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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:
Teachers of the Year
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.
2026 Parish Winners
Elementary
Jenny Albert
St. Charles Elementary
Middle School
Amber Gautreaux
Raceland Middle School
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
Rebecca Comeaux
Cut Off Elementary
Whitney Cheramie
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary
Cynthia Foret
Lockport Upper Elementary
Shannon Dumas
Raceland Upper Elementary
Ashley Dempster
Thibodaux Elementary
April Loupe
Bayou Blue Elementary
Melinie Rodrigue
C.M. Washington Elementary
Larenda Ougel
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary
Sandi Orgeron
North Larose Elementary
Melissa Eymard
South Larose Elementary
Valery Rios
W.S. Lafargue Elementary
Leslie Talbot
Chackbay Elementary
Erin St. Pierre
Galliano Elementary
Brittney Adams
Lockport Lower Elementary
Tricia Thibodaux
Raceland Lower Elementary
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 |
