The Natchitoches Parish School Board (NPSB) has announced its 2026–2027 District Employees of the Year, recognizing five employees for their dedication and contributions to the school system.
Superintendent Dr. Grant Eloi surprised the recipients with the announcements alongside their colleagues and students.
The 2026–2027 District Employees of the Year are:
- Principal of the Year: Natalie Ducote, NSU Middle Lab Principal
- Elementary Teacher of the Year: Angela Mitchell, L.P. Vaughn Kindergarten Teacher
- Middle School Teacher of the Year: Kristy Strother, NSU Middle Lab seventh- and eighth-grade math teacher
- High School Teacher of the Year: TaMeshia Frederick, Natchitoches Central High School financial literacy and business math teacher
- Support Personnel of the Year: Janette Hubbard, Natchitoches Central High School bookkeeper
The Natchitoches Parish School Board recognized the recipients for their hard work, dedication and commitment to students and the district.
The district plans to share individual announcements highlighting each of the five recipients, along with school-level winners in each category.
NPSB also thanked BOM Bank for sponsoring the gifts presented to the District Employees of the Year.
The surprise announcements took place during Red Ribbon Week, with students and staff participating in themed activities that included pajamas, country attire and wearing red.
