Meet Tammy Brouilette. Tammy has been a resident of Houma since she was 12 years old. She has been married to her husband, Stan, for 27 years and they have one son, David, who is 24 years old. Sadly, their family recently lost their four-legged son, Andy Brouilette, a 17-year-old Jack Russell Terrier.  Some of the hobbies Tammy takes joy in are shopping, traveling, and attending sporting events with her husband. One thing that may surprise most people about Tammy, is that she likes watching a good boxing match. 

In May 2020, Tammy retired from teaching after 33 years in the system. She loved teaching and particularly loved teaching science. Tammy was named a state finalist for the Presidential Award of Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. She states that she misses working with her students and the joy she got when they had their “AHA” moment. Tammy knew she wanted to get involved and volunteer when she retired but didn’t know with which organization. While at the gym, she heard newly sworn-in CASA volunteers, Amber Berry and Nicole Reiss, speaking about CASA and asked them about their roles. After attending an information session, Tammy believed CASA was a good fit because of her educational background and experience with students. 

Through the years of teaching, Tammy has come to believe that a person’s story can be an explanation for their choices and behaviors, but it can never be an excuse. As a CASA, Tammy hopes to help her CASA kids know “that they have the power to write their own future regardless of their past.” Tammy was sworn in November 2020 and has been assigned to her first case. She advises incoming volunteers to be prepared for your momma/papa bear instincts to come to the surface. She states, “I have realized that I will fight for my CASA kid until the very end as I would for my own flesh and blood.” She states, “I have grown to love the young man I work with and have gone to bat for him many times, particularly with his educational needs.” Tammy continues, “There are so few times in life when we get to be a champion for others. Being a CASA volunteer gives you that opportunity.”  

Thank you, Tammy, for the hard work for your CASA child. We appreciate you!