Dear Belle Chasse Primary School Family,
It is with utmost gratitude that I write this letter to introduce myself as the new principal of
Belle Chasse Primary School. From its very beginning in 1994, BCP has had a history of providing
students in our community with an extremely strong educational foundation. This fine tradition
will persist as we work together to continue to move Belle Chasse Primary forward in excellence.
When I am asked for a picture of a “perfect” school, I envision a loving environment filled with
supportive educators who work as a school family to meet all students at their point of need
and provide them daily with the best educational experiences. This describes BCP! These values
and beliefs will be my compass as the new school leader. My faculty and I will strive diligently to
foster in each child a love of learning, a strong sense of self, and a willingness to take risks. We
ask for your support and commitment as we embark on this all-important journey together.
I enter this new role with twenty-nine years of educational experience, working with students
from Head Start to sixth grade in a variety of roles. In the classroom for twenty-three of these
years, I spent eighteen years educating fourth- grade students at the original Belle Chasse
Primary School. I served as the assistant principal at South Plaquemines Elementary School for
three years, and most recently as an assistant principal at Belle Chasse Elementary School. I am
excited to bring my experience as an educator to the Belle Chasse Primary community and work
with each of you as a partner in education to ensure every student’s success.
As we transition under new leadership, I know as a Belle Chasse Primary School family we will all
work together to make the 2022-2023 school year the best yet.

Gratefully,
Mrs. D. Cooper