METAIRIE, La. (TWILA) — From growing microgreens to feeding classroom worms, one Louisiana teacher is helping students experience agriculture through hands-on learning.
Pam Brierre, who teaches Pre-K through fourth-grade science at St. Martin’s Episcopal School, was recently named the 2026 Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year.
The award recognizes educators for their efforts teaching students about the importance of agriculture and how it connects to everyday life.
As the state winner, Brierre received an iPad, $500 in cash and an all-expense-paid trip to the National Ag in the Classroom Conference.
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