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  • Northside High School
  • Lafayette, LA
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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I am a High School Special Education teacher and also an Assistant Football Coach. I am the only female football coach in the state and I take my position very seriously. I also tutor the football players after school in all subject areas.

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I am a High School Special Education teacher and also an Assistant Football Coach. I am the only female football coach in the state and I take my position very seriously. I also tutor the football players after school in all subject areas.

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