Boudreaux named new CCHS principal

Peter Boudreaux has been selected as the new principal of Central Catholic High School in Morgan City beginning with the 2019-20 school year, according to a Tuesday news release from the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.

Earlier this month, Boudreaux was appointed assistant superintendent for St. Mary Parish public schools.

On Tuesday, Superintendent Teresa Bagwell announced the appointment of Joseph Stadalis to replace Boudreaux as assistant superintendent. Boudreaux’s promotion to the position was rendered inactive due to his recent decision to retire from the public school system. Stadalis is currently principal at Morgan City Junior High School.

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux announced about a month ago that Central Catholic High School Principal Vic Bonnaffee will retire at the end of the 2018-19 school year. Bonnaffee has served as principal for 14 years.

In 31 years as an educator, Boudreaux has served as an administrator in both the elementary and high school settings, including serving as assistant principal of Hattie Watts Elementary School, principal of J. B. Maitland Elementary School and principal of Morgan City High School. He served as a school administrator in St. Mary Parish public schools for 10 years.

"Mr. Boudreaux’s passion for education, him extensive experience in both the elementary and high school settings, and his deep commitment to his faith make him an excellent addition to our Catholic schools family," said Suzanne Troxclair, superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.

In the newly unified Central Catholic, Boudreaux will join Amanda Talbot, the current principal of grades Pre-K-5, as he serves as principal of grades 6-12. Having attended Holy Cross Elementary as a student, Boudreaux is excited to serve in a faith-filled school setting and to lead students in their spiritual and academic formation, the release stated.

Bagwell said in an email that she was able to draw upon the assistant superintendent applicants to select Stadalis from the group of highly-qualified and experienced educational leaders.

Stadalis has served St. Mary Parish schools for the past 28 years. Beginning his career as a physics teacher, he continued his educational career as a principal at both the elementary and middle school levels.

As a longtime administrator of J.S. Aucoin Elementary in Amelia, Stadalis was recognized for his leadership in academic achievement, leading the school to an “A” school performance label, Bagwell said.

Stadalis also served in the district’s special services department and held the position of secondary instructional supervisor before becoming principal at Morgan City Junior High. His extensive experience at such a wide variety of school levels and unique instructional settings will facilitate a smooth transition with the duties of assistant superintendent as he works with all stakeholders of St. Mary Parish public schools, Bagwell said.