The Employee Advisory Council serves as a direct line of communication between our district's employees and the Superintendent. Its primary function is to gather, discuss, and offer recommendations on key issues that affect the staff and the overall working environment. The council gives employees a formal, organized voice to share feedback and suggestions on districtwide policies, procedures, and initiatives, discuss challenges and opportunities from the ground level, and collaborate on strategies to improve employee engagement, morale, and operational efficiency.
We're excited about the work ahead and look forward to the positive impact this council will have on our district.
Members present included (front row, L to R):Toby Dufrene, GES; Claudia Landry, RUES; Haley Lirette, RMS; Joni Larousse, LKMS; (back row): Superintendent Jarod Martin; Connor Cheramie, BBMS; Derek Brunet, GMMS; Samantha Orgeron, SLHS; Monica Tabor, RUES; and Shareka Thomas, TES.
Not in attendance: Anna Cole, CMC.
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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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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National Principals Month: Dana Gros
To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Ms. Dana Gros, principal of South Larose Elementary School.
Here’s the inside scoop on Ms. Gros:
🐶 She’s in her fifth year as principal.
🐶 She says the most rewarding part of being a principal is watching students blossom, seeing the excitement in teachers and students when they succeed and knowing that even the smallest success is growth for not just the students but the school family and eventually the community.
🐶 Her favorite subject in school was math because she was blessed with some amazing teachers who instilled a love for it. “I guess I liked to solve problems.”
🐶 Her favorite school lunch in high school was the amazing homemade pizza, and now it’s meat pies.
🐶 An item on her bucket list is to stay in a hut over the water in Bora Bora.
🐶 Outside of work she enjoys traveling and fishing.
🐶 Fun Fact: She started her career working at her dad's biggest rivalry while he was still teaching and coaching at CLHS.
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National Principals Month: Jordan Dufrene
To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mr. Jordan Dufrene, principal of Thibodaux Elementary School.
Here’s the inside scoop on Mr. Dufrene:
🐯 He’s in his second year as principal.
🐯 He says the most rewarding part of being a principal is seeing his goal of always advocating for the students, staff, and community of Thibodaux Elementary come together to enhance the learning and lives of everyone he comes into contact with. “I have always been a people-person, so I love interacting with my school community in a positive way. It is so rewarding to see the impact it makes to simply smile, make conversation, and be nice. It never gets old! Teaching and learning can sometimes prove to be tricky, but the easiest way to reach a student is by valuing who they are as a person. I tell my students three affirmations every day during my morning announcements, and I live by them. My students are told each morning that they are loved, they are heard, and they are seen. To me, that is so rewarding and important!”
🐯 His favorite subject in school was chemistry because he enjoyed working in the lab alongside his friends.
🐯 His favorite school lunch is baked chicken and parsley rice.
🐯 He would love to publish a children’s book one day.
🐯 Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family in Grand Isle, going crabbing, and taking cruises.
🐯 Fun Fact: During college, he went to Starbucks so much that the baristas knew his name, his order, and what time he was going to be there. Whenever he would walk in, his coffee would be waiting for him.
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📢 Lafourche Parish School District is looking for Contract and Substitute Bus Drivers! 🚌
LPSD is hosting a pre-service class for anyone interested in becoming a certified contract or substitute bus driver.
DATES: Nov. 3 - 6 & Nov. 10 -13, 2025
LOCATION: Central Lafourche High School
TIME: 5 – 9 p.m.
Attendance is required on all listed dates.
FREE for current Lafourche Parish School Board employees.
$100 for non-district employees.
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT AND FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Anita Johnson at (985) 435-4682.
Help us spread the word!
National Principals Month: Danielle Coriell
To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mrs. Danielle Coriell, principal of Sixth Ward Middle School.
Here’s the inside scoop on Mrs. Coriell:
🔵 She’s been a principal for three months.
🔵 She says the most rewarding part of being a principal is interacting with students and teachers daily.
🔵 Her favorite subjects in school were English and social studies. She loved reading, writing, and discussing literature. “It felt like every day was different because of the content we were learning. I also enjoyed social studies because I had excellent teachers who made history come alive.”
🔵 Her favorite school lunch is gumbo.
🔵 One item on her bucket list is to visit and hike all of the national parks in the continental United States.
🔵 Outside of work, she enjoys reading, camping, and hiking/biking.
🔵 Fun Fact: She has been an assistant middle school football coach.
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National Principals Month: Kristine Collins
To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mrs. Kristine Collins, principal of Cut Off Elementary School.
Here’s the inside scoop on Mrs. Collins:
🐶 She has been a principal for eight years.
🐶 She says the most rewarding part of being a principal is knowing that teaching changes lives, opens windows to the future and contributes to the student's journey and milestones in learning.
🐶 Her favorite subject was reading. “When I read, I create a movie inside my head and it transports me to different worlds and experiences.”
🐶 Her favorite school lunch is Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes.
🐶 Visiting Ireland is on her bucket list.
🐶 Outside of work, she loves building LEGO sets, especially Harry Potter. She has a LEGO room in her house.
🐶 Fun Fact: She has a certificate to be a dance teacher.
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National Principals Month: Michelle “Shelley” Chiasson
To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mrs. Shelley Chiasson, principal of Lockport Middle School.
Here’s the inside scoop on Mrs. Chiasson:
🏴☠️ She’s been a principal for two months.
🏴☠️ She says the most rewarding part of being a principal is watching teachers and students grow to their full potential.
🏴☠️ Her favorite subject in school was math because it helped her develop problem-solving skills that have been beneficial in other areas of her life and career.
🏴☠️ Her favorite school lunch is potato and sausage stew.
🏴☠️ A vacation to Hawaii is on her bucket list.
🏴☠️ In her free time, she likes to have family over to enjoy boiled crabs and crawfish.
🏴☠️ Fun Fact: She wishes she knew how to play guitar.
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