Greetings Family, Friends and Community Members!
My name is Michelle Seymour, and I am elated and humbly honored to be named the Interim Principal at Emily C. Watkins Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year. It is with profound gratitude and hope that I take on this role as I continue my educational career in St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools.
I am a life-long resident of LaPlace, and my family has been active in our community. My father was a police officer with St. John for over 30 years, and my mother was a nurse at River Parish Hospital. My teaching career in St. John began in 2007. I transferred to Emily C. Watkins in 2016 teaching middle school and later became a mentor teacher. After graduating with my Masters, I was promoted to the district level as a Curriculum Facilitator, then as a Curriculum Coordinator and most recently, I held the position of Supervisor of Elementary Education while completing the Aspiring Principal Fellowship with the Louisiana Department of Education.
My passion is high quality learning experiences for all students, and it is my hope to bring this passion to ECW. My goal is to align my personal educational belief of all stakeholders working together to provide a community where ALL students have equitable, safe spaces to learn, grow and excel, to that of the St. John the Baptist Parish Public School Instructional Vision which states:
All scholars will learn at high levels and master grade level standards through the aligned educator actions that are anchored in high expectations and equity to ensure access and opportunity for all.
I look forward to our partnership, as we work together for a successful 2024-2025 school year.
Educationally Yours,
Michelle Seymour
Interim Principal