Lafourche Parish School District

National Principals Month: LauraMae Zeringue

To celebrate National Principals Month, we’ve been sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. For our final principal spotlight of the month, you’ll learn more about Ms. LauraMae Zeringue, principal of W.S. Lafargue Elementary School.

Here’s the inside scoop on Ms. Zeringue:

🐯 She’s been a principal for almost three months.
🐯 She says the most rewarding part of being a principal is seeing the smiles on both the students’ and staff’s faces throughout the day. The excitement that both the students and staff feel when they see the students accomplish so much is so rewarding!
🐯 Her favorite subject was math because of the challenge of finding the answer.
🐯 Her favorite school lunch is fish and cheese.
🐯 Traveling to Europe and skydiving are on her bucket list.
🐯 Outside of work, she is a HUGE family person. Her godsons (Brent, Gerard, and Julius) and goddaughter (Rose) mean the world to her. They are always planning activities and events to do on the weekend, such as game nights, BBQ, or traveling. She also loves to run.
🐯 Fun Fact: Growing up, she was the child who cried to go to school. She also lived in Florida when she was younger, and she runs every morning at 4 a.m.

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School Psychologist - Pupil Appraisal Center (Thibodaux)
School Custodian - Larose-Cut Off Middle School
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National Principals Month: Latainia Young

To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mrs. Latainia Young, principal of Thibodaux Middle School.

Here’s the inside scoop on Mrs. Young:

🛡️ She’s been a principal for 4 ½ years.
🛡️ She says the most rewarding part of being a principal is having a positive impact on the lives of youth.
🛡️ Her favorite subject in school was math because she liked solving problems.
🛡️ Her favorite school lunch is gumbo.
🛡️ One item on her bucket list is to go on a month-long trip to various cities in the United States.
🛡️ Outside of work, she enjoys participating in community service events with her sorority sisters of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., singing in her church choir, and enjoying family time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
🛡️ Fun Fact: Her house is called “The Resort.”

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National Principals Month: Jarad Walker

To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mr. Jarad Walker, principal of the Career Magnet Center.

Here’s the inside scoop on Mr. Walker:

🛠️ He’s been a principal for seven years.
🛠️ He says the most rewarding part of being a principal is being able to help a student discover their WHY, preparing them to be successful and career ready for either post-secondary or the workforce and then hearing their success stories.
🛠️ His favorite subject in school was art because he was able to be creative and free.
🛠️ His favorite school lunch is fish and cheese.
🛠️ A trip to Hawaii is on his bucket list.
🛠️ Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, children, family, and friends, working out at the gym, and teaching RPM Spin class at PEAK Performance.
🛠️ Fun Fact: He enjoys waking up daily at 3:30 a.m. to go to the gym.

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National Principals Month: Becky Plaisance

To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mrs. Becky Plaisance, principal of Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School.

Here’s the inside scoop on Mrs. Plaisance:

🐈 She’s been a principal for 13 years.
🐈 She says the most rewarding part of being a principal is seeing the growth that happens every day. She also loves supporting teachers and building a positive school culture where everyone feels supported and can succeed.
🐈 Her favorite subject in school was science. She liked the hands-on activities and exploring how things work.
🐈 Her favorite school lunch is baked chicken and parsley rice.
🐈 One item on her bucket list is to see the Northern Lights in Iceland or Norway.
🐈 Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, camping and traveling.
🐈 Fun Fact: She's explored historic castles in Germany and ziplined through Costa Rica's rainforest, reflecting her love for both culture and adventure.

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National Principals Month: Karen Osborne

To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mrs. Karen Osborne, principal of Raceland Middle School.

Here’s the inside scoop on Mrs. Osborne:

🐻 She’s been a principal for four years.
🐻 She says the most rewarding part of being a principal is supporting and assisting teachers then seeing them and ultimately students succeed.
🐻 Her favorite subject in school was history. “I love a good story.”
🐻 Her favorite school lunch is gumbo and potato salad.
🐻 A trip to Africa is on her bucket list.
🐻 Outside of work, she enjoys shopping and reading.
🐻 Fun Fact: She loves to travel and is always in the mood to sing.

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Professional School Counselor - Central Lafourche High School
Sales Tax Specialist I - Business Office (Thibodaux)
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National Principals Month: Stephanie Molaison

To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mrs. Stephanie Molaison, principal of Chackbay Elementary School.

