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Our Staff

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Taylor Anderson

Executive Director

Taylor is an experienced educator and leader with a desire to support educators and school leaders in order to create a equitable systems for students and families.  She began her career as a founding kindergarten teacher in Baton Rouge, before moving into coaching and leadership development at Teach For America Greater Baton Rouge. She has experience with alternative certification programs and is excited to continue that work with LRCE!

Christopher Joyce, smiling and wearing a black LRCE shirt, standing in front of a green garden background.

Christopher Joyce

Senior Director of Program

Christopher has served as an elementary teacher, master teacher, curriculum writer for the Louisiana Department of Education, principal, and school leader coach. In these various roles, Chris has seen how the classroom teacher is the single greatest determinant of student learning in a classroom. 

Katie Hagan, smiling and wearing a black LRCE shirt, standing in front of a green garden background.

Katie Hagan

Manager of Licensure & Operations

Katie is a passionate educator with a background in Psychology from Gonzaga University and a teaching certification in Biology for grades 6-12. She spent eight years teaching middle school science in New Orleans charter schools before transitioning into coaching and instructional leadership roles.

Juanique Dugas, smiling and wearing a black LRCE shirt, standing in front of a green garden background.

Juanique Dugas

Director of Training & Instruction

Juanique is a lifelong learner and educator who spent 15 years serving Louisiana students in high-needs public schools. Driven by the motivation to dismantle instructional inequities that students face, she has made it her mission to support teachers by providing a high-quality, equitable education to all students. 

Helane Chevis, smiling and wearing a black LRCE shirt, standing in front of a green garden background.

Helane Chevis

Director of Enrollment & Partnerships

Helane is an experienced educator with twenty-one years of experience in Louisiana schools. Driven by a passion to improve educational outcomes for students, she takes pride in ensuring all students have access to champion teachers and quality instruction. 

Addie Kelley, smiling and wearing a black LRCE shirt, standing in front of a green garden background.

Addie Kelley

Director of Training & Instruction

Addie taught in Louisiana schools for ten years before transitioning to the educational nonprofit world. In her time in the classroom, Addie worked as a Teacher Leader for her district, as a Teacher Leader Advisor for Louisiana’s Department of Education, and as a curriculum writer for the Louisiana ELA Guidebooks. 

Board of Directors

Chloe Wiley
  • Board Chair
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Of Louisiana Foundation
Jimmy Sylvester
  • Treasurer
  • Turner Industries
Dr. Sharmayne Rutledge
  • Secretary
  • Invicta Consulting
Toby Guidry
  • Board Member
  • Baton Rouge Coca-Cola

Courtney Richardson
  • Board Member
  • Southern University Law Center, Office of Academic Support and Bar Prep
Jason Chauvin
  • Board Member
  • St. Michael the Archangel School
Shawn Vance
  • Board Member
  • Southern University Law Center
Devin Zito
  • Board Member
  • Assurance Financial

Meet Our Faculty

Tashawa Daniels
  • Instructional Coach Fellow & Alum
Neale Mahoney
  • Instructional Coach Fellow
Nicole Nelson
  • Instructional Coach Fellow

Christina Riley
  • Instructional Coach Fellow
Laura Samaha
  • Instructional Coach Fellow & Alum
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