Hoffpauir named school district's next Elementary/Middle School Supervisor

Shannon Hoffpauir has been appointed as St. Mary Parish Schools’ next elementary/middle school supervisor.
The principal at M.E. Norman Elementary in Morgan City, Hoffpauir will replace Niki Fryou. Fryou will be retiring at the conclusion of the school year.
“Ms. Fryou has enjoyed a very successful career in St. Mary serving as a teacher, principal, instructional specialist and supervisor,” the school system said in a release announcing the change. “Her leadership has been instrumental in the well-documented academic growth of Hattie Watts Elementary during her time as principal and in aiding all elementary and middle schools as the school system navigated through educating students under a pandemic.
“Ms. Fryou is highly respected and recognized for her passionate dedication of service to public education,” the release added.
The district’s release said Hoffpauir’s appointment allows for “an effortless transition in district leadership for schools.”
In addition to administrative positions, she also has experience as a curriculum facilitator.
“Ms. Hoffpauir’s move to a district leadership role will afford the school system the ability to continue offering elementary and middle schools the guidance and support they need in this unique period of educating the next generation,” the release said.