Greetings Families of Emily C. Watkins Elementary,
My name is Shontrece Lathers, and I am very excited to introduce myself as the new interim principal of Emily C. Watkins Elementary School. I am honored that I was chosen to lead such an amazing school and school community. I have heard nothing but positive things about the students, teachers, and parent community.
I come to you with 17 years of experience as an educator ranging from the elementary and middle school levels. My experiences have helped me see the social, academic, and behavioral transitions of students from kindergarten to their eighth-grade year. I have spent the last 17 years working at Lake Pontchartrain Elementary in the capacity of a 1st, 3rd, and 5th-grade teacher. I served as a mentor teacher for one year and have served as an Assistant Principal for the last five years.
I wholeheartedly believe that great schools are the result of great teachers and my primary goal is to continue to support the teachers of Emily C. Watkins to provide them with the tools they need to continue to be successful and help your children grow and prosper.
I am thrilled about the remainder of the school year and look forward to working with the staff to ensure that the students of Emily C. Watkins have a school year filled with quality instruction. Please know that my door is always open.
Let’s work together as we continue Leading the way to excellence!
Mrs. Lathers