Here are the lists of our nominees for Teacher of the Year:
 
For Elementary Teacher of the Year nominees:

1.  Natalie Deville, Acadian Elementary
2.  Stephanie Ford, Alma Redwine Elementary
3.  Justin Knowlton, Ball Elementary
4.  Dana Peart, Buckeye Elementary
5.  Gaynell Byrd, Caroline Dormon Junior High
6.  Tara Perkins, Carter C. Raymond Junior High
7.  Jessica LeBlanc, Cherokee Elementary
8.  Angel David, D.F. Huddle Elementary
9.  Ann Mitchell, Forest Hill Junior High
10.  Megan Richardson, Glenmora High
11.  Carrie Bignar, Hayden R. Lawrence Elementary
12.  Anita Sidney, Horseshoe Elementary
13.  Margaret Laborde, J.B. Nachman Elementary
14.  Bridget Smith, J.I. Barron Elementary
15.  Kayla Tullos, Lessie Moore Elementary
16.  Kerstian Stanley, L.S. Rugg Elementary
17.  Sara Lachney, Mabel Brasher Elementary
18.  Tomeka Rucker, Martin Park Elementary
19.  Sarah Tyler, Mary Goff Elementary
20.  Teshira Minor, Northwood High
21.  Carrie Farmer, Oak Hill High
22.  Monica Nelson, Paradise Elementary
23.  Myra Williams, Peabody Montessori Elementary
24.  Rokeisha Randle, Phoenix Magnet Elementary
25.  Margaret Norman, Pineville Elementary
26.  Brittany Bailey Maricle, Plainview High
27.  Desiree Colton, Poland Junior High
28.  Carol Kelly, Rosenthal Montessori Elementary
29.  Melissa Coates, Ruby Wise Elementary
30.  Pam Iles, Tioga Elementary
31.  Josh Wiggins, Rapides Virtual Program

 
For Middle/Jr. High Teacher of the Year nominees: 

1. Jennah Johnson, Alexandria Middle Magnet
2. Stacey Baker, Arthur F. Smith Middle
3. Roberta Jones, Buckeye High
4. Shanna Mitchell, Oak Hill High
5. Scott Spurgeon, Pineville Jr. High
6. Jessica Waits, Rapides Academy
7. Brittany Deen, Scott M. Brame Middle
8. Holley Pace, Tioga Junior High

For High School Teacher of the Year nominees:

1.  Amanda Iles, Alexandria Senior High
2.  Sharon Hammond, Bolton High
3.  Kasi Laprarie, Buckeye High
4.  Ellise Odom, Glenmora High
5.  Tabitha Kerik, Northwood High
6.  Jeff Eddlemon, Oak Hill High
7.  James Carter, Peabody Magnet High
8.  Amy Holley, Pineville High 
9.  Jagneaux, Anne-Catherine - Rapides High

Here is the list of your 2023 Rapides Parish Teacher, Assistant Principal and Principal of the Year.

• The 2023 Rapides Parish Elementary School Teacher of the Year is Justin Knowlton from Ball Elementary.
• The 2023 Rapides Parish Middle/Junior High School Teacher of the Year is Jessica Waits from Rapides Academy.
• The 2023 Rapides Parish High School Teacher of the Year is Amy Holley from Pineville High.
• The 2023 Rapides Parish Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year is Heather Litton from Martin Park Elementary.
• The 2023 Rapides Parish Elementary Principal of the Year is Ceceilia Montiel from Mary Goff Elementary.
• The 2023 Rapides Parish Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year is Christine Gatlin from Forest Hill Junior High.
• The 2023 Rapides Parish Middle School Principle of the Year is Bob Stevens from Poland Jr. High.
• The 2023 Rapides Parish High School Assistant Principal of the Year is Tera LaPrairie from Northwood High School.
• The 2023 Rapides Parish High School Principal of the Year is Kelli Welch from Northwood High School.

On behalf of everyone in our school district, congratulations to our 2023 teachers, assistant principals and principals of the year. 

All of our winners will compete at the state level at a later date.



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