Our Supporters

The success of the Lafourche Education Foundation is rooted in the commitment of our Board of Directors and the support of our generous donors. Join our effort to enrich public education in Lafourche Parish and strengthen our community for decades to come.

2009 Board of Directors:
President: Matthew Block - Attorney, Block Law Firm
Vice President: Joyce Leonard - Retired Teacher
Secretary/Treasurer: Dave J. DeFelice, Jr. - Educator, Retired Principal
Board Members:
Jean Hemard Ayo - Retired University Professor
Charlotte Bollinger - VP Bollinger Shipyards
Dionne Chouest - Attorney, Edison Chouest Offshore
Christine D'Arcangelo - Imclone Systems, Inc.
Marguerite Knight - Vice President, JP Morgan Chase
Alex Lasseigne - University Professor
Jennifer F. Richard - Assistant District Attorney, Lafourche Parish
Todd P. Roussel - Faculty, Louisiana Technical College, Thibodaux Campus
Kimberly Theriot-Smith - Attorney, Bollinger Shipyards
Lorene S. Watkins - Educator, Retired Supervisor
JoAnn Matthews - Superintendent, Lafourche Parish Schools (ex-officio)
Executive Director: Dr. Judy Theriot - Educator, Retired University Professor

Honorary Board Members:
Ronald Adams
Dr. Deborah Bordelon
Glenny Lee Buquet
Velma Callais
Carolyn Chouest
Rhea Dill
Don Hingle
Beryl Kraemer
Dr. James Leonard

LEF Donors (as of December 30, 2008)

Diamond Level ($20,000 or more)
Apache Corporation

Sapphire Level ($15,000 to $19,999)

Emerald Level ($10,000 to $14,999)
BP Corporation North America, Inc.
J.P. Morgan Chase
Daily Comet & The Courier
Whitney Bank

Pearl Level ($7,500 to $14,999)
Capital One Bank

Platinum Level ($5,000 to $7,499)
Bollinger Shipyards
Dr. James and Joyce Leonard
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center

Gold Level ($2,500 to $4,999)
Edison Chouest Offshore

Silver Level ($1,000 to $2,499)
A.J. Gallagher Risk Management.
A T & T Louisiana
Bourgeois Bennett, L.L.C.
Community Bank
Gallagher Benefit Services and
Stentz & Associates Insurance Services
Gaubert Oil
Jones Insurance Services, LLC
Jones Mora Dermatology
Dr. and Mrs. Barry Landry
Merrill Lynch – Jacque P. Kuchta
South Central Industrial Association
Southern E.N.T. Associates, Inc.
Wal-Mart Foundation – Galliano

Bronze Level ($500 to $999)
C & G Boats
Center for Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
Rhea Dill
Dr. and Mrs. Tom Donner
Duplantis Design Group
Dr. Mike Marcello
TLW Productions

Contributors ($499 or less)
Helen Alonzo
Ambassador Travel, Inc.
Dr. Donald and Jean Ayo
Birdsall Jewelry, Fine Gifts and Accents
Harold Block
Block Law Firm
Jerald and Catherine Block
Matthew and Elizabeth Block
Charlotte Bollinger
Dr. Deborah Bordelon
Breaux Petroleum Products, Inc.
Glenny Lee Buquet
Castagnos-Goodwin & Associates
Charter Media – Gary Palmer
Rene and Christine D’Arcangelo
Dave and Mona DeFelice
Dr. Curtis and Donna Duplechain
Dr. Carroll Falcon
First American Bank
Father Gregory Fratt
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gauthier
Gossen-Holloway & Associates
Green Acres Nursery
Dr. Obie Hill
Mr. Don and Dee Hingle
House of Fashion
Dale and Becky Gros
Alex and Stella Lasseigne
Dolores H. Legendre
Old Estate Art Gallery
Mr. Randolph Parro
Harvey and JoAnn Perque
Cindy Poskey
Charlotte and George Randolph
Dr. P. Truett Ray, Jr.
Mrs. Maxie M. Robichaux
Todd Roussell
Savoir Faire
Southern Guard Service
Andrea & Damon Stentz
Greg and Peggy Terrebonne
Larry and Judy Theriot
Kimberly Theriot-Smith
Lorene Watkins
Mr. John Weimer

Memorial Donations
Donations have been received in memory of:
Anna Bourgeois
Lolita Defelice
Jeffery Leblanc

Thank you for your support of the Lafourche Education Foundation, Inc.!
For more information on the foundation’s programs or donating,
contact Dr. Judy Theriot.
Email: info@seeds4success.org or judy.theriot@nicholls.edu
Call: (985) 448-4315 or (985) 209-5387.