Louisiana
Teacher of the Year Program
Application Form
with General Information and Instructions
for 2011
Paul G. Pastorek
State Superintendent of Education
October 2009
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1.877.453.2721
www.louisianaschools.n et
State Board of Elementary
and Secondary Education
Mr. Keith Guice
Mr. Charles E. Roemer
President
5th BESE District
6th BESE District
Mr. Walter Lee
Mr. Dale Bayard
Vice President
4th BESE District
7th BESE District
Ms. Louella Givens
Mr. John L. Bennett
Secretary/Treasurer
2nd BESE District
Member-at-Large
Mr. James D. Garvey, Jr.
Ms. Penny Dastugue
1st BESE District
Member-at-Large
Ms. Glenny Lee Buquet
Ms. Tammie A. McDaniel
3rd BESE District
Member-at-Large
Ms. Linda Johnson
Ms. Jeanette Vosburg
8th BESE District
For further information, contact:
Frankie Erwin
Louisiana Department of Education ~ Office of Educator Support
P. O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064
Telephone: 225.342.6883 ~ FAX: 225.342.7367
E-mail: frankie.erwin@la.gov
Executive Director
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDE) does not discriminate on the basis of sex
in any of the education programs or activities that it operates, including employment and
admission related to such programs and activities. The LDE is required by Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to engage
in such discrimination. LDE’s Title IX Coord. is Patrick Weaver, Deputy Undersecretary,
LDE, Exec. Office of the Supt.; PO Box 94064, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064; 877-4532721 or customerservice@la.gov. All inquiries pertaining to LDE’s policy prohibiting
discrimination based on sex or to the requirements of Title IX and its implementing
regulations can be directed to Patrick Weaver or to the USDE, Asst. Sec. for Civil Rights.
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Rouge, LA 70804-9064, for the purpose of recognizing and honoring outstanding elementary, middle, and high school teachers from each local
school system throughout the state for their outstanding contributions to education and classroom teaching under the authority of R.S. 17:22(7)(c)
and 17:22(7)(d). This material was printed in accordance with the standards for printing by State Agencies established pursuant to R.S. 43:31.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
I. THE AWARDS PROGRAM
The classroom teacher is the backbone of the American educational system. No one person has a
greater impact on the education of a child than does the teacher who creates the primary
learning and instructional environment. The Louisiana Teacher of the Year Awards Program, cosponsored by the Louisiana Department of Education, the State Board of Elementary and
Secondary Education, and Dream Teachers, LLC, is an annual event designed to recognize and
honor outstanding elementary, middle, and high school teachers from each local school system
throughout the state. The program provides an excellent opportunity to focus public attention
on excellence in classroom teaching. Acts 134 and 308 of the 1986 Legislative Session mandate
that public schools in Louisiana participate in this recognition program. The statewide
competition is part of the National Teacher of the Year Program, sponsored by the ING
Foundation, and a project of the Council of Chief State School Officers, in which a National
Teacher of the Year is selected.
II. NOMINATIONS
A.
System Level
1. District Schools
Each district superintendent is invited to select three candidates—one at the
elementary school level, one at the middle/junior high school level, and one at the high
school level—from his or her school system, which includes Type 1, Type 3, and Type 4
charter schools located within that district.
Districts are identified as:

Parish School Systems
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City School Systems
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Special School District
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Recovery School District–LDE Schools
Type 5 Charter Schools–RSD–NOLA
Type 5 Charter Schools–RSD–LA
2. Independent Schools
Each director/administrator of an Approved Special School, Type 2 Charter School
authorized by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, or a University
Laboratory School is invited to select one candidate—at the elementary school level, at
the middle/junior high school level, or at the high school level—from his or her school.
3. Selection Process
a.
The selection process must adhere to the procedures described in this document.
b.
The selection process will include a formal mechanism to obtain teacher, parental,
and community recommendations and opinions. The selection committee may be
comprised of teachers, principals, district personnel, parents, students,
representatives from professional education organizations, and/or members of the
community. They will make the final selection using procedures established by the
district/independent school for this purpose.
c.
Each district superintendent may submit the applications of three (or fewer)
nominees, and each independent school director/administrator may submit the
application of one nominee to the designated Regional Selection Committee
Chairperson (pages A3-A4) on or before Tuesday, April 6, 2010.
