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 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:
- Insurance: Insurance Department (349-8564)
- Retirement: Retirement Department (349-7878)
- Medical Leave Applications:
- Krissy Boutte, krissy.boutte@jpschools.org (349-7855) Employee Alphabet: A to K
- Kennisa Royal, kennisa.royal@jpschools.org (349-7879) Employee Alphabet: L to Z
- Questions about careers and application process: Trovania Otkins, trovania.otkins@jpschools.org (349-7890)
- Onboarding: humanresources@jpschools.org
- Classified Substitute Interviews: Trovania Otkins, trovania.otkins@jpschools.org (349-7890)
- Salary and Years of Experience Verification: Contact your Employment Technician
- Workers’ Compensation Claims: Jamie Babin, jamie.babin@jpschools.org (349-7760)
- Grievances and Complaints (349-7936)
The Human Resources Department also has a dedicated email (humanresources@jpschools.org)
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George Hebert
Director of Support Performance and Professional Accountability
![Holly Gassenberger]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723576463/jpschoolsorg/udaxgbh5ivmj1ar7dole/HRStaff-6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723576463/jpschoolsorg/udaxgbh5ivmj1ar7dole/HRStaff-6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723576463/jpschoolsorg/udaxgbh5ivmj1ar7dole/HRStaff-6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723576463/jpschoolsorg/udaxgbh5ivmj1ar7dole/HRStaff-6.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723576463/jpschoolsorg/udaxgbh5ivmj1ar7dole/HRStaff-6.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723576463/jpschoolsorg/udaxgbh5ivmj1ar7dole/HRStaff-6.jpg","width":2200}])
Holly Gassenberger
Director of Personnel Services
![Ira Wilson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723576463/jpschoolsorg/vcsgyej5lqniduvuhc0f/HRStaff-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723576463/jpschoolsorg/vcsgyej5lqniduvuhc0f/HRStaff-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723576463/jpschoolsorg/vcsgyej5lqniduvuhc0f/HRStaff-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723576463/jpschoolsorg/vcsgyej5lqniduvuhc0f/HRStaff-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723576463/jpschoolsorg/vcsgyej5lqniduvuhc0f/HRStaff-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723576463/jpschoolsorg/vcsgyej5lqniduvuhc0f/HRStaff-2.jpg","width":2200}])
Ira Wilson
Executive Director of Performance Management
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Jacqueline Roche
Support Performance Technician
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Jamie Toles
Insurance Technician
Karen Griffiths
Contact Me
Director of Benefits & Leaves
![Kennisa Royal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/etfup0v3hn3rthyao2ln/HRStaff-8.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/etfup0v3hn3rthyao2ln/HRStaff-8.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/etfup0v3hn3rthyao2ln/HRStaff-8.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/etfup0v3hn3rthyao2ln/HRStaff-8.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/etfup0v3hn3rthyao2ln/HRStaff-8.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/etfup0v3hn3rthyao2ln/HRStaff-8.jpg","width":2200}])
Kennisa Royal
Workers Comp & Leave Technician
![Krissy Boutte]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/bgtdpw8j0fytmzjpachy/HRStaff-9.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/bgtdpw8j0fytmzjpachy/HRStaff-9.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/bgtdpw8j0fytmzjpachy/HRStaff-9.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/bgtdpw8j0fytmzjpachy/HRStaff-9.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/bgtdpw8j0fytmzjpachy/HRStaff-9.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/bgtdpw8j0fytmzjpachy/HRStaff-9.jpg","width":2200}])
Krissy Boutte
Workers Comp & Leave Technician
![Laura Richard]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/ncbz2qjifatagmuchkmu/HRStaff-7.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/ncbz2qjifatagmuchkmu/HRStaff-7.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/ncbz2qjifatagmuchkmu/HRStaff-7.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/ncbz2qjifatagmuchkmu/HRStaff-7.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/ncbz2qjifatagmuchkmu/HRStaff-7.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/ncbz2qjifatagmuchkmu/HRStaff-7.jpg","width":2200}])
Laura Richard
Westbank Receptionist
![Leslie Lindsey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/py12ziwv4yzc1omghxjr/HRStaff-10.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/py12ziwv4yzc1omghxjr/HRStaff-10.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/py12ziwv4yzc1omghxjr/HRStaff-10.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/py12ziwv4yzc1omghxjr/HRStaff-10.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/py12ziwv4yzc1omghxjr/HRStaff-10.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/py12ziwv4yzc1omghxjr/HRStaff-10.jpg","width":2200}])
