Chief Executive
Officer
Mardele S. Early serves as the founding C.E.O. of LFC. Her unwavering school vision is born of her extensive experience as an educator. She is a honors graduate of Dillard University. Her graduate degree in Educational Administration and Supervision was earned from Xavier University Graduate School. Her 48-year career began in Orleans Parish as a middle and high school ELA instructor. Ms. Early quickly earned a reputation as a leader who demanded excellence from her students and colleagues. She served as interim principal of John F. Kennedy High School and as the principal of Lorraine Hansberry Elementary School before becoming the second principal of Lake Forest Montessori Elementary School. After one year at the helm, Lake Forest became the second highest performing elementary school in the Orleans Parish School District.
Executive Director of School Quality
Dr. Ryan D. DeRousselle serves as the Executive Director of School Quality at LFC. His role is critical to maintaining our culture of high student achievement. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Xavier University. He also earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Xavier University, in which his research examined co-teaching influences on the first-year teaching practices of special educators trained in a university-based teacher residency program. Dr. DeRousselle holds certifications in both Elementary Education and Educational Leadership.
Chief Executive
Officer
Mardele Early serves as the founding C.E.O. of LFC. Her unwavering school vision is born of her extensive experience as an educator. She earned a graduate degree in Educational Administration, and Supervision from Dillard University, and Xavier University of Louisiana. Her 48-year career began in Orleans Parish as a middle and high school ELA instructor. Ms. Early quickly earned a reputation as a leader who demanded excellence from her students and colleagues. She served as interim principal of John F. Kennedy High School and as the principal of Lorraine Hansberry Elementary School before becoming the second principal of Lake Forest Montessori Elementary School. After one year at the helm, Lake Forest became the second highest performing elementary school in the Orleans Parish School District.
Executive Director of School Quality
Dr. Ryan D. DeRousselle serves as the Executive Director School Quality at LFC. His role is critical to maintaining our culture of high student achievement. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Xavier University. He also earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Xavier University, in which his research examined co-teaching influences on the first-year teaching practices of special educators trained in a university-based teacher residency program. Dr. DeRousselle holds certifications in both Elementary Education and Educational Leadership.
Chief Executive Officer
Mardele Early serves as the founding C.E.O. of LFC. Her unwavering school vision is born of her extensive experience as an educator. She earned a graduate degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Dillard University, and Xavier University of Louisiana. Her 48-year career began in Orleans Parish as a middle and high school ELA instructor. Ms. Early quickly earned a reputation as a leader who demanded excellence from her students and colleagues. She served as interim principal of John F. Kennedy High School and as the principal of Lorraine Hansberry Elementary School before becoming the second principal of Lake Forest Montessori Elementary School. After one year at the helm, Lake Forest became the second highest performing elementary school in the Orleans Parish School District.
Executive Director of School Quality
Dr. Ryan D. DeRousselle serves as the Executive Director School Quality at LFC. His role is critical to maintaining our culture of high student achievement. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Xavier University. He also earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Xavier University, in which his research examined co-teaching influences on the first-year teaching practices of special educators trained in a university-based teacher residency program. Dr. DeRousselle holds certifications in both Elementary Education and Educational Leadership.
Board of Directors
LFC Board of Directors' collective experience and expertise ensure that our school's mission is carried out with integrity.
2023 - 2024 Board Members
Mrs. Gina Dupart, President
gdupart@lakeforestcharter.org
Pastor Brian K. Richburg, Sr., Secretary
brichburg@lakeforestcharter.org
Ms. Fredette Johnson Parent Representative
fphillips@lakeforestcharter.org
Mr. Tyrone Jefferson
tjefferson@lakeforestcharter.org
Mrs. Windi Brown Smith
wbrown@lakeforestcharter.org
Ms. Denise Williams
dwilliams@lakeforestcharter.org
Dr. Ulysses Collins
ucollins@lakeforestcharter.org
In accordance with New Orleans Louisiana Public School’s policy in regard to the composition of the Board of Directors, qualified individuals are recommended for consideration as possible board members by the members of the Board and CEO of Lake Forest Charter Elementary School. Once a prospect is established by a committee designated by the Board President, the individual may be elected to become a member of the Lake Forest Charter School Board by a majority of the Board members present and voting. The individual must also meet the qualifications set forth by the Orleans Public School Board.
Please click the link below for the policy prescribing the process and timeline for electing or appointing a parent/guardian to the governing board. Policy for Adding Parent Representative to the Board
Board of Directors
LFC Board of Directors' collective experience and expertise ensure that our school's mission is carried out with integrity.
2022 - 2023 Board Members
Mrs. Gina Dupart, President
gdupart@lakeforestcharter.org
Pastor Brian K. Richburg, Sr., Secretary
brichburg@lakeforestcharter.org
Ms. Fredette Phillips, Parent Representative
fphillips@lakeforestcharter.org
Mr. Tyronne Jefferson
tjefferson@lakeforestcharter.org
Mrs. Windi Brown Smith
wbrown@lakeforestcharter.org
Ms. Denise Williams
dwilliams@lakeforestcharter.org
Dr. Ulysses Collins
ucollins@lakeforestcharter.org
In accordance with New Orleans Louisiana Public School’s policy in regard to the composition of the Board of Directors, qualified individuals are recommended for consideration as possible board members by the members of the Board and CEO of Lake Forest Charter Elementary School. Once a prospect is established by a committee designated by the Board President, the individual may be elected to become a member of the Lake Forest Charter School Board by a majority of the Board members present and voting. The individual must also meet the qualifications set forth by the Orleans Public School Board.
Please click the link below for the policy prescribing the process and timeline for electing or appointing a parent/guardian to the governing board. Policy for Adding Parent Representative to the Board
School Governance
Lake Forest Charter is governed by The Council for Quality Education d.b.a. Lake Forest Charter Elementary School, a non-profit corporation. We are a Type 3 Charter school authorized by the NOLA-Public Schools.
School Governance
Lake Forest Charter is governed by The Council for Quality Education d.b.a. Lake Forest Charter Elementary School, a non-profit corporation. We are a Type 3 Charter school authorized by the NOLA-Public Schools.
School Governance
Lake Forest Charter is governed by The Council for Quality Education d.b.a. Lake Forest Charter Elementary School, a non-profit corporation. We are a Type 3 Charter school authorized by the NOLA-Public Schools.
