North Vermilion's Myers: State Teacher Of the Year semifinalist

The Vermilion Parish School System is showing why it deserves to be mentioned among the best in the state.
Late last month, the Louisiana Department of Education named Erath Middle School’s Rylann Viator as a Middle School Student of the Year finalist. This week, another parish representative made strides in the award process. 
North Vermilion High’s Whitney Myers has been announced as a semifinalist for Louisiana High School Teacher of the Year. 
“Honestly, I am shocked,” Myers said of finding out the news. “When I read the email, I just stared at it with my mouth hanging open, speechless. I am honored to be a semi-finalist. I am honored to represent Vermilion Parish. I am honored to have an opportunity to share how amazing our Vermilion Parish students are with others.”
Myers, a special education teacher, is among 24 semi-finalist from around the state. Her passion for the job and the people who are in the classroom are big reasons why she is part of that group.
“I love teaching,” Myers said. “I love my schools. I love my students. My students were the focus of most of my application. Our kids are awesome. Their voices, their ideas, their questions, and their passion fuel my teaching. 
“They are the difference.”
Myers said she is proud to have that passion shine brightly for NVHS and the parish.
“North Vermilion has been my home for the last 10 years,” Myers said. “My kids graduated from NVHS. My husband and I were part of the opening of NMVS before we moved to NVHS. I love the NV community. From the beginning, they have been welcoming. The NV schools have provided me the opportunity to grow as a teacher, and I am grateful for the fabulous faculty and staff at both campuses. I work with students across the parish, and I have been welcomed by each and every campus. From Abbeville High to Gueydan, our schools are focused on creating opportunities for our kids. I am honored to have the opportunity to share our work with others.”
North Vermilion High Principal Denise Lotief said everyone knows what Myers brings to the local education system.
“While this honor is well-deserved,” Loteif said, “it comes as no surprise to us. We’ve always known she’s the best! We are so lucky to have you, Mrs. Whitney!”
Myers said she is thankful for the support from a place she happily calls home.
“Now, I have a place I can call home. I have been a part of the North Vermilion school family longer than I have lived elsewhere. The faculty, staff, and community have been so welcoming. North Vermilion is home, and I am honored to be part of the NV community.