Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School Archives

Elementary School Teacher of the Year brings touch of Disney magic to her classroom

March 19, 2024 Jon Menard

Amanda Morgan was speechless.

“Me? Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine hearing my name being called,” she said. […]

Local fifth grader advances in Louisiana Student of the Year competition

March 23, 2023 Monique Roth

Eleanor Zafirau of Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School has been selected by the Louisiana Department of Education as the fifth-grade finalist for Region 2 in the state’s Student of the Year competition. […]

Destrehan girl uses birthday to bless others

September 21, 2022 Monique Roth

Bailey Windmann of Destrehan turns 10 years old on Sept. 24, and she’ll spend that morning in a very non-traditional birthday way – collecting coats. […]

Third grader donates her savings to help others

December 22, 2020 Monique Roth

At just 8 years old, Bailey Windmann has already figured out the most important part of Christmas – it’s better to give than to receive. […]

Schoeffner teacher recovering after kidney failure

April 15, 2019 Ryan Arena

Were life fair, Renee Hebert would be teaching her beloved fifth graders at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary. Instead, she’s recovering from kidney failure, and her eventual return to the classroom is up in the air. […]

Popular dance teacher gets free car repairs

February 18, 2019 Ryan Arena

A dance teacher for more than 30 years and teacher at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary for the past 25, Micque Voges has made a positive impact upon the lives of so many of her students. A recent act of kindness just goes to show how appreciated she truly is. […]