St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools is proud to recognize and congratulate the outstanding educators and support staff who have been named District Finalists for the 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year, New Teacher of the Year, Support Employee of the Year, Health Care Provider of the Year, and Physical Activity Award programs.
These individuals exemplify excellence in education through their dedication to students, leadership within their schools, and service to the broader community. We commend them for their commitment and impact across our district.
District winners for Teacher of the Year and New Teacher of the Year will be announced at an upcoming School Board meeting.
We extend our sincere congratulations to the following finalists:
2025-2026 Teacher of the Year:
Tresa Winchester
West St. John High School
Gary Crane
East St. John High School
LaToya Mason
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet School
Rehonda Sterling
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet School
Leanne Levet- LeBouef
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
LaToya Session
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
Mekella Lloyd-Landry
LaPlace Elementary School
Willie Williams
LaPlace Elementary School
Michaelynn Woods
Fifth Ward Preparatory Academy
Shannon Breaud
Fifth Ward Preparatory Academy
Phyllis Charles
West St. John Elementary School
Amanda Whitlock
West St. John Elementary School
Kristine Jerry
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School
Amy DiMaggio
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School
Michelle Williams
John L. Ory Communication Magnet School
Sherri Sosa
John L. Ory Communication Magnet School
Lelia Feist
SJBP Early Childhood and Head Start
Chloe’ Boudreaux
SJBP Early Childhood and Head Start
2025-2026 New Teacher of the Year:
Quantae Gaudia
West St. John High School
Iman Henderson-Howard
East St. John High School
Jarriel Hooker
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
Gieno Smith
LaPlace Elementary School
Brittany Wornner
Fifth Ward Preparatory Academy
Kori Herbert
West St. John Elementary School
Dameion Dabney
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School
Katelyn Duhe
John L. Ory Communications Magnet School
Ann Duhone
SJBP Early Childhood and Head Start
2025-2026 Support Employee of the Year:
Trenise Robertson
West St. John High School
Lisa Major
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
Joetta Matt
LaPlace Elementary School
Jeanette Ellis-Long
West St. John Elementary School
Adriana Tristan
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School
Pamela Jack
John L. Ory Communications Magnet School
Gaynell Noble
SJBP Transportation
Denise Smith
SJBP Transportation
Marcos Martinez
SJBP Lands & Facilities
Barbara Raymond
SJBP Lands & Facilities
Arlene Marshall-August
Fifth Ward Preparatory Academy
Amanda Thibodaux
SJBP Early Childhood and Head Start
2025-2026 Health Care Provider of the Year:
Nicolle Fox
West St. John Elementary and High School
2025-2026 Physical Activity Award:
Reginald Joseph
West St. John High
Vashita Hilaire
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary
St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools congratulates all finalists and thanks them for their dedication, professionalism, and service to our students and schools.