The Natchitoches Parish School Board has announced interim leadership appointments at L.P. Vaughn Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.

Chriscella M. Metoyer has been named interim assistant principal of discipline at L.P. Vaughn. In this role, she will oversee student discipline, support campus culture initiatives and collaborate with faculty, staff and families to promote positive student behavior and academic success.

Metoyer has more than 20 years of experience in education, serving as a teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal and program director for Head Start during her career. She has also served as the district’s early childhood special education facilitator for the past two years.

Rodrick Johnson has been named interim discipline coordinator at L.P. Vaughn for the 2026-2027 school year. In this position, he will work closely with administrators, teachers, students and families to help foster a safe, respectful and positive school environment while supporting student accountability and personal growth.

Johnson has served as a coach and educator at L.P. Vaughn Elementary and is described as a dedicated leader, mentor and educator with a passion for youth development.

Superintendent Dr. Grant Eloi expressed confidence in both appointees and their commitment to student success.

“We are excited to have Mrs. Metoyer and Mr. Johnson serving in these important leadership roles at L.P. Vaughn,” Eloi said. “Their combined experience, dedication to students and commitment to creating a positive school culture will greatly benefit the students, staff and families of the L.P. Vaughn community.”