Louisiana's Top Educators Honored at Annual Gala

Tia Mechelle Trahan, principal of Lafayette Middle School in Lafayette, Louisiana, has been named Louisiana's Principal of the Year at the 17th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala. Trahan, a National Board Certified Teacher, has over 20 years of experience in education and is known for her dedication to bridging gaps and maximizing the potential of educators and students.