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(NOTE: Once the candidates have been selected, it is the responsibility of the
district or independent school to assist the candidates in obtaining the necessary
signatures on page two of the application and in preparing for the regional and
state selection process.)
B.
Regional Level
1. The Regional Selection Committee will be comprised of district personnel, principals,
teachers, parents, students, representatives from professional education organizations,
and/or members of the community.
2. The Regional Selection Committee will review each candidate’s application packet and
will select three Regional Teachers of the Year—one at the elementary school level, one
at the middle/junior high school level, and one at the high school level.
3. The Regional Selection Committee will submit the applications of three Regional
Teachers of the Year to the Louisiana State Department of Education on or before
Friday, April 23, 2010.
4. The 24 candidates selected as Regional Teachers of the Year will be notified in order to
prepare for an interview with the State Selection Committee. District superintendents
and independent school directors/administrators will also be notified if one or more of
their candidates are selected.
C.
State Level
1. The State Selection Committee will be comprised of current Teachers of the Year and
current or former principals, as well as representatives from districts, Parent/Teacher
organizations, professional education organizations, higher education institutions,
and/or the community.
2. The State Selection Committee will:
a.
Review the application packets of the 24 Regional Teachers of the Year.
b.
Interview each Regional Teacher of the Year, at which time the candidate will
present a 15-minute PowerPoint that includes a seven-minute teaching session
video, with written commentary (see page 4), and respond to questions concerning
current education issues.
c.
Name winners in the categories listed below:
i. Elementary School Teacher of the Year (Pre-K through Grade 6*)
ii. Middle/Junior High School Teacher of the Year (Grades 5* through 8)
iii. High School Teacher of the Year (Grades 9 through 12)
d.
Name the 2011 Louisiana Teacher of the Year—the applicant with the highest
overall score—to represent the State as a candidate for 2011 National Teacher of
the Year.
* The National Middle School Association recommends, when possible, middle schools should house grades 5-8 or 6-8. For
Louisiana Teacher of the Year purposes, grades 5 and 6 are considered in the elementary category if housed at an elementary
school and in the middle/junior high school category if housed at a middle/junior high school.
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III. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF CANDIDATES
A. The candidate must meet the following requirements:
1. Have full state certification as a classroom teacher, with no certification or licensure
requirements waived on an emergency, temporary, or provisional basis.
2. Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
3. Have demonstrated subject matter competency in each of the subjects that he or she
teaches.
4. Be a fully certified, exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled classroom
teacher in any state-approved or accredited public school, pre-kindergarten through
grade twelve.
5. Intend to continue in an active teaching status in the classroom.
B. The candidate should meet these qualifications:
1. Inspire students of diverse backgrounds and abilities to learn.
2. Have the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues.
3. Play an active and useful role in the community as well as in the school.
4. Be poised, articulate, and possess the energy and enthusiasm to withstand a taxing
schedule.
5. Exhibit knowledge of education policy.
6. Be able to write knowledgeably, succinctly, and fervently about education.
7. Be affiliated with professional education organizations.
NOTE: The major purpose of the program is to recognize the contributions of the classroom
teacher. Therefore, the following are ineligible:
Junior college and university teachers
School personnel whose major responsibilities are administrative or supervisory
Principals, assistant principals, guidance counselors, and librarians
IV. RECOGNITION
A. All Regional Teachers of the Year will be honored by the State Department of Education, the
State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, and Dream Teachers, LLC, at the Cecil J.
Picard Educator Excellence Symposium and Celebration on July 23, 2010.
B. Teachers of the Year may be called upon on various occasions during their year of
recognition. The following activities are representative of some of the tasks in which
Teachers of the Year may be involved:
1. Special adviser to the State Superintendent regarding classroom teaching.
2. Appointment to Louisiana Department of Education committees concerning curricular
development, teacher education, and student involvement.
3. Appearances before the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, the
Legislature, State conventions, and/or other groups.
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!!!PLEASE NOTE!!!
Instructions for completing the 2011 Louisiana Teacher of the Year Application form:
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All information requested in the application form must be provided. Information
must be typed or completed using a word processing system.
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Signatures of the candidate, the candidate’s principal, the candidate’s district
superintendent or independent school director/administrator, and the district
Teacher of the Year coordinator must be provided.
