Ann Vidrine

Educator, program developer, and iTeach Louisiana teacher candidate pursuing secondary certification. More than 30 years of educational programming, teaching, program development, and audience engagement, including 5+ years as an EBR substitute teacher across diverse CTE pathways. Experienced adapting instruction to different subjects, classrooms, materials, and student groups.

Creator of original educational programs for K–12 and community audiences, with a strong focus on connecting learning to real-world skills.

Substitute Teacher at East Baton Rouge Parish School System (2021-01 – Present)

• Teach across diverse CTE programs, including Nursing, EMS, HVAC, Electrical, Carpentry, Digital Media, Programming, Computer Lab, and Culinary Arts.
• Adapt to varied subjects, classrooms, instructional materials, and student groups while maintaining safe, productive learning environments.

Creator, Developer & Presenter at The Cajun Experience (1992-01 – 2019-12)

• Created and presented an original educational performance-lecture combining Louisiana history and cultural interpretation with live Cajun music.
• Researched Louisiana history and culture; developed content, demonstrations, props, presentation materials, and teacher study guides.
• Adapted content for K–12 schools, museums, tourists, conferences, banquets, and community audiences.
• Used audience surveys to refine programs and managed bookings, scheduling, travel, presentations, and follow-up.

Creator & Presenter at The Cajun Fiddler Walking Tour (1998-01 – 2005-12)

• Created and presented original Cajun Fiddler Walking Tours for riverboat and cruise passengers, performing both aboard vessels and on shore in downtown Baton Rouge.
• Clients included American Classic Voyages riverboats and chartered river excursions.

Host - The Cajun Experience at WHYR 96.9 FM Baton Rouge Community Radio (2011-01 – 2023-12)

• Hosted a two-hour weekly Cajun music and cultural radio program.

Substitute Teacher at Educational Staffing Solutions — East Baton Rouge Parish (2019-01 – 2021-12)

Part-Time Instructor at Guitar Center (2018-01 – 2021-12)

Cajun Fiddle & Guitar Instructor at Private Music Instruction (2005-01 – 2019-12)

Instructor, Marketing & Promotions at White River School of Massage (1992-01 – 1993-12)

Secondary Teacher Candidate in Marketing Education / CTE Marketing – iTeach Louisiana (2026-12)

B.S. in Marketing – Louisiana State University (1983-12)

Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant Certificate – Baton Rouge Community College (2010-12)

Advanced Proposal Writing Certificate – Baton Rouge Community College (2009-12)

Hospitality Professional Certification – University of New Orleans (2007-12)

Auctioneering Education Certificate – Troy University (2006-12)

A+ Certification – Baton Rouge Vocational Technical School (2002-12)