The Rapides Parish School Board is thrilled to introduce Mrs. Mollie Fontenot as the Director of Middle, Magnet, and Montessori Schools.
With over 25 years in education—including 21 years in Rapides Parish—she brings extensive experience as a classroom teacher, curriculum specialist, and school leader. She served as Middle School Curriculum Specialist from 2013 to 2014, Assistant Principal at Brame Middle School from 2014 to 2017, and Principal of Brame Middle from 2017 to 2024. She most recently served as the Acting Director of Middle, Magnet, and Montessori Schools.
Her career reflects a deep commitment to student achievement, instructional leadership, and supporting school communities.
“My leadership philosophy is grounded in the belief that when we invest in the support, development, and well-being of the adults in our schools, students thrive. My goal is to lead with clarity, celebrate strengths, and foster a culture where both educators and students can perform at their highest potential.”
Mrs. Fontenot is excited about the opportunity to collaborate with school leaders and educators across the district’s wide variety of school communities and instructional models. She values the unique learning experiences each setting—whether middle, magnet, or Montessori—provides for students, and looks forward to supporting continued innovation and promoting high-quality learning environments throughout the district.