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Answers must be limited to the number of pages requested in each section—type
size no smaller than 10 point. In order to provide all applicants with an equal
opportunity, the Louisiana Department of Education will accept only the number of
pages requested. Any additional pages and/or materials submitted, such as
decorative binders and classroom photographs/art, will not be presented to the
State Selection Committee.
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Each application must include one photograph suitable for publicity purposes (5” X
7” color, head shot preferred).
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Section I (pages 1-2) must be submitted on the form provided. Sections II-VIII may
be produced using a word processing system, but must adhere to the format
established in the application (left and right margins, at least 1.25 inches; top and
bottom margins, at least 1 inch). The sections and the pages must be numbered
(Section II begins with page 3). The result should be a clean, clear copy suitable for
easy duplication.
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The application must be fastened together with an easily removed clip (not stapled)
since applications will be copied for committee members and placed in three-ring
binders with other applications. The application should not be submitted in a
binder, a portfolio, or any other cover. A candidate should keep a copy of his/her
application since applications will not be returned.
If you have questions concerning the application procedure, please contact the Louisiana Teacher of the
Year Program at 225.342.6883 or frankie.erwin@la.gov).
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2011 LOUISIANA
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
APPLICATION FORM
I.
General Information/Signatures (This form—which can be downloaded from
www.louisianaschools.net—must be typed or completed using a word processing system.)
Nominee Name:
Home Address:
City
Social Security #:
State
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Zip Code
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Telephone
Date of Birth:
/
/
Electronic Mail Address(es):
School Name:
School Address:
City
School Profile (Check one):
Number of Students in Nominee’s:
State
Zip Code
Urban
District
Major Subject Area (if any):
Telephone
Suburban
Rural
Building
Grade Level
Total Years of Teaching Experience:
Years in Present Position:
I hereby give my permission that any or all of the attached materials (other than home
address, telephone, SS#, and DOB) may be shared with persons interested in promoting
the Louisiana and National Teacher of the Year Programs. I also acknowledge that, if
selected as the 2011 Louisiana and National Teacher of the Year, I will be released from
classroom responsibilities during the year of my recognition in order to fulfill the
obligations inherent in the honor.
Signature of Candidate:
Date:
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(Section I. continued – General Information/Signatures)
SCHOOL/BUILDING PRINCIPAL (must be signed if submitting to Regional Level)
Name:
E-mail address:
School Name:
School Address:
City
State
Zip Code
Telephone
I acknowledge that the nominee submits this application with my approval. If the nominee
is selected as the 2011 Louisiana Teacher of the Year, he or she will be released from
classroom responsibilities, as needed, during the year of recognition.
Signature of School Principal:
Date:
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT or INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR
(must be signed if submitting to Regional Level)
Name:
Title:
District Name/Address:
City
State
Zip Code
Telephone
I acknowledge that the nominee submits this application with my approval. If the nominee
is selected as the 2011 Louisiana Teacher of the Year, he or she will be released from
classroom responsibilities, as needed, during the year of recognition.
Signature of District Superintendent or Independent School Director/Administrator:
Date:
DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR PROGRAM COORDINATOR (must be signed if submitting to Regional Level)
Name:
Title:
Agency:
Address:
City
State
Signature of District Coordinator:
Zip Code
Telephone
Date:
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Instructions for Completing Items II-XI: Please limit your answers to the number of pages requested in
each section – type size no smaller than 10 point. In order to provide all applicants with an equal
opportunity only the number of pages requested will be accepted.
II. Educational History and Professional Development Activities—(List information in bulleted form.
Double space each line. Do not exceed two double-spaced pages.)
A. Beginning with most recent, list colleges and universities attended, including postgraduate
studies. Indicate degrees earned and dates of attendance.
B. Beginning with most recent, list teaching employment history, indicating time period, grade level
and subject area.
C. Beginning with most recent, list professional association memberships, including information
regarding offices held and other relevant activities.
D. Beginning with most recent, list staff development leadership activity, and leadership activity in
the training of future teachers.
E. Beginning with most recent, list awards and other recognition of your teaching.
III. Professional Biography—(two double-spaced pages)
A. What were the factors that influenced you to become a teacher?
B. Describe what you consider to be your greatest contributions and accomplishments in education.
IV. Community Involvement—(one double-spaced page)
Describe your commitment to your community through service-oriented activities such as volunteer
work, civic responsibilities and other group activities.
