Arlene Meraux Teacher’s Donation Comes Full Circle with 2nd Grade Swim Program

Mrs. Tortorich's class recently completed their swim lessons at the Chalmette High Natatorium. First row from left to right: Lia Suyo Puma, Znala Branch, Jahshaye Charles, Izan Caceres Sabillon, Luis Duarte Valladares, Kaleb Hernandez, Laytin Burns, Kinsley Borden. Second row from left to right: Paige Tortorich, Drew Young, Chance Augustin, Kevin Cooper, Grace Martinez, Harlem Bourgeois, Kylan Eunice, Kiara Pacheco, Coach Millie.
Mrs. Tortorich's class recently completed their swim lessons at the Chalmette High Natatorium. First row from left to right: Lia Suyo Puma, Znala Branch, Jahshaye Charles, Izan Caceres Sabillon, Luis Duarte Valladares, Kaleb Hernandez, Laytin Burns, Kinsley Borden. Second row from left to right: Paige Tortorich, Drew Young, Chance Augustin, Kevin Cooper, Grace Martinez, Harlem Bourgeois, Kylan Eunice, Kiara Pacheco, Coach Millie.

It was a special moment at the Chalmette High School Natatorium recently when 2nd grade teacher Paige Tortorich and her students from Arlene Meraux Elementary completed their swim lessons using brand new life jackets that Tortorich herself helped provide.

Last year, Tortorich was surprised live on campus by the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show after being selected for its Classroom Giveback program, an i…