See the finalists for Louisiana teacher, principal of the year
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The 2026 Louisiana Teacher and Principal of the Year finalists were named Wednesday.
'Each of these finalists has gone above and beyond to ensure that students succeed,' said Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley. ' We are proud to recognize and celebrate their exceptional work.'
Three teachers and two principals from the Baton Rouge area were named finalists. The Louisiana Department of Education said recipients will be named at a gala set for July 26 at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans.
Tante Poche': Gonzales Middle in Ascension Parish
Katherine 'Kaki' Willrich: Neville High in the City of Monroe School District
Carla Bringier-Mason: Edward Hynes Charter School in Hynes Charter School Corporation
Aaron Beaubouef: Jennings High in Jefferson Davis Parish
Brittany Hebert: Broussard Middle in Lafayette Parish
Erin Cosse': Belle Chasse Elementary in Plaquemines Parish
Ali Angelle: Teche Elementary in St. Martin Parish
Delanea Buffalo: West Feliciana High in West Feliciana Parish
Regena Beard: Copper Mill Elementary in Zachary Community School District
Jennifer Burris: Benton Intermediate School in Bossier Parish
Anesha Ross: Mansfield High in DeSoto Parish
Kyle Fontenette: Mayfair Laboratory School in East Baton Rouge Parish
Justin Wax: Denham Springs Junior High in Livingston Parish
Hollie Folse: Paulina Elementary in St. James Parish
Brandon Singleton: Grand Coteau Elementary in St. Landry Parish
Christian Monson: Mandeville High in St. Tammany Parish
Dr. Anna Faye Caminita: Ponchatoula High in Tangipahoa Parish
Tonia Cook: Acadian Elementary in Terrebonne Parish
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