V. Philosophy of Teaching—(two double-spaced pages)
A. Describe your personal feelings and beliefs about teaching, including your own ideas of what
makes you an outstanding teacher. Describe the rewards you find in teaching.
B. How are your beliefs about teaching demonstrated in your personal teaching style?
VI. Education Issues and Trends—(two double-spaced pages)
A. What do you consider to be the major public education issues today?
B. Address one issue in depth, outlining possible causes, effects, and resolutions.
VII. The Teaching Profession—(two double-spaced pages)
A. What do you do to strengthen and improve the teaching profession?
B. What is and/or what should be the basis for accountability in the teaching profession?
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VIII. Louisiana Teacher of the Year—(one double-spaced page)
As the 2011 Louisiana Teacher of the Year, you would serve as a spokesperson and representative for
the entire teaching profession.
A. What would be your message?
B. What would you communicate to your profession and to the general public?
IX. Letters of Support—(limit of three letters, each a MAXIMUM of one page)
Include three letters of support from any of the following: superintendent, principal, administrator,
colleague, student/former student, parent, or civic leader.
(These one-page letters of support addressed to the State Selection Committee should be included
with the application as item IX—NOT mailed separately).
X. Publicity Photograph
Include with the application package one photograph suitable for publicity purposes. A head shot fiveby-seven inches in color is preferred.
XI. Regional Winners ONLY
Each candidate chosen to represent his/her region as Regional Teacher of the Year will prepare a 15minute PowerPoint presentation incorporating the theme “Teachers as Leaders” to present to the
State Selection Committee.
The presentation should exemplify the candidate’s (1) leadership roles as an educator within the
school and in the community, and (2) dedication to the educational success of students.
The PowerPoint should include a seven-minute teaching session video recording, accompanied by a
written commentary. The purpose of the video segment is to provide a view of the teacher in action in
the classroom. It will serve as an indication of how the teacher interacts with students, the climate
he/she creates in the classroom, and the ways in which he/she engages students in learning.
Regional Teachers of the Year will submit PowerPoint/video presentations in DVD format to the
Louisiana Department of Education on or before Friday, May 28, 2010. Guidelines for the presentation
will be provided.
Louisiana Department of Education
Office of Educator Support
1201 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225.342.6883
E-mail: frankie.erwin@la.gov
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Appendix
A1
2011 TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS PROGRAM TIMELINE
On or before, Tuesday, April 6, 2010:
Each district superintendent and each director/administrator of an independent school submits the
application(s) of its Teacher of the Year nominee(s) to the designated Regional Selection Committee
Chairperson (see pages A3-A4).
Each of the eight Regional Selection Committees reviews applications.
On or before Friday, April 23, 2010:
Each Regional Selection Committee submits the names and applications of three Regional Teachers of
the Year (one at the elementary school level, one at the middle/junior high school level, and one at
the high school level) to:
Teacher of the Year State Selection Committee
c/o Frankie Erwin, Professional Development, 3rd Floor
Louisiana Department of Education
1201 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Friday, May 7, 2010:
Each member of the State Selection Committee receives from the Louisiana Department of Education
a full set of the 24 applications for Regional Teacher of the Year to review prior to the initial meeting
of the Committee.
Friday, May 28, 2010:
Each Regional Teacher of the Year submits his/her 15-minute PowerPoint presentation (including a
seven-minute teaching session video clip) in DVD format. The PowerPoint DVD, with written
commentary, should be mailed or delivered to the State Selection Committee at the address above.
Wednesday-Friday, July 14-16, 2010:
The State Selection Committee interviews each Regional Teacher of the Year and rates his/her
presentation as well as responses to questions concerning current education issues.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Based on ratings of application, video presentation, and interview, the State Selection Committee
names the Elementary School, Middle/Junior High School, and High School Teachers of the Year, as
well as the 2011 Louisiana Teacher of the Year.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Regional Teachers of the Year will be recognized and State winners will be announced at the 4th
Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Symposium and Celebration.
Fall 2010:
The name of the 2011 Louisiana Teacher of the Year is submitted to the Council of Chief State School
Officers for the National Teacher of the Year program.
