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The Parish Education Network Studio
The Parish Education Network Studio, PEN-TV, is directed by Jack Jackson and Barry Lemoine. Through its cable access and YouTube channel, PEN highlights the people and the programs in our school community while informing parents and stakeholders of important events and updates regarding our school district.
In addition to recording and broadcasting our school board meetings, the “Men of PEN” also create original programming like its monthly good news feature, Super News.
PEN-TV is also part of our Communications Team, developing content to be shared on a variety of our social media platforms.
Please check out our YouTube page for the latest in St. Bernard Parish Schools news.
Meet the Team
Barry Lemoine
Writer & Producer
A New Orleans native and St. Bernard resident for over 30 years, Barry is an award-winning writer, educator, and producer of educational television. For the last two decades, he has served as the writer, producer, and on-air talent for PEN-TV, the cable-access channel for the St. Bernard Public School System. His writing has also been featured in an array of publications including Times-Picayune | NOLA.com and the St. Bernard Magazine. Barry’s work highlights the performing arts, education, and community events in and around St. Bernard Parish. He also hosts educational and artistic community workshops for children, community leaders, and senior citizens.
Jack Jackson
Editor & Programmer for St. Bernard Parish Public Schools
For the last two decades, Jack has been part of the team at Pen-TV, the Parish Educational Network, serving as its editor, programmer, and technician. He is involved in all areas of pre and post-production and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of audio-visual and broadcasting equipment for schools throughout the district. Jack is also active in the local theatre scene, serving as a Technical Director for varied productions staged at venues across the state. A proud Owl from the Class of 1997, he credits his passion for broadcasting and his love of theatre to his time as a student at Chalmette High School.