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St. Rose grandmother loses home in fire
On June 8 Doris Charles’ life was forever changed – the life-long St. Rose resident experienced a total loss of her home in a fire that was caused by a neighboring blighted property. […]
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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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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. […]