Love Our Schools proudly honored 15 outstanding educators and support staff as Education All-Star Finalists, recognizing their extraordinary impact on students, campuses, and the Lafayette Parish School System.
On January 8 and 9, 2026, Love Our Schools, joined by District Office leadership staff, visited campuses across the parish to surprise each finalist with a personalized celebration recognizing their dedication, leadership, and heart for public education. These finalists represent the very best of Lafayette Parish schools and were selected for one of three distinguished honors: Hall of Fame, Breakout All-Star, or All Heart.
“LPSS appreciates the year-round support of Love Our Schools and them taking on this project to continue celebrating our teachers,” says Superintendent Francis Touchet, Jr. “ Education All-Stars showcases our teachers through the eyes of their students and families, the people impacted most by their dedication and commitment.”
2026 Education All-Star Finalists
Hall of Fame – Elementary
- Amy Word — Westside Elementary
- Annette Bodin — Milton Elementary
- Latoya Rideau — Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary
Hall of Fame – Middle School
- Britney Taylor — Acadian Middle School
- Steven Poulan — Carencro Middle School
- Mireille Mouton — Carencro Middle School
Hall of Fame – High School
- Emily Benoit — Ovey Comeaux High School
- Mason Denux — Ovey Comeaux High School
- Sara Mulligan — Southside High School
Breakout All-Star
- Mark Mouton — Carencro Middle School
- Harley Dupre — Southside High School
- Emily Weber — Edgar Martin Middle School
All Heart
- Kathryn Twiner — Carencro Bob Lily Elementary
- Wilton Allen — Southside High School
- Ali Cantrell — Milton Elementary / Middle
Interestingly, two of the finalists, Mirielle Mouton and Mark Mouton, at Carencro Middle School are mother and son!
The Education All-Stars celebration will culminate on Friday, February 7 at 3:00 PM during the Ragin’ Cajuns Men’s Basketball game, where the winners in each category will be announced during halftime in front of the community they serve. The community is invited to come celebrate these amazing individuals.
“Education All-Stars is about more than awards, it’s about gratitude,” said Love Our Schools’ Executive Director, Millicent Nugent. “We are incredibly proud to celebrate these finalists and to recognize the thousands of educators and support staff who fuel our public schools in Lafayette Parish every single day. Their work shapes lives, strengthens our community, and builds our future.”