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Luling Elementary teacher shows students the ‘why’ first
Jennifer Saldana was always a strong language arts student, but she admits when it came to math, she had her struggles growing up. […]
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Former hospital CEO mourned after passing, remembered as trailblazer
Many are mourning the recent passing of Federico “Fred” Martinez, the former longtime CEO of St. Charles Parish Hospital. He leaves a legacy that won’t soon be forgotten. […]
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Following in father’s footsteps, band director teaches life lessons through music
Music is one thing that always made sense for Michael Danigole. […]
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After her own teacher helped her find confidence, Mimosa educator pays it forward
As a child, Jamie McGowan loved to play teacher. But it was playing a different role, ironically, that truly set her down the path of becoming an educator. […]
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Hahnville High welding teacher helps students develop plan, find success
While Chris Henning teaches welding classes at Hahnville High School, his course isn’t limited to just the finer points of that trade: he aims to help students find direction, and more importantly, a plan. […]
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2020 teacher of the year almost didn’t go into education
As Theresial Chatman prepares for her 11th year of teaching – and her 5th at New Sarpy Elementary School – she said it’s interesting to look back at what her led her to her beloved profession. […]
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Albert Cammon educator serves as head coach for every female sport
Kerrie Guilmino said as a college student studying education she always heard how good the St. Charles Parish Public School System was. […]
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R.K. Smith teacher ties past to present in her lessons
One thing you’ll never hear Victoria White tell her 7th grade students at R.K. Smith Middle School: listen to me because I’m an adult. […]
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Interventionist has shaped minds for 25 years at Albert Cammon
Shanette Barnes is a sixth, seventh and eighth grade ELA interventionist at Albert Cammon Middle School. […]
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After Army, math interventionist returns to guide students
Being a math interventionist Harry Hurst Middle School is the fulfillment of a dream for Makesa Melancon-LeVeck. […]
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Kids, Norco community inspires teacher’s life path
Gina Burst – who is poised to start her 15th year of teaching this fall – has spent her entire instructional career at Norco Elementary School. […]
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Son follows in father’s footsteps
Glen and Michael Ganucheau worked alongside each other as medical technologists in the lab at Ochsner Medical Complex – River Parishes for years. […]