LEF Announces 2019 Teacher Award Finalists
Dec 14, 2018 11:44AM ● By Staff Writer
The Lafayette Education Foundation (LEF) has announced its 16 finalists for the 21st Annual Teacher Awards, honoring outstanding educators K-12 throughout Lafayette Parish.
More than 1600 nomination letters were received for the 2019 awards which included nearly 1000 educators. From the nominations, 16 finalists were chosen based on their reach, impact, and dedication promoting excellence in education.
The sixteen finalists are separated into four categories, each category consisting of four nominees: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and Inspirational.
The LEF Teacher Awards will be held in January at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. Learn more at lefoundation.org
2019 LEF Teacher Awards FinalistsElementary School Category
Teacher School
Bridget Begnaud J. Wallace James Elementary School
Morgan Deshotels Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School
Christy Taylor Woodvale Elementary School
Hilary Wynn Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School
Middle School Category
Sarah Couvillon Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Rachel Ducharme Our Lady of Fatima School
Madyson Hope Lopez-Arceneaux LJ Alleman Fine Arts Magnet Academy
Monique "Nicky" Walker LJ Alleman Fine Arts Magnet Academy
High School Category
Cathrine Duex Ovey Comeaux High School
Amy Hodgins Ovey Comeaux High School
Cathryn Martin Teurlings Catholic High School
Dr. Debbi Reed Southside High School
Inspirational Category
Jennifer Bellot Woodvale Elementary School
Katie Courville Youngsville Middle School
Kova Herrick Acadiana High School
Katie Slattery LPSS Talented Theatre Program
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