Blake Touchet has taught middle school, high school, and undergraduate biology and environmental sciences in Louisiana, most recently serving as Science Master Teacher for Lafayette Parish School District. He earned a B.S. in secondary biology education from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a M.S. in biology from Mississippi State University, and completed his Ed.D. in educational leadership, concentrating in curriculum, at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He has worked on state and district committees for developing curricula, assessments, and mentoring science teachers. His research interests include understanding teacher and administrator knowledge and acceptance of socially but not scientifically controversial topics such as evolution and climate change.
Blake Touchet
Interim Director of Education