St. Bernard Parish Public Schools Announces Outstanding Support Employees

St. Bernard Parish Public School System Announces Outstanding Employees

Recognition, appreciation, and gratitude were on display when each of the schools and facilities in the St. Bernard Parish Public School System selected an Outstanding Support Employee for the 2025-2026 school year. 

From receptionists, to custodians, to paraprofessionals and bus drivers, these individuals were chosen by their coworkers for their professionalism and dedication to their jobs and the students in their care. Each department in the St. Bernard Parish Public School System coordinates and collaborates with each other, focused on providing safety, security, and quality educational instruction to our students. Like any goal, the best way to achieve it, is as a cohesive team, united in purpose. These outstanding employees have exhibited excellence in their commitment to that goal.

This year’s winners include:

- Arabi Elementary | Tresha Murphy

- Arlene Meraux Elementary | Karen Guidry

- Chalmette Elementary| Alexis Argo

- J. F. Gauthier Elementary | Amber Beck

- Joseph J. Davies Elementary | Dawnell Bartholomew 

- Lacoste Elementary | Rebecca Moore

- W. Smith, Jr. Elementary | Brandi Treadaway 

- Andrew Jackson Middle | Natasha Ballard 

- N. P. Trist Middle | LaKendra Hill

- St. Bernard Middle | Nina Schultz

- CF Rowley Alternative | Shelby Roy

- Chalmette High | Keiwanda Thompson

-Maintenance & Transportation | Lorraine Hernandez

-Central Office | Angie Bertheaud

Superintendent Doris Voitier said this Recognition Program is a wonderful opportunity to spotlight those who so often work behind the scenes. “For every child in the classroom, there are teams of dedicated adults whose daily efforts help students grow and thrive,” she said. “These fourteen Outstanding Support Employees are part of the strong roots that support our schools, and we are proud to recognize them for the role they play in building bright futures for every child, every day.”