Dana Fergins, Speaker/Author/Facilitator

10/12/2026

Thank you, Red River United, for your favorable rating! I’m ready to champion students, support educators, and lead with accountability. Vote for Dana Fergins-Hawthorne, Caddo Parish School Board District 6, #88!

10/11/2026

Thank you for the favorable rating!

In addition to our endorsed candidates, Red River United is pleased to recognize the following candidates who were rated favorable through our candidate interview process.

These candidates participated in interviews with our members and demonstrated an understanding of many of the issues important to educators, school employees, students, and our public schools.

CADDO PARISH

District 5
⭐ Courtney Harris
⭐ Karla McCulloch

District 6
⭐ Dana Fergins-Hawthorne
⭐ Cleveland Mouton

District 9
⭐ Paige Hoffpauir

DESOTO PARISH

District 5
⭐ Rekeisha Fuller
⭐ “Bubba” Patterson

RED RIVER PARISH

District 3
⭐ Jacob Caldwell

District 5
⭐ Monique McDuffy-Jones

While these candidates did not receive RRU's official endorsement, our interview committee found them to be favorable candidates worthy of consideration by our members and the community.

We appreciate each of them for taking the time to meet with educators, answer our questions, and participate in the process.

Educators are paying attention. Educators are engaged. And educators vote.

06/16/2026

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05/08/2026

Some mornings test your strength before the day even begins. Today started with a difficult doctor’s appointment, but God continues to show up in the middle of uncertainty, reminding me that grace, purpose, and perseverance still prevail.

Tonight, I walked into my first Board of Directors Meeting as a newly elected board member and secretary for the Krewe of Gemini — a moment of leadership, service, and new responsibility I do not take lightly.

And, to top it all off, my book, 7 Rules of Resilience, SOLD OUT at my local Barnes & Noble. I wanted to see for myself!

What a reminder that resilience is not just something I teach — it is something I continue to live.

God can turn heavy mornings into victorious evenings. Grateful for every lesson, every opportunity, and every person supporting this journey.

04/30/2026

All autographed copies sold out! ❤️

Local author Dana Fergins stopped by the store to autograph some copies of her book, 7 Rules of Resilience. It is a powerful and inspiring book that helps readers navigate adversity with courage, faith, and purpose. Through practical lessons and heartfelt insight, Fergins reminds us that resilience is not just about surviving challenges, but growing through them. This book is a guide for anyone ready to turn setbacks into strength and pain into purpose. Stop by and pick up your copy today!