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About the Louisiana Department of Education
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) provides guidance and support to all publicly funded early childhood centers and elementary and secondary schools in Louisiana. Specifically, the department provides tools and resources to schools and school systems to support classroom instruction, assessments, workforce development and college and career preparation. Additionally, the department provides families and the public with transparent reporting of center, school, and school system performance and quality through the Louisiana School Finder.
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Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)
The LDOE is the administrative arm of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). BESE was established by the 1974 Louisiana Constitution. The Board is composed of 11 members: eight elected by the citizens of Louisiana’s eight BESE districts, and three appointed by the governor of Louisiana to represent the state at-large. Together, these members adopt and enact policies governing the elementary and secondary schools of Louisiana.
Louisiana's Education Priorities
Louisiana's education priorities maintain a clear focus on what matters most for academic achievement.
- Early childhood leading to kindergarten readiness
- Literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading
- Math instruction from foundational to advanced skills
- Opportunities ensuring a meaningful high school experience
- An effective teacher for every student
- Expand educational choice for students and families
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Louisiana State Superintendent
Dr. Cade Brumley
Dr. Brumley is a Louisiana native who has dedicated his career to serving children, parents, and educators.
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(BATON ROUGE, LA) - The Louisiana Department of Education announced today its 2024 Teacher and Principal of the Year semifinalists and New Teacher of the Year finalists. These 57 teachers and principals represent schools and systems across the state.
“Schools across Louisiana are beginning to make significant gains thanks to the commitment of our teachers and principals to remain focused on what matters most - improving academic outcomes,” said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley. “Congratulations to Louisiana’s Teacher and Principal of the Year semifinalists and our New Teacher of the Year finalists. They represent the many dedicated professionals leading our Louisiana Comeback.”
All Teacher and Principal of the Year semifinalists and New Teacher of the Year finalists will be honored at the 17th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala, which will be held at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans on the evening of July 22. This exciting event is co-sponsored by Dream Teachers.
Twenty-four teachers and 24 principals have been named Teacher and Principal of the Year semifinalists. Nine teachers have been named New Teacher of the Year finalists. A full list is available below.
- Ascension Parish: Kelly Landry
- Avoyelles Parish: Dannon Dauzat
- Bossier Parish: Cory Craig
- Bricolage Academy: Ronnika Allen
- Caddo Parish: Janet McCrevan
- City of Monroe School District: Kody Chase
- East Baton Rouge Parish: Kylie Altier
- Evangeline Parish: Timothy Comeaux
- Franklin Parish: Jessica Parker
- Grant Parish: Erin Melton
- Iberia Parish: Bernadette Fruge
- Iberville Parish: Devante Williams
- Jefferson Davis Parish: Aerial Storer
- Lake Charles Charter Academy: Kayla Hebert
- Natchitoches Parish: Michelle Shirley
- Ouachita Parish: Brittany Ellis
- St. John the Baptist Parish: Tariane Placide
- St. Mary Parish: Chasity Toups
- St. Tammany Parish: Kellee McClain
- Tangipahoa Parish: Dennis Pevey
- Vernon Parish: Christopher Deon
- Warren Easton Charter: Ryan Gilbert
- The Willow School: Richard Martin
- Zachary Community School District: Sandra Saye-Foucqueteau
- Allen Parish: Jennifer Doucet
- Ascension Parish: Marvin Evans
- Beauregard Parish: Mark Weldon
- Bienville Parish: Scott Canady
- Bossier Parish: Michael Pedrotty
- Calcasieu Parish: Jose Cobian
- Cameron Parish: Lindsey Fontenot
- DeSoto Parish : Barry Carter
- Jefferson Parish: Monya Criddle
- Lafayette Parish: Tia Trahan
- Lafourche Parish: Ragan Lorraine
- Lincoln Parish: Jennifer Martin
- Lincoln Preparatory School: Gordan Ford
- Livingston Parish: Jason St. Pierre
- Plaquemines Parish: John H. Vanison, Jr.
- Rapides Parish: Tracy Vorrice
- St. Charles Parish: Shannon Diodene
- St. James Parish: Angie Poche
- St. Landry Parish: Mitchell Fontenot
- St. Martin Parish: Wanda Phillips
- Terrebonne Parish: Blaise Pellegrin
- Vermilion Parish: Sonya Louviere
- West Baton Rouge Parish: Taya Loupe
- West Feliciana Parish: Karolyn Taylor
- Bossier Parish: Camille Cole
- Livingston Parish: Payton Onellion
- St. Landry Parish: Rebecca Spears
- Livingston Parish: Phoenix LeBlanc
- Plaquemines Parish: Emily Barker
- Zachary Community School District: Tristan George
- Bossier Parish: Brad Winstead
- Calcasieu Parish: Spencer Butts
- West Baton Rouge Parish: Anthony Felder