Education and Academics

From the small-town schoolhouse to the greatest universities, Acadians have served as teachers, coaches, scholars and mentors to generations of our students. For that, they all deserve a special place of honor.

The following individuals were recognized as Living Legends in the Education and Academics category.

*Asterisk after name indicates that the person is deceased.

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Dr. Florent Hardy, Jr.

Historian, author, and former Louisiana State Archivist

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Estelle Perrault

Award-winning role model known for her work in academia, culture, genealogy, and the arts.

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Marlene Toups

Promoter of the French language and Cajun culture

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Robert Desmarais Sullivan

First American teacher at Alliance Francaise New Orleans

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James Patrick Campbell

Longtime teacher and principal in both Louisiana and Arkansas.

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Burnell Lemoine

Superintendent of schools and stalwart member of many professional organizations.

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Norman Carnahan

Career as a scientist, engineer and teacher

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Ruth Miller*

Tireless advocate for women's rights and noted Shakespearean scholar.

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Wallace Broussard *

Renowned teacher, coach, athlete, and historian.

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Jane Kearley

Nationally recognized teacher and school principal.

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Dr. John A. Bertrand

Long career as teacher, Board of Education member, and CODOFIL president.

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Arthur Roland Broussard *

Esteemed educator for several communities in South Louisiana.

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Dr. Jean-Douglas Comeau *

A leader in French immersion programs in Nova Scotia.

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Cecil Picard *

Prominent state senator and Superintendent of Education.

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Dudley Duhon *

Noted educational reformer and enthusiastic promoter of the Acadian culture.

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An asterisk (*) indicates the person is deceased.