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2011 TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS PROGRAM
REGIONAL SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
WITH DISTRICTS AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS BY REGION
REGION I
Ms. Garolyn C. Landry
Vermilion Parish School Board
220 South Jefferson Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
337.893.3973
glandry@vrml.k12.la.us
Jefferson Parish Schools
Orleans Parish Schools
Plaquemines Parish Schools
St. Bernard Parish Schools
St. Charles Parish Schools
Recovery School District – LDE
Schools
Type 5 Charter Schools – RSDNOLA
Belle Chasse Academy
International School of Louisiana
Milestone SABIS Academy of New
Orleans
New Orleans Center for Creative
Arts
REGION II
Ms. Beatrice Hopkins
Calcasieu Parish School Board
600 S. Shattuck Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
337.217.4150 ext. 1510
Beatrice.Hopkins@cpsb.org
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
Central Community Schools
East Feliciana Parish Schools
City of Baker Schools
Iberville Parish Schools
City of Bogalusa Schools
Livingston Parish Schools
Zachary Community Schools
Pointe Coupee Parish Schools
Special School District
St. Helena Parish Schools
Type 5 Charter Schools – RSD-LA
St. Tammany Parish Schools
Louisiana School for the Deaf
Tangipahoa Parish Schools
Louisiana School for the Visually
Impaired
Washington Parish Schools
West Baton Rouge Parish Schools
West Feliciana Parish Schools
REGION III
Mr. Don Gill
Livingston Parish School Board
13909 Florida Boulevard
Livingston, LA 70754
225.686.4253
donald.gill@lpsb.org
Southern University Laboratory
School
Ascension Parish Schools
The MAX Charter School
Assumption Parish Schools
V.B. Glencoe Charter School
Lafourche Parish Schools
St. James Parish Schools
St. John the Baptist Parish Schools
St. Mary Parish Schools
Terrebonne Parish Schools
REGION IV
Ms. Debbie McKay
Grant Parish School Board
512 Main Street
Colfax, LA 71417
318.627.2777
dmckay@gpsb.org
Louisiana State University
Laboratory School
Acadia Parish Schools
Evangeline Parish Schools
Iberia Parish Schools
Lafayette Parish Schools
St. Landry Parish Schools
St. Martin Parish Schools
Vermilion Parish Schools
A3
2011 TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS PROGRAM
REGIONAL SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
WITH DISTRICTS AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS BY REGION (CONTINUED)
REGION V
Ms. Lisa Cheek
Richland Parish School Board
411 Foster Street
Rayville, LA 71269
318.728.5964 ext. 262
lcheek@richland.k12.la.us
Allen Parish Schools
REGION VI
Ms. Aline Smead
Ouachita Parish School Board
100 Bry Street
Monroe, LA 71201
318-432-5205
318-432-5326
smead@opsb.net
Avoyelles Parish Schools
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Grant Parish Schools
LaSalle Parish Schools
Louisiana School for Math, Science,
and the Arts
Natchitoches Parish Schools
Louisiana Special Education Center
Beauregard Parish Schools
Calcasieu Parish Schools
Cameron Parish Schools
Jefferson Davis Parish Schools
Rapides Parish Schools
Sabine Parish Schools
Vernon Parish Schools
Winn Parish Schools
REGION VII
Ms. Denise Graves
Ascension Parish School Board
1100 Webster Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
225.473.7981 ext. 214
gravesd@apsb.org
Bienville Parish Schools
Bossier Parish Schools
Caddo Parish Schools
Claiborne Parish Schools
DeSoto Parish Schools
Red River Parish Schools
Webster Parish Schools
