⚓️ Join us Sept 28–29 in Baton Rouge for the 2025 Administrator Conference: Bringing in the Ship! 🌟 Keynote by Merlyna Valentine + powerful sessions you won’t want to miss. 👉 Register: laprincipals.org #WeLeadLA #BringingInTheShip

LOUISIANA PRINCIPALS OF THE YEAR 2026 LOUISIANA PRINCIPALS OF THE YEAR Louisiana Overall Principal of the Year JUSTIN WAX 2026 LOUISIANA OVERALL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR Justin Wax is currently serving his fourth year as principal at Denham Springs Junior High in Denham Springs.

BRANDON SINGLETON 2026 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR Brandon Singleton currently serves as the principal of Grand Coteau Elementary (GCE) in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. GCE provides services to students in Pre-K through 4th Grade.

JENNIFER BURRIS 2026 MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR Jennifer Burris is serving in her fifth year as the principal of Benton Intermediate School (Grades 5-6) in Benton, Louisiana.

ANNA FAYE CAMINITA 2026 HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR Dr. Anna Faye Caminita is currently serving Tangipahoa Parish as the principal of Ponchatoula High School (PHS) in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. PHS serves over 2000 students in grades 9-12.

The Louisiana Association of Principals office has officially moved to Baton Rouge. The new address is 11822 Justice Ave, Suite B-5 Baton Rouge, LA 70816 The phone numbers have remained the same. LAP office: 318-648-2999 LAP FAX: 318-648-2990

UPCOMING EVENTS

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN Nominate Your Assistant Principal for the 2025-2026 Assistant Principal of the Year It is time to nominate your assistant principal for the 2025-2026 Assistant Principal of the Year. Deadline to nominate is September 5.

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⚓️ Bringing in the Ship – 2025 Administrator Conference ⚓️ 📅 September 28–29, 2025 📍 L’Auberge Casino Resort, Baton Rouge Join Louisiana’s school leaders for two powerful days of networking, learning, and inspiration! 👉 Register now at laprincipals.org/meetinginfo.ph… #WeLeadLA

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🏈✨ Last night, our 2026 Louisiana Principals of the Year enjoyed the LSU vs. Louisiana Tech football game together! What a great way to celebrate their leadership and accomplishments! 💜💛 We are proud to see Louisiana school leaders shining on and off the field! 🌟