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Calling it "the most important work of my lifetime," new Superintendent LaMont Cole is grateful for the opportunity to lead the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.
"It`s a great day for this community. It`s a great day for our families. Most importantly, it`s a great day for our children," Cole said during his introductory press conference on Thursday. "I simply want to thank Baton Rouge for allowing me an opportunity to serve in this capacity."
The press conference came a day after Cole was unanimously approved by the School Board. Among those joining Cole at the event were new Deputy Superintendent Adam Smith, board President Carla Powell-Lewis, board Vice President Patrick Martin and board member Shashonnie Steward.
"I want this to be a shift in the way we think about public education here in our great city," Cole said. "In order for our school system to be successful, in order for this community and city-parish to be successful, our school system has to thrive."
Cole most recently served as mayor pro tem of the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council and chief academic officer of CSAL Inc., a Baton Rouge-based charter school network.
"Whether or not you are a family with a child in a public school here in the city of Baton Rouge, public education matters," he said. "It matters for the greater good of our city because public education touches every aspect here in our city, and we have to make sure that we engage, we invite, we collaborate, we communicate and we listen to every member of this community who is concerned about public education."
Cole has served more than 20 years in various capacities within the education sector. He`s also been principal of Park Forest Middle, principal of Capitol Middle School, assistant principal of Westdale Middle School and chief academic officer for ADVANCE Baton Rouge.
"Anyone who works with students, we want to make sure they have the support and resources they need to do that," Cole said. "I think that contributes to keeping all of our students safe, and it helps parents to build confidence that the school system is always going to do right by their students."
Calling it "the most important work of my lifetime," new Superintendent LaMont Cole is grateful for the opportunity to lead the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.
"It`s a great day for this community. It`s a great day for our families. Most importantly, it`s a great day for our children," Cole said during his introductory press conference on Thursday. "I simply want to thank Baton Rouge for allowing me an opportunity to serve in this capacity."
The press conference came a day after Cole was unanimously approved by the School Board. Among those joining Cole at the event were new Deputy Superintendent Adam Smith, board President Carla Powell-Lewis, board Vice President Patrick Martin and board member Shashonnie Steward.
"I want this to be a shift in the way we think about public education here in our great city," Cole said. "In order for our school system to be successful, in order for this community and city-parish to be successful, our school system has to thrive."
Cole most recently served as mayor pro tem of the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council and chief academic officer of CSAL Inc., a Baton Rouge-based charter school network.
"Whether or not you are a family with a child in a public school here in the city of Baton Rouge, public education matters," he said. "It matters for the greater good of our city because public education touches every aspect here in our city, and we have to make sure that we engage, we invite, we collaborate, we communicate and we listen to every member of this community who is concerned about public education."
Cole has served more than 20 years in various capacities within the education sector. He`s also been principal of Park Forest Middle, principal of Capitol Middle School, assistant principal of Westdale Middle School and chief academic officer for ADVANCE Baton Rouge.
"Anyone who works with students, we want to make sure they have the support and resources they need to do that," Cole said. "I think that contributes to keeping all of our students safe, and it helps parents to build confidence that the school system is always going to do right by their students."
Meet another valuable member of our exceptional EBR Schools team. #WeAreEBR #ebrschools @WeAreEBRTEAM
Meet another valuable member of our exceptional EBR Schools team. #WeAreEBR #ebrschools @WeAreEBRTEAM
Adam Smith will become the deputy superintendent of the East Baton Rouge School System.
Smith has served as an employee in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System for over 27 years. Among his distinguished positions held within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, he has worked as a teacher, middle and high school principal, director and executive director. I
Adam Smith will become the deputy superintendent of the East Baton Rouge School System.
Smith has served as an employee in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System for over 27 years. Among his distinguished positions held within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, he has worked as a teacher, middle and high school principal, director and executive director. I
LaMont Cole is the new superintendent of the East Baton Rouge School System. The School Board selected Cole during a special meeting Wednesday night.
Cole has served in various capacities within the education sector for over 20 years and also as mayor pro tem for the Metro Council. #WeAreEBR
LaMont Cole is the new superintendent of the East Baton Rouge School System. The School Board selected Cole during a special meeting Wednesday night.
Cole has served in various capacities within the education sector for over 20 years and also as mayor pro tem for the Metro Council. #WeAreEBR
Thanks, Baton Rouge community, for showing your support for our students by helping "Stuff the Bus" with school supplies. Thanks also to WBRZ, Raising Cane`s, Walmart and our devoted volunteers of school staff and students. #WeAreEBR
Thanks, Baton Rouge community, for showing your support for our students by helping "Stuff the Bus" with school supplies. Thanks also to WBRZ, Raising Cane`s, Walmart and our devoted volunteers of school staff and students. #WeAreEBR
Welcome to the Parent Power Pledge campaign! As parents, you play a vital role in your child`s education and development. By actively participating in their school life, you can help create a supportive and enriching environment that promotes academic success and personal growth. Together, we can empower our children and help them achieve their fullest potential. Thank you for your commitment and support! Make the Pledge Here: https://bit.ly/ParentPledgeEBR
Welcome to the Parent Power Pledge campaign! As parents, you play a vital role in your child`s education and development. By actively participating in their school life, you can help create a supportive and enriching environment that promotes academic success and personal growth. Together, we can empower our children and help them achieve their fullest potential. Thank you for your commitment and support! Make the Pledge Here: https://bit.ly/ParentPledgeEBR
We`re stuffing the bus. The EBR Schools` annual "Stuff the Bus" school supply drive with WBRZ Channel 2 is from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the College Drive Walmart.
For those who can`t make it on Wednesday, a donation site has been set up at
https://wbrzcares.securepayments.cardpointe.com/pay?1682698173.
We`re stuffing the bus. The EBR Schools` annual "Stuff the Bus" school supply drive with WBRZ Channel 2 is from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the College Drive Walmart.
For those who can`t make it on Wednesday, a donation site has been set up at
https://wbrzcares.securepayments.cardpointe.com/pay?1682698173.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and all of its entities (including Career and Technical Education Programs) do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, or gender in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section 504 (42 USC 794). The Title IX Coordinator is Andrew Davis, Director of Risk Management – ADavis6@ebrschools.org, (225) 929-8705. The Section 504 Coordinator is Danielle Staten-Ojo – DStaten@ebrschools.org, (225) 326-5668.
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Due to the potential for severe inclement weather, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools campuses and offices are closed Wednesday, April 10, 2024, and all activities will be canceled.
Please stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
