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Ascension Parish Board introduces three new school administrators
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Ian Thorpe introduced three new administrators — Michelle Courtney, Jennifer Franklin and Abigail Gautreaux — who each thanked the board and pledged commitment to their schools and communities.
Superintendent Dr. Ian Thorpe introduced three new administrators to the Ascension Parish school system and invited each to address the board.
Dr. Thorpe described Michelle Courtney’s education and long career in Ascension Parish schools and introduced her as principal of Calabrio's Conery; Courtney thanked the board and community and said she looked forward to serving students and families. He then introduced Jennifer Franklin as principal of Lorry Middle School, noting her education and prior administrative and coaching roles; Franklin thanked the board and emphasized commitment to her students and community. A third administrator, introduced as Abigail Gautreaux (referred to in the discussion as Ally in portions of the transcript), also spoke about returning to Ascension Parish and supporting students and staff.
Why it matters: leadership changes at the school level shape school culture, priorities and operations; each new administrator emphasized local ties and a focus on student success.
Next steps: the administrators will assume their duties in their respective schools and the board welcomed them to the district.
