SUPERINTENDENT

Mr. Byler was named the Superintendent of schools in August of 2020. He previously served as the principal of North Vermilion High School. Byler previously served the district as a teacher, coach, and assistant principal. In 2018, Byler was named the Louisiana State Principal of the Year. In his role as the superintendent, Byler oversees the management of the day-to-day operations of the school system. He works hand in hand with his leadership team and with school leaders to accomplish his daily task. He also serves as the secretary-treasurer of the Vermilion Parish School Board. He is married to Stacy Broussard Byler of Abbeville and is the father of three children, Grace, Britt, and Lily.

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF CURRICULUM, LEADERSHIP AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS

With 25 years of experience in education, seven years as a classroom teacher, four years as a VPSB curriculum interventionist, seven years as an assistant principal (LeBlanc and J.H. Williams Middle School), two years as principal (Milton Elementary/Middle School), and three years serving as the Director of School Leadership for VPSB, Mrs. Kimberly Etie was named the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Federal Programs beginning July 6th, 2021. Throughout her leadership roles, she has managed all aspects of curriculum development, including writing curriculum, designing professional development, supervising implementation, instructional coaching, and evaluating teachers and leaders. As Assistant Superintendent, Mrs. Kim oversees instructional programming across the district as well as oversees federal program budgets. Kim is a proud 1993 graduate of Abbeville High School and is married to Shawn Etie of Erath. Together, they have one son, Everett.  When she is not working, Kim enjoys traveling and fishing with her family and friends. 

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF PERSONNEL AND OPERATIONS

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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Mr. Johnson was named Chief Financial Officer in December 2017.  He previously served as Federal Funds Accountant and Special Accounting Coordinator and has been employed by the Vermilion Parish School Board since October 2008.  He is a Certified Louisiana School Business Official and has served on the Louisiana Association of School Business Officials Board of Directors.  He is responsible for the planning and supervision of the financial operations of the Vermilion Parish School Board.  He is married to Mrs. Hannah Johnson and is the proud father of four children.

COORDINATING SUPERVISOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

 Mr. Scot Hebert was named Coordinating Supervisor of Special Education in July of 2023. He began his career in education in 1997. He previously served as a Special Education Coordinator, Special Education Teacher, and Health and Physical Education Teacher. In his role as Coordinating Supervisor of Special Education, he works closely with his special education staff, school administrators, teachers, and curriculum personnel to ensure that all students with exceptionalities have access to the general education curriculum. He is married to Lauren Trahan Hebert, a 3rd grade teacher at Kaplan Elementary, and is the father of one son, Carter.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SUPERVISOR

Lola Vallaire-Thomas is the Supervisor of Early Childhood for Vermilion Parish School Board. Previously, Mrs. Thomas served as the Pre-K Facilitator for the school district. In her work with early childhood, she collaborates with local Type III childcare centers, early head start and head start providers to coordinate high-quality care and education for our children ages birth to four years old. Mrs. Thomas has also served Vermilion Parish as an Assistant and Principal of Eaton Park Elementary from 2011 to 2016. Prior to joining the district, Mrs. Thomas started her education career in 1995 as a kindergarten teacher for 13 years with Lafayette Parish School System. By 2007, she transitioned into a position as an In-School Suspension teacher for Broussard Middle, Ernest Gallet Elementary, and Milton Elementary/Middle Schools. Mrs. Thomas is married to Alfred “John” Thomas, Jr. and resides in Lafayette Parish.

ELEMENTARY SUPERVISOR OF INSTRUCTION 

Mrs. Landry was appointed as the Elementary Supervisor of Instruction in July of 2018. Shawri began her career in education in 1993. She previously served the district as a classroom teacher (Vermilion Parish Elementary Teacher of the Year 2006-2007), school level Reading Coach, and District Level Curriculum Facilitator. In her role as the Elementary Supervisor, Shawri Landry oversees the implementation of all curriculum and assessments in grades kindergarten through fourth grade. She works hand in hand with the elementary district curriculum team, school-level administrators, and classroom teachers to provide the best educational opportunity possible for the students of Vermilion Parish. She is married to Gary Landry of Maurice and is the mother of three daughters, Madison, Molly, and Mary-Claire.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPERVISOR OF INSTRUCTION

Mrs. Adrienne Theriot was named the Middle School Supervisor of Instruction in July of 2018. She began her career in education in 2001.  Previously, she worked as a  District Middle School Curriculum Facilitator and as a middle school teacher in our district.  In her role as supervisor, Mrs. Theriot oversees the instructional programs in grades 5-8 and works closely with the middle school district curriculum team, administrators, and teachers to assist in the implementation of these programs. In addition, she also works with schools to assist families in playing an active role in their child's academic success. She is married to Nicholas Theriot of Maurice and is the mother of two children, Kaitlyn, and Carson.

