Join us Under the Big Top on March 16, 2023 at 7:00 pm for United Way of Acadiana’s Teacher Awards presented by Love Our Schools! 

Tickets are available at https://tickets.heymanncenter.com/…/tickets/1226/3179/

2023 Teacher Awards Finalists

Elementary School Finalists

Jennifer Cohen

Prairie Elementary School

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Andrea Hardy

Martial Billeaud Elementary School

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Frances Rami

Westside Elementary School

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Middle School Finalists

Kristie Bentley

Lafayette Christian Academy

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Dr. Rendell James

Paul Breaux Middle School

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Kristy Sturm

Edgar Martin Middle School

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High School Finalists

Shome Dasgupta

Ascension Episcopal School

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Chase McDonald

David Thibodeaux STEM Magnet Academy

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Dr. James Quebedeaux

Acadiana High School

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Inspirational Finalists

Zoe Ange

Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School

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Angela Rosteet

L.J. Alleman Middle School

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Keesha Sices

Carencro High School

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Full 2023 Nominee List

Check out the full list of nominees for the 2023 Teacher Awards below.

2023 Teacher Awards Sponsors

presenting sponsor

Red Carpet Sponsor

Cox Communications Inc.

Pin Patrol Sponsor

Acadian Companies

Private Social Sponsor

First Horizon

Giveaway Sponsors

Meritus Credit Union & Travel Machine – Cruise

Dianna Rae Jewelry – Blue Zircon 14kt Gold Earrings

Junior League of Lafayette – Spa Package

Radar Solutions – Laptop