United Teachers of New Orleans President Larry Carter recognized several public school students from their outstanding achievements at the Louisiana Federation of Teachers’ 50th Annual Convention on November 23-25.
With Carter in the photographs from left are Derrick Mullins of Landry-Walker High School, Jamal Preston of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. High School and Edelmy Marin of John McDonogh 35 High School. Not pictured is Iwan Leggins of Walker-Landry High School.
In an address to the convention, Edelmy Marin’s inspiring message drew a standing ovation from the audience. View it here on You Tube.