JP Schools Announces Principal Appointments for 2020-21
The Jefferson Parish School Board approved consolidations and the creation of five new K-8 schools during its March 4 meeting. Below are the principal appointments made at these schools for the 2020-21 school year.
Dolhonde Elementary: Angela Bradley
Angela Bradley is the current principal of Dolhonde Elementary and will continue in that role when her school expands to a K-8 in 2020-21. Bradley led the school to earn a B for student progress on its most recent state report card.
Harahan Elementary: Stephanie Scott
Stephanie Scott is the current principal of Harahan Elementary and will continue in that role when her school expands to a K-8 in 2020-21. Under Scott’s leadership, Harahan Elementary earned a B on its most recent state report card.
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff Elementary: Richelle Caiton
Richelle Caiton is the current principal of Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff Elementary and will continue in that role when her school expands to a K-8 in 2020-21. Caiton, who is in her first year as the school’s principal, has over 20 years experience in education.
Isaac G. Joseph Elementary: Diedra Miller
Diedra Miller is the current principal of Thibodeaux Elementary. In 2020-21, Miller will become the first principal of Isaac G. Joseph Elementary, named after the district’s first African American superintendent. Miller led her school to earn an A for student progress on their most recent state report card.
Jefferson Elementary: Celest Cunningham
Celest Cunningham is the current principal of Riverdale Middle. Cunningham will lead Jefferson Elementary, which is expanding to a K-8 in 2020-21. Riverdale Middle earned a B for student progress on the school’s most recent state report card.
Woodland West Elementary: LaTonga Watts-Toney
LaTonga Watts-Toney is the current principal of Woodland West Elementary and will continue in that role when her school expands to a K-8 in 2020-21. Under Watts-Toney’s leadership, her school earned a B for student progress on its most recent state report card.