In an effort to honor the outstanding educators who toil tirelessly to give students in the Jackson Parish school system the best education possible, the Jackson Parish School District (JPSD) is pleased to continue the weekly educator recognition program, “Who We Are Wednesday.”
Each Wednesday, one of the faculty members of the JPSD will be recognized for their tremendous commitment, dedication, and excellence in the classroom that helps our local youth prepare for their future endeavors. This week, Haley Staples, a devoted Secondary English Language Arts Teacher at Weston High School, is honored as “Staff Standout.”
With 21 years in education, all of which have been proudly spent serving students in Jackson Parish Schools, Haley finds the most rewarding part of teaching is building meaningful connections with her students and supporting them as they work toward their academic and personal goals.
One of the greatest honors of her career was being selected to step into the role of high school English teacher at Weston, following the longtime service of Mrs. Debbie Pender. Knowing the legacy she was stepping into made the moment both intimidating and incredibly meaningful. Being chosen to continue the strong foundation that had been built was a milestone Haley considers one of her proudest accomplishments.
Haley shares that she has been blessed to learn from many outstanding educators throughout her life, each of whom helped shape the teacher she is today.
If she weren’t in education, Haley would love to be a travel blogger or professional shopper—she enjoys exploring new places, discovering unique finds, and embracing every adventure. Outside of school, you’ll likely find her reading a good book, planning her next trip, shopping for great finds, or spending quality time with family and friends.
Join the Jackson Parish School District in celebrating Haley Staples as this week’s “Staff Standout.”