Here’s the inside scoop on Mrs. Molaison:

🐊 She’s in her second year as principal.
🐊 She says the most rewarding part of being a principal is being able to witness firsthand the success of both students and faculty and celebrating them.
🐊 ELA was her favorite subject in school because she enjoyed reading about different characters and their experiences in places unfamiliar to her.
🐊 Her favorite school lunch is lasagna.
🐊 One item on her bucket list is an Alaskan cruise.
🐊 Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with my family.
🐊 Fun Fact: She’s a Cajun that doesn't eat seafood. “Burnt cheeseburgers for me!!”

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National Principals Month: Hennessy Melancon

To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mr. Hennessy Melancon, principal of Golden Meadow Middle School.

Here’s the inside scoop on Mr. Melancon:

🦁 He’s been a principal for 11 years.
🦁 He says the most rewarding part of being a principal is seeing students actively engaged in the learning process. He also enjoys seeing the smiles on families’ faces when students are rewarded for their school-based achievements.
🦁 His favorite subjects in school were chemistry and math. He was fascinated how small particles can come together, pull apart, collide, or just exist to make new substances. We live in a world dependent on some sort of chemical structure or compound. “I was able to calculate or apply math in chemistry. I almost became a chemical engineer, but my father encouraged me to teach instead of working in the oil field.”
🦁 His favorite school lunch is the GMMS potato stew with smoked sausage.
🦁 One item on his bucket list is to travel to Israel and tour the sites and places in the Bible.
🦁 Outside of work, he enjoys listening to live music, watching sports, fishing, traveling and cooking.
🦁 Fun Fact: He was named after his two grandfathers, Hennessy Colonel and Theodore Columbus and was almost named Colonel Columbus. He is also a Texan who was born in Houston. In 1991, he climbed part of the Swiss alps and carved his name in a piece of driftwood that other Nicholls students discovered.

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National Principals Month: Jessica Leblanc

To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mrs. Jessica LeBlanc, principal of St. Charles Elementary School.

Here’s the inside scoop on Mrs. LeBlanc:

🐾 She’s been a principal for two years.
🐾 She says the most rewarding part of being a principal is connecting with students, teachers, staff, families, and community members who are all yearning for the same goal...student success! She loves celebrating successes with students!
🐾 Her favorite subject was science, specifically biology. She earned a biology degree and taught the subject for many years. “Biology helps us understand so much about ourselves and all of the living systems around us. It's fascinating!”
🐾 Her favorite school lunches are chicken and parsley rice and Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes.
🐾 Going back to Europe and visiting Poland are on her bucket list.
🐾 Outside of work she loves to read, cook dishes from around the world and watch movies. She also loves to support her kids at their school activities, especially band.
🐾 Fun Fact: To honor her grandparents and her Polish heritage, they served kielbasa and pierogi at her wedding...right alongside the gumbo and jambalaya! Smakuje (Tasty)!

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School Social Worker - Pupil Appraisal Center (Thibodaux)
Educational Diagnostician - Pupil Appraisal Center (Thibodaux)
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National Principals Month: Amy LeBlanc

To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mrs. Amy LeBlanc, principal of Galliano Elementary School.

Here’s the inside scoop on Mrs. LeBlanc:

🐾 She’s in her second year as principal.
🐾 She says the most rewarding parts of being a principal are being able to witness growth and success of hardworking students and teachers, developing meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff and watching how it has impacted the school and students. “Lastly, it is so rewarding to LOVE where you work. It is an honor to be principal of Galliano Elementary.”
🐾 Her favorite subject was math because she loved the challenge of solving a problem.
🐾 Her favorite school lunch is gumbo.
🐾 One item on her bucket list is a trip to Hawaii.
🐾 Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family. Making memories with her two sons is her favorite. She also enjoys vacationing with family and shopping.
🐾 Fun Fact: She loves to cut grass. She enjoys being outside and doing yard work.

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National Principals Month: Gina Johnson

To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mrs. Gina Johnson, principal of C. M. Washington Elementary School.