Leslie Lindsey
Support Performance Coordinator
![Marianne Trahant]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/hmiqybcnoc5xnk0zompa/HRStaff-12.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/hmiqybcnoc5xnk0zompa/HRStaff-12.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/hmiqybcnoc5xnk0zompa/HRStaff-12.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/hmiqybcnoc5xnk0zompa/HRStaff-12.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/hmiqybcnoc5xnk0zompa/HRStaff-12.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723576464/jpschoolsorg/hmiqybcnoc5xnk0zompa/HRStaff-12.jpg","width":2200}])
Marianne Trahant
Executive Director of Employee Services
![Oliver Croom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/pmn4dh5qymouvajkrtzy/HRStaff-11.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/pmn4dh5qymouvajkrtzy/HRStaff-11.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/pmn4dh5qymouvajkrtzy/HRStaff-11.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/pmn4dh5qymouvajkrtzy/HRStaff-11.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/pmn4dh5qymouvajkrtzy/HRStaff-11.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/pmn4dh5qymouvajkrtzy/HRStaff-11.jpg","width":2200}])
Oliver Croom
Eastbank Security Technician
![Oneal Scott]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/ldpgbltvljfinetkmqtm/HRStaff-13.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/ldpgbltvljfinetkmqtm/HRStaff-13.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/ldpgbltvljfinetkmqtm/HRStaff-13.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/ldpgbltvljfinetkmqtm/HRStaff-13.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/ldpgbltvljfinetkmqtm/HRStaff-13.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/ldpgbltvljfinetkmqtm/HRStaff-13.jpg","width":2200}])
Oneal Scott
Support Performance Coordinator
![Patricia Medina]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/wsxz4yp0owffezbovqc0/HRStaff-15.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/wsxz4yp0owffezbovqc0/HRStaff-15.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/wsxz4yp0owffezbovqc0/HRStaff-15.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/wsxz4yp0owffezbovqc0/HRStaff-15.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/wsxz4yp0owffezbovqc0/HRStaff-15.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/wsxz4yp0owffezbovqc0/HRStaff-15.jpg","width":2200}])
Patricia Medina
Eastbank Receptionist
![Ryan Rogers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/ffipt2x0lxs9plpx0rbv/HRStaff-14.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/ffipt2x0lxs9plpx0rbv/HRStaff-14.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/ffipt2x0lxs9plpx0rbv/HRStaff-14.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/ffipt2x0lxs9plpx0rbv/HRStaff-14.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/ffipt2x0lxs9plpx0rbv/HRStaff-14.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/ffipt2x0lxs9plpx0rbv/HRStaff-14.jpg","width":2200}])
Ryan Rogers
Recruitment & Staffing Coordinator
![Stacey McDonald]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/yhjensmuqb6a6dbrjdis/HRStaff-16.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/yhjensmuqb6a6dbrjdis/HRStaff-16.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/yhjensmuqb6a6dbrjdis/HRStaff-16.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/yhjensmuqb6a6dbrjdis/HRStaff-16.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/yhjensmuqb6a6dbrjdis/HRStaff-16.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/yhjensmuqb6a6dbrjdis/HRStaff-16.jpg","width":2200}])
Stacey McDonald
Employment Technician
![Sybil Ellis]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/znzuijiof6j9b10ca3fi/HRStaff-17.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/znzuijiof6j9b10ca3fi/HRStaff-17.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/znzuijiof6j9b10ca3fi/HRStaff-17.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/znzuijiof6j9b10ca3fi/HRStaff-17.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/znzuijiof6j9b10ca3fi/HRStaff-17.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/znzuijiof6j9b10ca3fi/HRStaff-17.jpg","width":2200}])
Sybil Ellis
Administrative Assistant
![Troi Benjamin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/re6at1coruxybiadsdmv/HRStaff-18.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/re6at1coruxybiadsdmv/HRStaff-18.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/re6at1coruxybiadsdmv/HRStaff-18.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/re6at1coruxybiadsdmv/HRStaff-18.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/re6at1coruxybiadsdmv/HRStaff-18.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723576465/jpschoolsorg/re6at1coruxybiadsdmv/HRStaff-18.jpg","width":2200}])
Troi Benjamin
Recruitment & Staffing Coordinator