At LSMSA, you'll find individual attention from a world-class academic faculty, support staff, and residential life staff.

Ranked by Niche as the 2024 best public high school faculty in the state and fifth best in the nation, LSMSA's exceptional instructors are committed to education, mentoring and supporting the school's young scholars. Of the 43 full-time faculty members, 44% have served at LSMSA for at least 10 years. Faculty are required to hold a master's degree or higher in the areas they teach. Eighty percent of LSMSA's faculty hold a Ph.D., M.F.A., or the equivalent terminal degree. In addition to their time in the classroom, our instructors devote 10 hours a week to individual tutoring, research and mentoring.

A professional residential life staff assists students in getting the most out of the internationally awarded living/learning environment by helping them develop life skills that are necessary for success at LSMSA and in college.

Faculty & Staff Directory

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    Crystal Lewis MFA
    Arts
    Associate Lecturer of Dance, Department Chair
    Year Appointed: 2018
    Office: 318-357-2559
  • Photo of Charles Jones
    Charles Jones DMA
    Arts
    Senior Lecturer of Piano
    Year Appointed: 1993
    Office: 318-357-2554
  • Photo of Marcus Journey
    Marcus Journey MFA
    Arts
    Associate Lecturer of Visual Arts
    Year Appointed: 2017
    Office: 318-357-2575
  • Photo of Chris King
    Chris King MFA
    Arts
    Principal Lecturer of Art
    Year Appointed: 2008
    Office: 318-357-2555
  • Photo of Karn Richoux
    Karn Richoux MFA
    Arts
    Instructor of Technical Theatre
    Year Appointed: 2016
    Office: 318-357-2573
  • Photo of Scott Theriot
    Scott Theriot MFA
    Arts
    Associate Lecturer of Theatre
    Year Appointed: 2018
    Office: 318-357-2566
  • Photo of Gregory Wascoe
    Gregory Wascoe MMus
    Arts
    Instructor of Voice and Chorale
    Year Appointed: 2023
    Office: 318-357-2538
  • Photo of Art Williams
    Art Williams PhD
    Arts
    Executive Director Emeritus, Instructor of Guitar
    Year Appointed: 2017
  • Photo of Michael Young
    Michael Young
    Arts
    Instructor of Instrumentals, Theory and Composition
    Year Appointed: 2024
    Office: 318-357-2537

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