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Terrebonne Parish board interviews candidate Torbett; vote set for Feb. 3
Summary
Mister Torbett, a 31-year district veteran, told the Terrebonne Parish School Board he would prioritize school safety, tier-1 curriculum, and fiscal responsibility if selected as superintendent and answered board questions on special education, teacher workload, technology, and communication.
Mister Torbett, a 31-year veteran of the Terrebonne Parish School District, presented his vision for the system and answered questions from board members during a superintendent candidate interview. He said his top priorities would be ensuring schools are "safe, secure, but inviting," continuing vetted "tier 1" curriculum, and maintaining fiscal responsibility to sustain programming.
Torbett opened by outlining his local background and education, including an undergraduate degree from Nicholls State and certifications in special education. He described moving from special-education teacher roles into school leadership — assistant principal and principal at Evergreen and later South Terrebonne — and said those experiences shaped his approach to…
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