SECONDARY SUPERVISOR OF INSTRUCTION

Mrs. Brandy Broussard was named High School Supervisor of Instruction in July of 2021. She began her career in education in 2002. Previously she served the community of Gueydan as a classroom teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal.  In her role as Supervisor of High School Instruction she works closely with school administrators, teachers, and the High School Curriculum team on the implementation of rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. She is married to Stacy Broussard of Gueydan and is the mother of three children, Cydney, Spencer and Slade.

SUPERVISOR OF DISTANCE LEARNING

Mrs. Sharron Pillette was named the Interim Supervisor of Distance Learning on August 16, 2021. She began her career in education in 1990. Previously, she worked as a special education inclusion teacher behavior interventionist and special education coordinator for the middle and high schools in our district. Mrs. Pillette was officially hired as the Supervisor of Distance Learning on July 1, 2022.
In her role as supervisor, Mrs. Pillette oversees the implementation of instructional software programs in the district schools, alternative programs, and homebound programs. She works closely with administrators, teachers, and curriculum personnel in this capacity. In addition, she also coordinates the distance learning summer school program for repeat and new credit.

She is married to Kibbie Pillette of Abbeville and is the mother of two children, Joshua, and Janiah.

SUPERVISOR OF HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUCTION AND LIBRARIANS

Ms. Dugas has been employed with the Vermilion Parish School Board since 1972.  She earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1972, a Master of Education in 1976, and an Education Specialist In 1977 from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette.  She is certified as a Grades 6-12 social studies teacher, Grades K-12 principal, Grades 1-12 parish/city school supervisor of instruction, Grades 1-12 supervisor of student teaching, and Grades 1-12 school superintendent.  After teaching Civics for six years at Abbeville High School, she was selected and assigned to the Central office as the Grades 7-12 Social Studies Supervisor.  Ms. Dugas gives much credit to her interest and love for social studies to her Abbeville High School social studies teachers, Kearney Stakes, Calvin Hebert, and Earle Broussard as well as her many elementary and middle school social studies teachers.  Her job duties include library coordination and secondary curriculum.  Her most precious gifts are her son and daughter-in-law and her three grandchildren.

SUPERVISOR OF CAREER AND TECH ED AND HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Mr. Richard earned a Bachelor's degree from USL and a Master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from McNeese. He previously served as a classroom teacher, Supervisor of Transportation, and Supervisor of Facilities and Maintenance. In his role as Supervisor of Career Tech Ed. Richard works with school administrators and CTE teachers on curriculum and career-focused programs that provide students with opportunities to earn Industry-Based Credentials and prepares them to enter the workforce.  He is married to Susan M. Richard. 

SUPERVISOR OF FINE ARTS, WORLD LANGUAGES, AND FRENCH IMMERSION

Rachelle Brown is the Supervisor of Fine Arts, World Languages and French Immersion. In her most current role, Mrs. Brown served on the district level as a Section 504 Facilitator in Lafayette Parish. For five years, she was the Principal of LeBlanc Elementary School where French Immersion was started in Vermilion Parish. In 2021, Mrs. Brown was named as the Louisiana State Elementary Principal of the Year. Mrs. Brown previously served as the Assistant Principal of Cecil Picard Elementary in Maurice, and S.J. Montgomery Elementary in Lafayette. Prior to becoming an educational leader, she was a middle school band director in Lafayette and Acadia Parishes. Mrs. Brown earned her Master of Education and Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. In her role as supervisor, she works closely with fine arts teachers, French teachers, and administrators to ensure that students receive an enriching educational experience in the arts and languages. She is married to Thomas Brown and has one daughter, Meredith Brown.

TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

Mr. Lemaire was named District Technology Manager for the Vermilion Parish School Board in July of 2017. He previously served the district as Special Education Coordinator, Special Education Technician, Special Education Teacher, and Health and Physical Education Teacher. In his role as District Technology Manager, he oversees the day-to-day operations of the technology department and works with all school board employees with their technology needs. Mr. Lemaire is a lifelong resident of Vermilion Parish. He is married to Patricia Marceaux Lemaire of Meaux and together they have three children.  

INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER

Joyce was appointed as Information Systems Manager in July 2021.  She has been employed with the school board since 1988 initially hired as a systems analyst and programmer directly supporting the business department.  Over the years she has been more involved with implementing new software applications for the district and supporting JCampus, our Student Information System.  She is the proud mother of two daughters, Kortney and Kelsey, and grandmother of Elizabeth, Joshua, Benjamin, Olivia, Christopher, and Emma-Grace.

FACILITIES MANAGER

Mr. Richard was named Facilities Manager in July of 2017. He previously served as Athletic Director, a teacher, and a coach at Erath High School. Before his time at Erath High, he served as a teacher and a coach at Erath Middle School.  He holds a Master of Education Degree and a Bachelor of Science Degree. He has twenty-six years of experience. In his role as the Facilities Manager, Richard oversees the management of the day-to-day operations of all Vermilion Parish school plant facilities. He works hand in hand with his maintenance team and with school leaders to accomplish his daily task. He also serves as a member of the crisis team. He is married to Shelanne Cormier Richard of Erath and is the father of three children, Alani, Wyatt, and Brees.

SUPERVISOR OF TRANSPORTATION

Mr. Small was named Supervisor of Transportation in July of 2012. He previously was a classroom teacher at Belle Place Middle in New Iberia (94-96), a classroom teacher at Pearl C. Anderson Middle School in the inner city of Dallas, Tx. (96-98), a classroom teacher at New Iberia Senior High (98-02), In-School Suspension at Westgate High School (02-05), Asst. Principal at Abbeville High (05-08), Asst. Principal at JHW Middle School (08-12), VPSB Supervisor of Transportation (12-Present). As Supervisor of Transportation, Mr. Small sees the daily operation of the Transportation System for the parish. He works as part of the Supervisor team and also works with Principals to solve issues on the buses. He is married to Sheree Clavelle Small, a 3rd-grade teacher in Iberia Parish and they have 3 kids, Saasha 23,  Kyson 17,  and recently adopted Seniveah who is 3.

COORDINATING SUPERVISOR OF CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS

 Amy Fremin joined the Vermilion Parish School Board team in December of 2013. She has been a part school systems serving in Child Nutrition Programs for over 20 years. She is a Registered Dietitian, holds a Master’s Degree in Science, and is a Certified School Nutrition Specialist. As the Coordinating Supervisor of the Child Nutrition Program, Amy works daily on feeding the students nutritious, high quality meals along with being fiscally responsible to the district and community. She also has the responsibility of managing 16 preparation kitchens, 1 satellite kitchen, continuing education and training, food safety and sanitation regulations, and procurement procedures. Prior to the school systems, Amy worked in the hospital and nursing home settings. She is involved in numerous outside activities to continue her knowledge in the child nutrition realm including affiliations with the School Nutrition Association and the School Nutrition Association of Louisiana. Outside of work, Amy’s pastimes include service work with church, personal fitness, and being a mom of three magnificent children.

CHILD WELFARE AND ATTENDANCE SUPERVISOR

Mr. Alonzo Lewis was named Child Welfare and Attendance Supervisor for the Vermilion Parish School Board in January of 2023. He previously served the district as a special education coordinator (18-22) and in various related roles. He was an assistant principal at Westgate High School in New Iberia, LA (12-18), a regular education and special education teacher at the elementary and high school level in St Mary and Iberia Parish, (99-12). He is also a veteran of the US Navy. In his role as Child Welfare & Attendance Supervisor, he works closely with school administrators and serves the district in the following areas: school census, attendance zone and domicile officer, homeless liaison, due process hearing officer, adult education age waivers and student work permits. He is married to Charmaine Lewis and together they have two daughters Nya and Jazmin.