Lafayette, LA (January 12, 2026) – Lafayette Parish School System Superintendent Francis Touchet, Jr. has been selected as one of only 30 superintendents nationwide to receive the 2025–26 Superintendent to Watch recognition from the National School Public Relations Association.
Each year, NSPRA honors superintendents with fewer than five years of experience in the role who demonstrate dynamic leadership and a strong commitment to effective, strategic communication. Honorees are recognized for using clear, innovative communication practices to engage stakeholders, strengthen trust, and support student success.
Superintendent Touchet joins an elite national cohort of district leaders recognized for placing communication at the center of organizational leadership and community engagement…