| | Left to Right, John B. LeVasseur (County Agent), Kalem Dartez (Assistant Extension Agent), Katherine Pace (Assistant Extension Agent), Dr. Gerald Dawkins (Caddo Parish Superintendent), Lola Shuttleworth (Extension Agent), and Connie Aclin (Assistant Extension Agent) |
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| | Cheryl Taylor (member of the 4-H Foundation) and Dr. Gerald Dawkins (Caddo Parish Superintendent) |
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| | Left to Right: Dr.Barzanna White, (Systems Psychologist) Dr. Gerald Dawkins (Caddo Parish Superintendent) and Laurine Pullen (Special Programs - Caddo Parish ) |
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The Caddo Parish 4-H Foundation hosted a Principals' Breakfast on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at the University Club in downtown Shreveport.
Twenty-seven people attended the breakfast, which began at 7:30 a.m. with Johnny LeVasseur introducing the Caddo staff. LaVasseur also introduced Kalem Dartz as our newest 4-H agent for the parish. Katherine Pace introduced Superintendent of Schools Gerald Dawkins, Assistant Superintendent Wanda Gunn, School Board Member Eursla Hardy and Systems Psychologist Dr.Barzanna White.
Lola Shuttleworth introduced members from our Caddo Leadership Advisory Council (Laurine Pullen, Mike Irvin and Wyrett Kessee) and 4-H Foundation (Cheryl Taylor). Mike Irvin (Principal) and Laurine Pullen(Special Programs - Caddo Parish ) spoke regarding getting more youth involved in the 4-H program and recruitment of other schools, as well as their experiences while in 4-H as youth. Dr. Barzanna White discussed the partnership with the LSU AgCenter Character Education program and Caddo Parish Schools. We reviewed our Caddo 4-H Lesson plans focusing on Healthy Living/Safety, the Smart Bodies program and our Centennial Celebration. All guests received information regarding our 4-H program at their table along with a 4-H 100th birthday pin. A slide presentation of youth participating in various educational programs played throughout the breakfast. Afterward, we had a chance to speak with Dr. Dawkins and thank him for letting us have 4-H in our Caddo Parish schools.