A DeSoto Principal is among finalists named by the Louisiana Department of Education.  The announcement was made during the 2022 Teacher Leader Summit. The 18 finalists are elementary, middle, and high school educators from school systems across the state.

From North DeSoto High School, Principal Tammie Phillips is among the finalists.  North DeSoto High posted, “Congratulations to Mrs. Phillips. We are excited to celebrate with her.”  Phillips is one of nine finalists still in the running for Louisiana Principal of the Year.

All Teacher and Principal of the Year finalists and semifinalists will be celebrated and honored at the 16th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala, which will be held at the WWII Museum in New Orleans on the evening of July 30.