Teacher of the year goes the extra mile for her students

  • From left are Principal Stephen Wren, Donnan Brian and Chancellor Fr. Irion St. Romain.
    From left are Principal Stephen Wren, Donnan Brian and Chancellor Fr. Irion St. Romain.

    Donnan Brian was named the recipient of the Em W. Knipmeyer Excellence in Teaching Award at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Natchitoches for the 2024-25 school year.

    This is the 20th year that the Em W. Knipmeyer Excellence in Teaching Award has been presented, and it is the highest honor given to a St. Mary’s teacher.

    Mrs. Knipmeyer graduated from St. Mary’s in 1941 and was a long-time educator who t…