About Us

Mission

The Emerge School for Autism offers a specialized therapeutic educational model designed to foster development in Autistic children with high support needs. Our school is a safe, accepting environment that promotes active learning and independence, preparing each child to function, learn, and thrive in a less restrictive school setting.

Vision

A world where all individuals are able to maximize their potential.

Administration

Jonai’ Maddrick - Executive Director/Principal

Jordan Hooker - Assistant Principal/SPED Coordinator

Rochelle Washington - Administrative Assistant

Teachers

Karlisa Franklin

Takyua Reed

Frank Baquera

Kristie Pregeant

Heather Bergeron

Carrie Conley

Brittany Ford

Assistant Teachers

Emily Parent

Torre’l Price

Stephanie Wicker

N’Kidria Dudley

Dameion Jackson

Laquita Allen

Bren Wells

Our School

The Emerge School for Autism was born from the demand of extended educational services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We are excited to provide this unique therapeutically-focused education option to families in our community as the first tuition-free school for children with ASD in the state of Louisiana.