Here’s the inside scoop on Mrs. Johnson:

🐾 She has been a principal for six years.
🐾 She says the most rewarding part of being a principal is seeing the growth not just in test scores or data, but in the confidence, character, and potential of every student. It's the little moments that make the biggest impact. It's seeing a student who once struggled walk into school with confidence and determination. It's watching a teacher try something new and seeing it light up their classroom. It's hearing a parent say, "Thank you for believing in my child." Being a principal isn't always easy, but it is always worth it. “I get to be part of something that truly changes lives, and that's a gift I don't take for granted.”
🐾 Her favorite subject in school was reading because every story was a new adventure.
🐾 Her favorite school lunch is pizza.
🐾 One item on her bucket list is to meet Coach Prime in person.
🐾 Outside of work she enjoys walking and watching football.
🐾 Fun Fact: She’s a huge Prince fan and had an opportunity to visit Paisley Park in Chanhassen, MN.

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National Principals Month: Zack Hill

To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mr. Zack Hill, principal of Central Lafourche High School.

Here’s the inside scoop on Mr. Hill:

🟢 He’s been a principal for four years.
🟢 The most rewarding part of being a principal is being able to see his staff and students achieve their goals.
🟢 Science was always his favorite subject. “I was blessed to have two legends at Central Lafourche -- Mrs. Anna Cole and Mrs. Brenda Breaux. They both pushed me beyond my comfort zone and made me a better student.”
🟢 His favorite school lunch is gumbo.
🟢 One item on his bucket list is visiting all 50 states.
🟢 Outside of work, he’s a big sports fan and loves to cook. He also loves supporting his kids in all of their sports and activities.
🟢 Fun Fact: He’s certified to teach Family and Consumer Sciences.

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🎉 Let's give a huge round of applause and a sincere THANK YOU to our incredible bus drivers and monitors who achieved perfect attendance for the entire month of September!

🚌 Your dedication is the engine that keeps our district running smoothly. Showing up every single day ensures that our students get to and from school safely, and we couldn't do it without your commitment. You are truly the first and last impression of the school day for so many of our children, and we appreciate your reliability and hard work!

👏 Please join us in celebrating these essential members of the LPSD team!

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National Principals Month: Tina Guidry

To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mrs. Tina Guidry, principal of Bayou Blue Elementary School.

Here’s the inside scoop on Mrs. Guidry:

🐔 She’s been a principal for 13 years.
🐔 She says the most rewarding part of being a principal is it broadened the scope of impact she was able to have as a teacher with her students to being able to have that impact with staff, parents, community, and other colleagues in the school system by being able to help, encourage, show support and compassion, guide and lead, build relationships, and push for growth and progress, never letting anyone give up in making their mark on the world.
🐔 English was her favorite subject in school because she loved her teacher. “She made learning poetry and reading literature and talking about themes, and writing meaningful essays so mesmerizing that I wanted to be just like her, so I became a high school English teacher.”
🐔 Her favorite school lunch is sausage and potato stew.
🐔 Traveling around the world is on her bucket list.
🐔 Outside of work she loves hanging out by her pool with her family and her dog and cat, dancing, singing, watching movies and enjoying coffee from all the different coffee spots.
🐔 Fun Fact: Most people don't know that she’s from Baton Rouge originally and loves LSU. “I bleed purple and gold!”

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National Principals Month: Amber Guidry

To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mrs. Amber Guidry, principal of North Larose Elementary School.

Here’s the inside scoop on Mrs. Guidry:

🟦 She’s in her first year as principal.
🟦 She says the most rewarding part about being a principal is building meaningful relationships with students, staff and families. These connections create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive, grow and succeed together.
🟦 Her favorite subject in school was math. “There's something magical about understanding how numbers work. It's like solving tiny mysteries every day.”
🟦 Her all-time favorite school lunch is fish and cheese.
🟦 One of her bucket list items is to visit Jerusalem, specifically to hike up the Mount of Olives.
🟦 Outside of work she loves spending quality time with her family. “It's the best way to unwind. And honestly, a good nap is sometimes the perfect recharge!”
🟦 Fun Fact: She loves cowbells! “If you hear a random ‘ding-ding’ echoing through the halls, don’t worry. It’s just me keeping the NLES spirit alive.”

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Oct. 15, 2025
6 p.m.
Business Committee Meeting
Land & Facilities Committee Meeting (immediately following)
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