Submitted by the Lafayette Parish School System
LAFAYETTE, LA (December 18, 2024) – Superintendent Francis Touchet, Jr., and the LPSS leadership team surprised outstanding educators today with the announcement of the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year and Instructional Leader of the Year honorees.
Superintendent Touchet expressed his enthusiasm while recognizing these exceptional educators, stating:
“The classroom is where the magic of education happens. Lafayette Parish is blessed with a wealth of talented educators who inspire growth and empower students to achieve their fullest potential.”
2025-2026 Teachers of the Year:
- High School: Holly Grefe, Lafayette High
- Middle School: Brittany Hebert, Broussard Middle
- Elementary School: Sara Bergeron, L. Leo Judice Elementary
2025-2026 Instructional Leaders of the Year:
- High School: Ariane Sylvan, Northside High
- Middle School: Ivy Wiltz, Judice Middle
- Elementary School: Crystal Hale, Evangeline Elementary
2025-2026 New Teacher of the Year:
- Kelley Burns, LeRosen Preparatory
These outstanding educators will advance to the zone competition and, if successful, will represent Lafayette Parish in the state competition in May.
Congratulations to our LPSS Teachers and Instructional Leaders of the Year for their unwavering dedication to delivering quality education and inspiring students to thrive!
