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Ms. Allison Champagne has been named the next leader of L.J. Alleman Fine Arts Magnet Academy. Champagne has been dedicated to the field of education for more than 26 years, with all of her experience at the middle school level.
She began her teaching career at Broussard Middle School before becoming the school’s instructional leader. She then served as an assistant principal at L.J. Alleman Fine Arts Magnet Academy for five years and assumed the role of principal at Broussard Middle School in 2020.
“I am looking forward to returning to L.J. Alleman and working collaboratively with all stakeholders to prepare students for academic success and social growth, while continuing to develop a dynamic Fine Arts Magnet Academy,” states Champagne.
Champagne holds a bachelor’s and master's degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. During her time as principal, Broussard Middle School showed continued academic growth and was recognized by the state of Louisiana as a Comeback School.
Taking the lead at Broussard Middle School is Mr. Cale Broussard. Broussard spent the first four years of his career as a social studies teacher at Acadian Middle School and the next four years as a social studies teacher at Broussard Middle School. During his tenure at both schools, Broussard was recognized as Teacher of the Year multiple times.
Broussard spent one year as an assistant principal at Parks Middle School before returning to the district as an assistant principal of David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy, where he has spent the last four years. When asked about this promotion, Broussard stated, “I look forward to continuing to grow Broussard Middle School as a school of excellence.“
Broussard earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a master’s degree in educational leadership from the Louisiana State University Shreveport.