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Celebration of Excellence

Lafourche Education Foundation

A moment to pause. A reason to honor.

Each year, we come together to shine a light on the educators and students who represent the best of Lafourche Parish.   

 

This year's event will be held

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Central Lafourche High School Auditorium

We honor:

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Teachers of the Year

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The Lafourche Parish Outstanding Graduate

These awards are funded through the Dr. James and Joyce Leonard Fund, and the event serves as a chance for our community to show gratitude, encouragement, and real support.

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How You Can Help:

Contribute to educator awards

Attend the event and show your support

We’ll also be featuring: Photos and highlights of this year’s honorees and a look back at past Outstanding Graduates

2026 Parish Winners

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Elementary

Jenny Albert

St. Charles Elementary

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Middle School

Amber Gautreaux

Raceland Middle School

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High School

Carla Broussard

Thibodaux High School

2026 Teachers of the Year

Honoring exceptional educators across all grade levels

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Charlotte Brunet

Bayou Blue Elementary

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Rebecca Comeaux

Cut Off Elementary

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Whitney Cheramie

Golden Meadow Lower Elementary

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Cynthia Foret

Lockport Upper Elementary

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Shannon Dumas

Raceland Upper Elementary

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Ashley Dempster

Thibodaux Elementary

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April Loupe

Bayou Blue Elementary

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Melinie Rodrigue

C.M. Washington Elementary

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Larenda Ougel

Golden Meadow Upper Elementary

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Sandi Orgeron

North Larose Elementary

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Melissa Eymard

South Larose Elementary

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Valery Rios

W.S. Lafargue Elementary

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Leslie Talbot

Chackbay Elementary

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Erin St. Pierre

Galliano Elementary

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Brittney Adams

Lockport Lower Elementary

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Tricia Thibodaux

Raceland Lower Elementary

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Jenny Albert

St. Charles Elementary

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Distinguished Graduates

A legacy of excellence from our outstanding alumni

Name
Company
Year
Mike Duplantis
John Deere
2024-25
Chad and Trixy Boudreaux
Joe's Septic Contractors, INC.
2023-24
Carl Johnson
NFL Referee
2022-23
Hank Danos
Danos
2019-20
Ben Bordelon
Bollinger Shipyards
2018
Ed "BeBe" Orgeron
Head Coach of LSU Football
2017
Anthony Jones
Fisk University
2014
Dr. Maria Cruse
Thibdaux Regional Health System
2013
Dr. James Leonard
Thibodaux Regional Health System
2011
Mark Boudreaux
NASA Engineer
2009
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Whether you’re a teacher, parent, donor, or partner—you matter to us.

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Lafourche Education Foundation
P.O. Box 529, Thibodaux, LA 70302

985-205-3737

501c3 Nonprofit Organization

Tax ID number 31-574723

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