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Krystal Smith: Being an educator is her calling
Krystal Smith, 39, played “a lot of school” when she was growing up. Her favorite childhood game is…
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Jeremy Deamon has a ‘passion for educating the youth of tomorrow and seeing them become successful’
Jeremy Deamon, 37, instills values in his students that will guide them into a life of productivity and…
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Teacher D’Antoinette ‘Dee’ Jackson: ‘We must educate, encourage and elevate every student’
D’Antoinette “Dee” Jackson, 41, loves math. She wants others to love it, too. She is an eighth-grade math…
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Teacher Martha Dalton has ‘the honor’ of preparing her students for their next steps in life
Lake Charles College Prep teacher Martha Dalton, 57, enjoys working with high school students because she has the…
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VIDEO: Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week surprise
Demetrius Alsandro Gatewood is this week’s Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week.
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Band director Demetrius Gatewood encourages free-thinking in his classroom
For Demetrius Alsandro Gatewood, 47, music is an intersectional study that plays a crucial role in students’ lifelong…
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VIDEO: Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week surprise
Hannah Harless is this week’s Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week.
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Teacher Hannah Harless: ‘Every day is a new adventure’
Lake Charles native Hannah Harless, 30, teaches more than just curriculum in her classroom. She teaches at St.…
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VIDEO: Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week surprise
Jill LeBato is this week’s Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week.
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Best part of teaching for Jill LeBato is ‘helping her students flourish’
Jill LeBato, 58, finally got to return to her “home” this school year: fifth grade. She has 30…