Board of Directors

The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts is governed by a dedicated group of professionals who offer a diverse wealth of experience and expertise to help guide and support the direction of the school. 

LSMSA Board of Directors

List of 23 items.

  • Dr. Vickie S. Gentry - Chair

    Gubernatorial Appointee
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  • Representative Beryl Amedee

    At Pleasure of House Committee on Education
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  • LeAnne M. Broussard

    Gubernatorial Appointee
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  • Dr. Micah Bruce-Davis

    President, Assoc. for Gifted/Talented Students of LA
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  • Dr. Susannah Craig

    Designee, Commissioner of Higher Education
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  • Dr. Misty Davis

    Designee of the LA State Superintendent of Education
    Executive Director of Attendance Strategy
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  • Jared R. Dunahoe

    Gubernatorial Appointee
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  • Dr. Greg Handel - Vice Chair

    Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
    Gallaspy College of Education, Northwestern State University
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  • Kirby Hopkins ('94) - Alumni Representative

    President, LSMSA Alumni Association
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  • Nikki Landry

    Designee of the LA State Superintendent of Education
    Department of Education
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  • Jimmy D. Long, Jr.

    Gubernatorial Appointee
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  • Dr. William B. Luster ('01)

    Gubernatorial Appointee
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  • Tana Luther ('96)

    Division of Academic Content 
    Louisiana Department of Education
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  • Stacey Melerine

    Designee Representing BESE President
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  • Senator Blake Miguez

    At Pleasure Senate Education Committee
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  • William C. "Bill" New

    Gubernatorial Appointee
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  • Representative Charles A. Owen

    At Pleasure of House Committee on Education
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  • Regina B. Pierce

    Designee of the State Superintendent of Education
    Louisiana Department of Education
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  • Jeff Powell

    President, Louisiana Association of School Superintendents & Administrators
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  • Senator Alan Seabaugh

    At Pleasure Senate Education Committee
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  • Dr. Kyle Stephens - Faculty Representative

    LSMSA Faculty Representative
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  • Carolyn Wilkinson

    Chief of Staff, Gifted and Talented Coordinator
    Office of Teaching and Learning, Division of Diverse Learners
    Louisiana Department of Education
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  • Dr. Arthur S. Williams

    Gubernatorial Appointee
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Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) is the preeminent state-supported residential high school with competitive admissions for Louisiana's high-achieving, highly-motivated sophomores, juniors, and seniors. As a public school, there is no tuition to attend, and assistance from the LSMSA Foundation ensures the program is available to all qualifying students regardless of family financial need.
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