Rapides High School first-year teacher Allie Kyle has been named a Classroom Hero, celebrated for the positive impact she is making on her students both in and beyond the art room.

Kyle says she strives to empower her students by helping them build confidence in their creative abilities and in themselves. “Without confidence, you will never take a chance to try new things,” she shared, noting that art offers students a safe space to explore, take risks, and grow.

When asked who inspires her own work in the classroom, Kyle credits fellow educator Mrs. Alicia Monroe. She described Monroe as a role model for teachers across the district—someone who consistently works hard for her students and encourages them to become the best versions of themselves.

Kyle’s teaching “superpowers,” she says, are humor and consistency, two qualities she uses daily to build trust, keep students engaged, and create a supportive learning environment.

As she continues her first year in the classroom, Kyle is already making a lasting impression by helping students unleash their confidence, creativity, and potential.