REGION VIII
Ms. Sandy Brechtel
Plaquemines Parish School
Board
1484 Woodland Highway
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
504.595.6352
sbrechtel@mail.ppsb.org
Caldwell Parish Schools
City of Monroe Schools
Catahoula Parish Schools
Delhi Charter School
Concordia Parish Schools
New Vision Learning Academy
East Carroll Parish Schools
A.E. Phillips Laboratory School
Franklin Parish Schools
A.J. Brown Elementary School
Jackson Parish Schools
Grambling State University
Laboratory Middle School
Lincoln Parish Schools
Madison Parish Schools
Morehouse Parish Schools
Ouachita Parish Schools
Richland Parish Schools
Tensas Parish Schools
Union Parish Schools
West Carroll Parish Schools
A4
Grambling State University
Laboratory High School
2011 TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS PROGRAM
DISTRICT AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL CONTACT PERSONS
Acadia
Ellan K. Baggett
P.O. Drawer 309
Crowley, LA 70527
337.783.3664
ebaggett@acadia.k12.la.us
DeSoto
Tammy Cole
523 Oxford Road
Mansfield, LA 71052
318.872.1198
tcole@desotopsb.com
Lafourche
Floyd Benoit
805 East Seventh Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
985.446.5631
fbenoit@lafourche.k12.la.us
Allen
Clarice Papillion
P.O. Drawer C
Oberlin, LA 70655
337.639.4311 x 254
Clarice.Papillion@allen.k12.la.us
EBR
Herman Brister
P.O. Box 2950
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225.922.5645
hbrister@ebrschools.org
LaSalle
Scott Windham
P.O. Drawer 90
Jena, LA 71342
318.992.2161
swindham@lasallepsb.com
Ascension
A. Denise Graves
P.O. Box 189
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
225.621.2300
gravesd@apsb.org
Mona F. Barnes
225.922.5521
mbarnes@ebrschools.org
Lincoln
Cathi Cox
410 S. Farmerville Street
Ruston, LA 71270
318.255.1430
ccox@lincolnschools.org
Assumption
Jerilyn Williams
4901 Highway 308
Napoleonville, LA 70390
985.369.7251
jwilliams@assumptionschools.com
East Carroll
Clara Durr
P.O. Box 792
Lake Providence, LA 71254
318.559.2222
cdurr@e-carrollschools.org
Livingston
Paulette Foster
P.O. Box 1130
Livingston, LA 70754
225.686.7044
Paulette.Foster@LPSB.org
Avoyelles
Tina Armand
221 Tunica Drive West
Marksville, LA 71351
318.240.0216
tarmand@avoyellespsb.com
East
Feliciana
Ronnie Matherne
P.O. Box 397
Clinton, LA 70722
225.683.8277 x 229
rmatherne@efpsb.k12.la.us
Madison
Corean Riggs
301 S. Chestnut Street
Tallulah, LA 71282
318.574.2621
corean.riggs@madisonpsb.org
Beauregard
Karen Cunningham
P.O. Drawer 938
DeRidder, LA 70634
337.463.5551
kcunningham@beau.k12.la.us
Evangeline
Nasen J. Fontenot, Jr.
607 Harvey Lebas Drive
Ville Platte, LA 70586
337.363.6001
Nasen.fontenot@epsb.com
Morehouse
Sherri Slade
P.O. Box 872
Bastrop, LA 71221-0872
318.281.5784
sslade@mpsb.us
Bienville
Angela Taylor
P.O. Box 418
Arcadia, LA 71001
318.263.9416
ataylor@bpsb.us
Franklin
Wiley McClary
7293 Prairie Road
Winnsboro, LA 71295
318.435.9046
wmcclary@fpsb.us
Natchitoches
Linda Page
P.O. Box 16
Natchitoches, LA 71458-0016
318.352.2358
lpage@nat.k12.la.us
Bossier
Myra Odum
P.O. Box 2000
Benton, LA 71006-2000
318.549.5021
myra.odum@bossierschools.org
Grant
Melissa Steelman
P.O. Box 208
Colfax, LA 71417
318.627.2777
msteelman@gpsb.org
Orleans
Cathy Toni Chase
3520 General DeGaulle
New Orleans, LA 70114
504.304.5675
Cathy_chase@nops.k12.la.us
Caddo
Dr. Gerald Dawkins
P.O. Box 32000
Shreveport, LA 71130-2000
318.603.6339
gdawkins@caddo.k12.la.us
Iberia
Shlester Jones
1204 LeMaire Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
