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The Lafourche Education Foundation (LEF) is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 New Teacher Grants, awarded to 39 new educators across 19 Lafourche Parish School District schools.
Each recipient will receive $250 in classroom supplies, helping to establish well-equipped and welcoming classrooms for their students. This support, made possible by proceeds from the Louisiana King Cake Festival, underscores LEF’s commitment to nurturing new teachers as they begin their impactful journey in Lafourche Parish.
“Supporting new teachers is essential to building strong educational foundations for our students. These grants are a tangible way to make sure our educators feel prepared and valued,” said Dr. Mary Braud, President of the LEF. “This is Louisiana King Cake Fest dollars at work, directly impacting our classrooms and community by empowering our teachers and enriching the student experience.”
This initiative is in partnership with Callais Office Supply and KEM Supply House, providing seamless access to essential supplies for classrooms across the district.
Recipients of the New Teacher Grants are listed below by school:
Bayou Blue Lower Elementary School
- Alexis Loftin, Pre-Kindergarten
Bayou Blue Upper Elementary
- Abigail Arceneaux, 4th grade
- Alaina LeBlanc, 3rd grade
C.M. Washington Elementary School
- Monserrat Barragan-Mata, 5th grade
- Joyce Johnson, 4th grade
- Lauren Lirette, 4th grade
Career Magnet Center
- Rasheedah Shelvin, 11th and 12th grades
Central Lafourche High School
- LaShawn Williams-Francis, 9th-12th grade SPED
Chackbay Elementary
- Hannah Molaison, 4th grade
Cut Off Elementary
- Isabelle Danos, 1st grade
- Solene Guerert, 1st to 5th grades
Larose Cut Off Middle School
- Jessica Horton, 7th grade
Lockport Lower Elementary
- Bailey Ordonne, 1st grade
- Sarah Abshire, 2nd grade
Lockport Upper
- Lanie Curole, 3rd grade
Raceland Lower Elementary School
- Skylar Dardar, Kindergarten
Raceland Middle School
- Colleen Chiasson, 6th-8th grades
South Lafourche High School
- Lyndsey Ardoin, 9th grade
- James LaCroix, 9th grade
- Traya Bruce, 10th-12th grades
- Alexis Dantin, 10th and 11th grades
- Devin Griffin-Bernard, 10th grade
South Larose Elementary
- Kim Jarreau, 5th grade
- Marie Vienne, Kindergarten to 5th grade
Thibodaux Elementary School
- Lauryn Montalvo, Kindergarten
- Zoe Cortez, 1st grade
Thibodaux High School
- Brandon Hebert, 10th-12th grades
- Melissa Ordoyne, 10th and 11th grades
- Cameron Blake, 9th and 10th grades
- Julian Flores Meza, 10th and 11th grades
- Olivia Bilello, 9th and 10th grades
- Shoquella Wilson, 9th grade
Thibodaux Middle School
- Janie Naccio, 7th grade
- Sherry Blackmon, 6th-8th grades
Virtual Academy of Lafourche
- Mallory Matis, 10th and 11th grades
W.S. Lafargue Elementary
- Amber Joy, 2nd grade
- Madalyn Pugh, 3rd grade
- Mileah Isom, 3rd grade
- Monique Morris, 3rd grade
About the Lafourche Education Foundation – The Lafourche Education Foundation was established in 1997 and is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching and advancing education in Lafourche Parish. LEF supports teachers, students, and schools by providing funding for innovative programs, classroom grants, and resources that enhance the educational experience.
About the Louisiana King Cake Festival – The Louisiana King Cake Festival is a family friendly event bringing together community, culture, and festivity, will be held on February 15, 2025, in downtown Thibodaux. The festival features live music, delicious food, family-friendly activities, and, of course, king cake! This annual celebration supports LEF’s educational programs and initiatives. For ticket and sponsorship information, click here.
