Louisiana Resource Center for Educators (LRCE)

Being a part of LRCE and its TLC program for the past two years has helped me fulfill a lifelong desire to teach. From the beginning, the administration and staff have been, not only my coaches, but my cheerleaders, as well. Through workshops and seminars, always led by highly qualified professionals and educators, LRCE has given me many tools which I have needed as a new teacher. The Professional Development Courses I attended this summer were on the "cutting edge" of education. Because the information presented was so relevant, I will begin my third year of teaching feeling more confident in my abilities to understand my students and to inspire them to learn."

Judy Sutton

2005-2006 TLC Cohort

PreK Special Education Teacher

As Supervisor of Human Resources, LRCE has helped me tremendously with finding “good” teachers for our district. They are hardworking, dedicated, and very prepared for the challenges of the classroom. LRCE is always available to help meet out needs. We enjoy working with the entire staff of LRCE. Thanks for all you do!”

Tootie Hock

Supervisor of Human Resources

Assumption Parish Public School District

As Administrators in Assumption Parish, we have had very positive experiences with our teachers that have gone through LRCE. Teachers are very well prepared in the areas of curriculum and instruction and also discipline. Teachers are very prepared and are dedicated educators. So any LRCE teachers, please come on over to Assumption Parish. We welcome you.”

Craig M. Stephens, Principal

Napoleonville Middle School

Stacy K. Garrison, Principal

Belle Rose Middle School

Damian Buggage, Principal

Belle Rose Primary School

Assumption Parish Public School District

Education has changed so much in the past few years that I have been a teacher, and I know it will continue to change. I feel that LRCE not only prepared me for the current changes, but gave me what I needed as a teacher to continuously adjust for the benefit of my students."

Jaimee M. Williams

5th Grade Science and Social Studies

Gonzales Primary

Ascension Parish Public School District

I was out of school for nearly 10 years when I decided to go back and become a teacher. The thought of taking the dreaded Praxis II exam made me so nervous. I quickly found out that there was great support at the LRCE. The prep workshop for my test specifically geared my mindset to cover all the information that I needed in a short amount of time. Thanks, LRCE!"

D’Anna Macaluso

2006-2007 TLC Cohort

4th Grade Elementary

Wedgewood Elementary

East Baton Rouge Parish Public School District

I love the LRCE. If I did not have this resource I don’t know what I would do. By being able to borrow items, it has saved me money on classroom materials that I would have had to otherwise spend out of pocket. The staff is always very helpful and I always enjoy going there."

Janice J. Smith

Scotlandville Elementary

East Baton Rouge Public School District

The books and materials I borrow from LRCE make my students’ eyes sparkle! LRCE is where I find the things I want in my classroom, but cannot afford. I find manipulatives, books, and videos to go with my units and for the grade level. These activities help students really understand the concepts I teach."

Gwen Pine

Kindergarten Teacher

Sharon Hills Elementary

East Baton Rouge Public School District

LRCE’s Teach Louisiana Consortium has enabled me to make my dream of becoming a teacher come true by means of intensive sessions and ongoing support that were to keep me afloat during my first year of teaching. The workshop presenters provided both practical and theoretical knowledge that directly applied to teaching and prepared me to obtain my certification."

Reshelle J. Thomas

G.W. CarverPrimary

5th Grade Special Education

Ascension Parish Public School District

Taking the time to come and check out LRCE has been the best investment of time I have made in quite a while. The staff is courteous, knowledgeable, and welcoming. The multitudes of resources are invaluable."

Tommy Jackson

Resource, Special Education

Clinton High School

East Feliciana Parish Public School District

LRCE has proven to be the impetus I needed to dedicate myself to do whatever it might take to prepare to teach. I am finishing my first year as a practitioner and am beginning my second year certified. Thanks to some of the professional development workshops offered (I especially enjoyed Debbie Silver’s “Science is a Verb” workshop last summer) my classroom experience was much more enjoyable for me and my students. Now, I am getting my resources for summer school through the LRCE library and can’t wait to help my summer school students think outside of the box with some of the manipulatives and videos. I recommend the LRCE alternative certification every time I get the chance."

Lorie T. Speer

Fifth Grade Teacher

Slaughter Elementary School

East Feliciana Parish Public School District

TLC changed my life. The program appealed to me as a recent Public Relations graduate of UL Lafayette. I planned to teach to gain experience in education. The TLC program fit better than any other alternative certification program in Louisiana. It was practically half the cost and time of Louisiana colleges and universities and it proved to have all of the convenience, effectiveness, and support of university programs. Thanks to TLC, I was placed at a supportive East Baton Rouge elementary school, Highland Elementary, and plan to teach indefinitely. I am honored and pleased to have participated in the LRCE’s Teach Louisiana Consortium."

Roslyn Charles Idewu

2006-2007 TLC Cohort

Second Grade Teacher

Highland Elementary

East Baton Rouge Parish Public School District

The resources available at the Louisiana Resource Center for Educators have been an invaluable asset to me and my students. The books, manipulatives, videos, science and math equipment have not only enhanced my lessons, they made it possible for me to effectively implement much of the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum.”

Amy Dunbar

5th Grade Teacher

Cedarcrest Southmoor Elementary

East Baton Rouge Parish Public School District