337.364.7641
shjones@iberia.k12.la.us
Ouachita
Jamie Brooks
OPSS Instructional Annex
920 Thomas Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
318.398.9888
jbrooks@opsb.net
Calcasieu
Beatrice Hopkins
600 S. Shattuck Street
Lake Charles, LA70601
337.217.4150 x 1510
Beatrice.Hopkins@cpsb.org;
Iberville
John Bueche
58030 Plaquemine Street
Plaquemine, LA 70764
225.687.4341
Buechew@ipsb.net
Plaquemines
Sandra T. Brechtel
Woodland Central Office – PPSB
1484 Woodland Highway
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
504.595.6352
sbrechtel@mail.ppsb.org
Caldwell
Dr. Mary Stephens
P.O. Box 1019
Columbia, LA 71418
318.649.2689
mstephens@caldwelledu.org
Jackson
Bonnie Buckelew
Jackson Parish SSC
401 NE Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
318.259.8802 x 24
Buckelew@jpsb.us
Pointe
Coupee
Cynthia M. O'Meara
P.O. Drawer 579
New Roads, LA 70760
225.638.9331 x 204
cindyo@pcpsb.k12.la.us
Cameron
Stephanie Rodrigue
P.O. Box 1548
Cameron, LA 70631
337.775.7393
Stephanie_rodrigue@camsch.org
Jefferson
Isaac G. Joseph
1900 Manhattan A-200
Harvey, LA 70058
504.349.7945
isaac.joseph@jppss.k12.la.us
Rapides
Connie B. Chenevert
P.O. Box 1230
Alexandria, LA 71309
318.487.0888
chenevertc@rapides.k12.la.us
Catahoula
Dr. Gwile Freeman
P.O. Box 290
Harrisonburg, LA 71340
318.744.5727
gfreeman@cpsbla.org
Heidi D. Thibodaux
504.349.7843
heidi.thibodaux@jppss.k12.la.us
Red River
Alison Hughes
P.O. Box 410
Coushatta, LA 71019
318.932.5773 x 28
ahughes@rrbulldogs.com
Claiborne
Mary Triplet
P.O. Box 600
Homer, LA 71040
318.927.3502
mtriplet@claibornepsb.org
Jefferson
Davis
Wanda Martin
P.O. Box 640
Jennings, LA 70546
337.824.1834
Wanda.martin@jdpsbk12.org
Richland
Jeanie S. Green
P.O. Box 599
Rayville, LA 71269
318.728.5964 x 232
green@richland.k12.la.us
Concordia
Lynda Cantu
P.O. Box 950
Vidalia, LA 71373
318.336.4226
lcantu@cpsbla.us
Lafayette
Laurie Rees
P.O. Drawer 2158
Lafayette, LA 70502-2158
337.521.7101
lrees@lpssonline.com
Sabine
Sharon DeWitt
P.O. Box 1079
Many, LA 71449
318.256.9228
sharon@sabine.k12.la.us
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2011 TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS PROGRAM
DISTRICT AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL CONTACT PERSONS
St. Bernard
Lee Anne Harlton
200 East St. Bernard Highway
Chalmette, LA 70043
504.301.2000
lharlton@stbernard.k12.la.us
Vernon
Sandra Whitlock
201 Belview Road
Leesville, LA 71446
337.239.1644
swhitloc@vpsb.k12.la.us
St. Charles
Regina McMillan
13855 River Road
Luling, LA 70070
985.785.7227
rmcmillan@stcharles.k12.la.us
Washington
Richard Kennedy
P.O. Box 587
Franklinton, LA 70438
985.839.3436
rkennedy@wpsb.org
St. Helena
Nedra Irvin
P.O. Box 540
Greensburg, LA 70441
225.222.3641
nirvin@sthpk-12.net
Webster
Jackie Sharp
1442 Sheppard Street
Minden, LA 71055
318.377.7052
jsharp@websterpsb.org
SSD
Elizabeth Moore
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
225.763.5515
elizabeth.moore@lassd.net
St. James
Rhonda Lee
P.O. Box 338
Lutcher, LA 70071
225.258.4516
rlee@stjames.k12.la.us
West Baton
Rouge
Charlotte Blanchard
3761 Rosedale Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
225.343.8309 x 228
A.E. Phillips
Lab
Dr. Carynn Wiggins
Box 10168 Tech Station
Ruston, LA 71272
318.257.3469
cwiggins@aep.latech.edu
St. John the
Baptist
Leigh Ann Beard
P.O. Drawer AL
Reserve, LA 70084
985.536.1106
lbeard@stjohn.K12.la.us
West
Carroll
Sheri Pippin
314 E. Main Street
Oak Grove, LA 71263-2540
318.428.2378
Sheripippin@wcpsb.com
Alma J.
