Leadership

Jody Goodman

Principal


Ms. Goodman has been at ASH for thirteen years and an educator for 29 years. She's been an administrator at ASH for the past nine years. 

Ms. Goodman holds a B.S. in Math Education from Northeast Louisiana University, an M.S. in School Supervision from Northwestern State University as well as an Administration Certification.

In her own words:

"Alexandria Senior High is a place that continues to grow and thrive in our community. This growth is the result of our hardworking faculty and students that want to be the best! It is an honor to lead a school where students want to learn and participate in extracurriculars. ASH is a place where students, teachers, and administrators all come together to reach new heights: in academics, athletics, and the arts."

Sons Pathoumthong

Assistant Principal of Discipline


Mr. Pathoumthong has been the Head Soccer Coach at ASH for sixteen years. With seventeen years in education, Coach Sons has been in administration for the last seven of those. 

Coach Sons holds an M.A.T and B.A. from Louisiana College. He's also certified in Educational Leadership.

In his own words:

"As the Assistant Principal over discipline, I hope to bring a high moral obligation to ensure the highest level of integrity to the school. With my experience and character, my hope is to establish a culture and environment of learning, help guide and mentor students to becoming responsible citizens, and to collaborate with our faculty, parents, students, and community to provide the most opportunities for student success. "

Delanie Jackson

Assistant Principal


Mrs. Jackson holds a master's degree from the University of New Orleans and a bachelor's degree in English from Louisiana State University at Shreveport. 

Mrs. Jackson taught for 11 years: three in New Orleans and eight in Central Louisiana. She's served in administration for the past two years. 

Brooke Castillo

Assistant Principal


Mrs. Castillo holds two master's degrees (Reading and Writing Specialist from University of the Cumberlands and Education Leadership from Southeastern University) and a bachelor's in English Ed. from University of the Cumberlands 

Mrs. Castillo has spent 12 years in education; nine years in Florida and three here in Central LA.

In her own words:

"As a part of the Leadership Team at Alexandria Senior High, I hope to continue to support students, teachers, and the community in building a school community that allows our students to achieve their maximum potential. As a leader, you must always be learning and growing. I look forward to learning and growing from the excellent leaders, teachers, staff, and students here at ASH."

Joseph Welch

Lead Teacher



B.S. in Biology Education from Northwestern State University

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Northwestern State University


Mr. Welch has been in education for 12 years, eleven of those years have been here at ASH.



In his own words:

"As the lead teacher at ASH, I am privileged to work with the best administration, faculty, and student body in Rapides Parish. My role allows me to collaborate with teachers, students, and parents to help achieve the school’s mission and vision. I look forward to immersing myself deeper into the ASH community!"


“Teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it is inspiring change. Learning is more than absorbing facts; it is acquiring understanding.” -William Arthur Ward