Our goal is to advocate accessibility in employment, in education, in independent living, in voting - inclusion into every aspect of society. We have a voice. We must be heard.
Jonathan Loveall has been a learner in public schools since age five. Since graduating from Sheldon High School in northwest Iowa in 2004 and completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities in 2008, he has served as an elementary teacher and administrator in rural East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. He is a National Board Certified Teacher with a master's degree in educational leadership from Louisiana State University. As a doctoral candidate at Southeastern Louisiana University, his research on racial disparities in exclusionary discipline has been published in Research Issues in Contemporary Education. He currently serves as virtual education coordinator for East Feliciana Public Schools and represents the Felicianas and Zachary on the Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee. As a teacher, learner, citizen, and researcher, he advocates for systems that are designed to center equity, access, and democratic engagement.
Lynette Bech, sixth generation native of Louisiana, graduated from Salmen High in Slidell. Afterwards, she completed her undergraduate degree In Law Enforcement from (USM) University of Southern Mississippi, which included an internship at Biloxi's Coroners Office. Continuing her educational journey, she returned to Louisiana to attend (SELU) Southeastern Louisiana University, receiving her master's degree in history. As a former teacher at University of Phoenix, Lynette is involved in serving her community. She belongs to the National Leaders Disability Caucus, Washington Parish Democratic Party Executive Committee (DPEC) , the NAACP, and American Red Cross. Furthermore, she served as a Delegate representing Washington Party to elect President Biden. In addition to her active schedule, she loves helping animals in need.
