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Staff Directory

Welcome to our Staff Directory! Here, you’ll find a comprehensive list of our dedicated team members, each of whom plays a vital role in our Human Resources department. This directory is designed to help you easily connect with the right person. Browse through our staff profiles to learn more about their roles, and contact information. We're here to assist and collaborate, so don’t hesitate to reach out!

Donna Joseph

Donna W. Joseph
Chief Human Resources Officer

Donna W. Joseph is a lifelong resident of Jefferson Parish, a product of Jefferson Parish Schools, and proud graduate of John Ehret High School. Joseph has been a servant of public education for 23 years. Her career started in the entertainment and television industry, which led her to becoming a local business owner. In the early 90’s she decided to follow her dream of becoming a teacher. During her tenure as an educator, Ms. Joseph has served in various capacities: teacher, department chairperson, Title I team leader, bully prevention program director, testing coordinator, assistant principal, recruiter, HR administrator, HR director, and management trustee on the Jefferson Federation of Teachers Health and Welfare Fund Board. Joseph holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in economics and a master’s degree in educational leadership.

To help assist in getting your human resource questions or concerns to the right individual, please see the following helpful numbers:

The Human Resources Department also has a dedicated email (humanresources@jpschools.org)

Marianne Trahant

Contact

Executive Director of Employee Services

Ira Wilson

Contact

Executive Director of Performance Management

Karen Griffiths

Contact
Director of Benefits & Leaves

Trovania Otkins

Contact

Director of Recruitment and Selection

George Hebert

Contact

Director of Support Performance and Professional Accountability

Holly Gassenberger

Contact

Director of Personnel Services