2019-0170
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In Recognition: Mrs. Felicia Gomez-Walker, St. Charles Parish Public Schools Superintendent
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The Parish of St. Charles
June 3, 2019
IN RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, Felicia Gomez-Walker began her career with the St. Charles Parish School System as a teacher in 1976, teaching first and second grade at Paradis Elementary, then moved on to Allemands Elementary, and then to Luling Elementary before transitioning into administration; and,
WHEREAS, Felicia Gomez-Walker has served in a number of different capacities during her years as an educator; Instructional Specialists, Principal, Executive Director of Restructuring, Curriculum and Instruction, and Assistant Superintendent; and,
WHEREAS, while serving in these various positions, Felicia Gomez-Walker earned her Masters of Education degree in Administration and Supervision from Nicholls State University and received additional certifications as Parish or City Supervisor of Instruction in 1995, Principal for all levels in 1996, and School Superintendent in 2005; and,
WHEREAS, July of 2013, Felicia Gomez-Walker was voted unanimously to become the Superintendent of St. Charles Parish Schools, making her the first woman to be named to the position; and,
WHEREAS, during her leadership as Superintendent, St. Charles Parish Schools ranked among the top performing districts in Louisiana, test scores continued to increase, the school system won numerous national awards in finance, school safety, and communications, the website "onlyinyourstate.com" ranked the school system as the number one school district in Louisiana, and parish voters approved a bond issue that supported the construction of the Lafon Performing Arts Center; and,
WHEREAS, Felicia Gomez-Walker is a member of the American Association of School Administrators, Louisiana Association of School Executives, National Federation of Urban and Suburban School Districts, Eastern States Consortium, AdvancED (Advancing Excellence in Education), St. Charles...
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