BOSSIER PARISH, La. — Bossier Parish Schools are gearing up for the start of the new academic year as local officials, administrators, and new educators gather to welcome students back to the classroom.
Bossier Parish administration, school officials, and the Airline High School band highlighted the parish's preparations and set the tone for the upcoming school year.
Jason Rowland, Superintendent of Bossier Schools, emphasized the progress made over the past year and expressed optimism for the future, declaring that this school year will be the district's best one yet.
For new teachers entering the district, the return to school represents a personal calling driven by their own experiences and a desire to make a lasting difference.
"My teacher was my constant as a foster child, and I wanted to bring that impact back to students that my teacher provided to me," said Melonie Bullock, a new teacher in the parish.
Other incoming educators shared similar inspirations rooted in their childhood memories and early ambitions.
"My fourth-grade teacher, Miss Jones, really inspired me," said Catherine Mikesell. "She really showed that you can have a great impact on all the students."
For Leslie Rivera, teaching was an innate passion that developed early on.
"I don't know, I just always kind of known," Rivera said. "I knew I wanted to help children learn and just be the foundation to their careers and journeys in the future."
Bossier Parish students in first through 12th grades are scheduled to head back to class on Aug. 6. Kindergarten students will return on Aug. 13, followed by pre-K students on Aug. 20.
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