Brown
Regina Gregory
300 Ralph Jones Drive
Grambling, LA 71245
318.274.3118
gregoryr@gram.edu
St. Landry
Martha Wilhite
P.O. Box 310
Opelousas, LA 70571
337.948.3657
MW2560@slp.k12.la.us
West
Feliciana
Nancy Dreher
P.O. Box 1910
St. Francisville, LA 70775
225.635.3891
drehern@wfpsb.org
Grambling
Lab High
Gregory Williams
407 South Central
Grambling, LA 71245
318.274.6153
williamsg@gram.edu
St. Martin
Brenda O. Courville
P.O. Box 859
St. Martinville, LA 70582
337.394.6261 x 3151
Brenda_courville@stmartin.k12.la.us
Winn
Teresa Thornton
P.O. Box 430
Winnfield, LA 71483
318.628.6936
tthornton@winnpsb.org
Grambling
Lab Middle
Shirley Lewis
407 South Central
Grambling, LA 71245
318.274.6531
lewiss@gram.edu
St. Mary
Ricky Armelin
P.O. Box 170
Centerville, LA 70522
337.836.9661
rarmelin@stmary.k12.la.us
Central
Community
Ronnie Devall
P.O. Box 78094
Baton Rouge, LA 70837
225.262.1919
rdevall@centralcss.org
LA School
for Math/
Sci./Arts
Dr. Patrick Widhalm
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457-9990
318.357.3174
pwidhalm@lsmsa.edu
Donna Williams
dwilliams@stmary.k12.la.us
City of
Baker
Preston Gill
P.O. Box 680
Baker, LA 70704-0608
225.778.2368
pgill@bakerschools.org
LA School
for the
Deaf
Patricia Mann
P.O. Box 3074
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3074
225.769.8160
pmann@lalsd.org
St.
Tammany
Roxanne Lagarde
P.O. Box 940
Covington, LA 70434
985.898.6498
roxanne.lagarde@stpsb.org
City of
Bogalusa
Gavin Vitter
1705 Sullivan Drive
Bogalusa, LA 70427
985.281.2130
gvitter@bogalusaschools.org
LA School
for Visually
Impaired
Bobby Simpson
P.O. Box 4328
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4328
225.342.8694
bsimpson@lsvi.org
Tangipahoa
Danny Williams
59656 Puleston Road
Amite, LA 70422
985.748.2463
daniel.williams@tangischools.org
Irene Morton
985.281.2156
imorton@bogalusaschools.org
LA Special
Ed. Center
Linda P. McGee
P.O. Drawer 7797
Alexandria, LA 71306-7797
318.484.2147
linda_mcgee@lsec-la.org
Tensas
Trudy P. Arnold
P.O. Box 318
St. Joseph, LA 71366
318.766.4314
tarnold@tensaspsb.org
City of
Monroe
Teresa Foreman
2101 Roselawn Avenue
Monroe, LA 71211
318.325.0601
teresa.foreman@mcschools.net
LSU Lab
Dr. Wade Smith
45 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-0501
225.578.3221
smithwa@lsu.edu
Terrebonne
Pamela Lemoine
P.O. Box 5097
Houma, LA 70361
985.876.7400
plemoine@tpsd.org
Zachary
Community
Karin Lawless
4656 Main Street
Zachary, LA 70791
225.658.4969
Union
Sue H. Brown
P.O. Box 308
Farmerville, LA 71241
318.368.9715
browns@unionpsd.org
Charter
Schools
Vermilion
Jeannie Cormier
P.O. Drawer 520
Abbeville, LA 70510
337.898.5711
jeanniec@vrml.k12.la.us
RSD
Rayne Martin
1641 Poland Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
504.373.6200x20157
Rayne.martin@rsdla.net
Anastasia Smith
504.373.6200x20123
anastasia.smith@rsdla.net
cblanchard@wbrschools.k12.la.us
Albert Camburn
225.578.3226
acambu1@lsu.edu
Karin.lawless@zacharyschools.org
Ken Campbell
1201 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
225.342.2706
Kenneth.campbell@la.gov
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NOCCA
Brian Hammell
2800 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70117-7316
504.940.2854
bhammell@nocca.com;
Southern
Lab
Dr. Derek J. Morgan
P.O. Box 9414
Baton Rouge, LA 70813-9414
225.771.3490
derek_morgan@cxs.subr.edu