2025-2025 Thrive Academy Board Meeting Schedule
The anticipated Board Meeting Schedule for the SY25-26 reflects an every 4 months rotation.
Beginning July 2025 – March 2026. Meeting will be held the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
DATES:
All meetings below will be hosted at noon Location is TBD.
November 19th, 2025
April 1st, 2026
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Leslie Austin or Tia Williams at 225-367-6855 or laustin@thriveb.org or twiliams@thrivebr.org, describing the assistance that is necessary.
Pursuant to the requirements of La. R.S. 42:7, matters not included on the agenda posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting will not be considered unless the board members present vote unanimously to add the item to the agenda.
Thrive Academy Board Members
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Rick Edmonds
Senate Education Committee Chair
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Aly Rau
Appointed by DCFS
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Hillar Moore
East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney
hmoore@thrivebr.org
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Andrea O’Konski
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Adonica Pelichet- Duggan
Louisiana Department of Education
adonica@brallianceaction.org
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William S. Gaudin
Chairman
Appointed by House Education
sgaudin@thrivebr.org
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Bret Hanemann
Department of Child and Family Care Appointee
Bret.Hanemann.DCFS@la.gov
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Brianna Thorn
Thrive Academy Staff Representative
tmcghee@thrivebr.org
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David Alexander
LA Association of Superintendent
Meet Our Leadership Team
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Paul Sampson
Superintendent
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Melanie Holmes
Head of School
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Brooke Mitchell
Associate Principal
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Jeris Johnson
Instructional Specialist
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Patra Melchior
Instructional Specialist
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Kendrick Cooper
Director of Digital Media
Head Track and Field Coach
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Jeremy Hamlet
Director of Exceptional Student Services
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Devon Breaux
Athletic Director
Head Football Coach
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Henry Harris
Dean of Students
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Lauren Gonzales
School Counselor
District Testing Coordinator
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Arvianna Woodland
Director of Admissions
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Tia Williams
Chief Operating Officer
Custodian of Record
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Leslie Austin
Director of Human Resources
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Talaya Johnson
Director of Student Health & Wellness
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James Pounders
Chief Financial Officer
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Jatoya Booth
Procurement Specialist
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Cedric Wilson
Technology Specialist
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Cassandra Spears
Cafeteria Manager
Meet Residential Leadership Team
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Ronald Whicker
Director of Residential Life
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Tierra Harrison
Assistant Director of Residential Life
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Ethel Johnson
Assistant Director of Residential Life
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Victoria Lawson
Dean of Students