LABE's annual conference is just around the corner! Get ready for the LABE Annual Conference 2026 happening at Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership in Baton Rouge, LA, USA. It's time to connect, learn, and have a blast! Get ready to come together to connect with other business teachers, learn about the legislations from state education policy makers, and have a great time getting involved in Louisiana Business Education.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Dr. Janet Pope & Kelly LaBauve - Louisiana School Board Association
Dr. Pope and Kelly will provide actionable insights, real-world policy navigation, and classroom tools to empower business educators in shaping policy and enhancing student success within Louisiana’s new accountability framework.
Dr. Janet Pope
As a seasoned education policy expert with the Louisiana School Boards Association (LSBA), Dr. Janet Pope specializes in governmental affairs and school accountability frameworks. With over 15 years advising school boards on BESE regulations and legislative compliance, she brings deep insight into how policy impacts classroom instruction and student outcomes. Dr. Pope holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and has authored multiple LSBA white papers on K–12 accountability.
Kelly LaBauve
Kelly LaBauve serves as Advocacy and Legislative Relations Director at LSBA. A former high school business teacher and longtime public education advocate, she leads LSBA’s efforts to influence state policy. Kelly’s expertise includes K–12 and postsecondary liaison, especially in crafting career and technical education (CTE) pathways for business teachers. She frequently testifies before legislative committees and collaborates with BESE to ensure classroom perspectives shape statewide policy.
Dr. Pope and Kelly will provide actionable insights, real-world policy navigation, and classroom tools to empower business educators in shaping policy and enhancing student success within Louisiana’s new accountability framework.
Dr. Janet Pope
As a seasoned education policy expert with the Louisiana School Boards Association (LSBA), Dr. Janet Pope specializes in governmental affairs and school accountability frameworks. With over 15 years advising school boards on BESE regulations and legislative compliance, she brings deep insight into how policy impacts classroom instruction and student outcomes. Dr. Pope holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and has authored multiple LSBA white papers on K–12 accountability.
Kelly LaBauve
Kelly LaBauve serves as Advocacy and Legislative Relations Director at LSBA. A former high school business teacher and longtime public education advocate, she leads LSBA’s efforts to influence state policy. Kelly’s expertise includes K–12 and postsecondary liaison, especially in crafting career and technical education (CTE) pathways for business teachers. She frequently testifies before legislative committees and collaborates with BESE to ensure classroom perspectives shape statewide policy.
The 2025-2026 Executive Board can't wait to meet you in Baton Rouge!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AWARD WINNERS IN 2025
Kristina Billiot
Secondary Teacher of the Year |
Linda Thornhill
Post Secondary Teacher of the Year |
Northwestern State University
2025 LABE Institution of the Year |
Denise Leigh
2025 Keynote Speaker |
THANK YOU, LOUISIANA BUSINESS EDUCATORS,
FOR HELPING TO MAKE LABE A STRONG & VIBRANT ORGANIZATION ONCE AGAIN!
FOR HELPING TO MAKE LABE A STRONG & VIBRANT ORGANIZATION ONCE AGAIN!
