DEPARTMENT NAMES FINALISTS FOR 2017 TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AWARDS

May 24, 2016

Department and Dream Teachers to Crown Winners this Summer

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Department of Education today announced the finalists for 2017 Teacher and Principal of the Year. The 18 finalists were chosen from a field of 48 semifinalists, and represent school districts from every corner of the state.

“Congratulations to these outstanding educators. Each reflects the best in our profession through their relentless efforts to improve their instructional practices so students can achieve success,” said State Superintendent John White. “Educators like these are the reason more of our children are graduating from high school and going on to college than ever before.” 

2017 TEACHER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

 

2017 PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

Kathleen Abboud

Terrebonne Parish

 

Carolyn Sue Barfield

Claiborne Parish

Amber Beach

Bossier Parish

 

David Carpenter

Rapides Parish

Erin Harless

Calcasieu Parish

 

Sedric Clark

DeSoto Parish

Kristin Hudson

Caddo Parish

 

Elizabeth Cook

Monroe City Schools

Kalandra Loyd

Tensas Parish

 

Rae Daigle

Jeff Davis Parish

Joni Smith

Livingston Parish

 

Kenny Delcambre

Lafourche Parish

Anna Tarver

Franklin Parish

 

Kay Dornier

St. James Parish

Natishia Thanni-Irvin

E. Baton Rouge Parish

 

Joey LaRoche

KIPP New Orleans

Torrence Williams

West Feliciana Parish

 

Jodi Romero

Iberia Parish


The Department and Dream Teachers will crown this year’s State Teacher and Principal of the Year Friday, July 15, 2016, during an awards ceremony at the 10th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Symposium and Celebration at the Crowne Plaza Executive Center in Baton Rouge. The annual symposium is a day of professional development and recognition for Teacher and Principal of the Year semifinalists and finalists.

This year, more than 75 Local Education Agencies submitted nominations for Teacher and Principal of the Year. These educators are making exceptional gains with students, pushing them to achieve at the highest levels in the state. Their commitment to student success exemplifies Louisiana’s teaching profession.

To learn more about Teacher and Principal of the Year award programs, click here.

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