD CHAIR: Landon Wade, Ruston High School
MEMORIAL FUND CHAIR: Danielle Newsom
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AGRISCIENCE TEACHERS HALL OF FAME
Louisiana Agriscience Teachers Hall of Fame sponsored by Louisiana Farm Bureau's Ag in the Classroom.
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