Washington-Marion Principal Named Louisiana High School Principal of the Year
Washington-Marion Principal Named Louisiana High School Principal of the Year
Published July 19, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Education announced the 2022 Louisiana Teacher and Principal of the Year at the 15th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Awards Gala, which was held virtually the evening of Friday, July 16, 2021.
Ronnie Harvey, Jr. of Washington-Marion Magnet High School in Calcasieu Parish has been named the 2022 Louisiana High School Principal of the Year.
In partnership with Dream Teachers and the Louisiana Association of Principals, the Department annually recognizes and celebrates some of the state’s most exceptional educators through the Teacher and Principal of the Year programs. These programs provide an opportunity to acknowledge teachers and leaders who are making exceptional gains with students.
School systems from across the state submitted nominations to the state-level Teacher and Principal of the Year process. All Teacher and Principal of the Year finalists and semi-finalists were celebrated and honored at the virtual awards gala. To learn more about the current and previous Teacher and Principal of the Year honorees, visit the Awards Program page.
Annelise Cassar Tedesco of Chalmette High School in St. Bernard Parish was named the 2022 State Teacher of the Year. Marco French of Queensborough Elementary School in Caddo Parish was named the 2022 State Principal of the Year.
Follow this link to view a complete list of the 2022 Louisiana Teachers and Principals of the Year.
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