Administration
Ryan Taylor
Ryan Taylor is a former alumnus of Patterson High School. He is a graduate of Louisiana College where he played basketball and earned a bachelor's degree in Health and PE. He later earned his Masters in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University.
Mr. Taylor has spent time in several schools educating the youth in St. Mary Parish. He taught one year of Health and PE at Morgan City Junior High. He also spent three years at Morgan City High teaching SPED and serving as head basketball coach. He then spent 14 years at Patterson High School teaching SPED, Health and PE, and BCA. He served as head basketball coach all 14 years, as well as Athletic Director for two years. He was also the Assistant Principal at Berwick Junior High from 2019-2022.
Mr. Taylor and his family, wife Michelle and daughters Shelby and Ivy, are excited to become a part of the Berwick school and community. He stated, "I look forward to working with everyone in the Berwick community to make this year a special one. I am also excited about being an administrator at the same school my dad, Gulley Taylor, served as Principal for 12 years. I believe the dates were from 1976-1988. I look forward to walking the same halls he did."
Stephanie Gautreaux
Mrs. Gautreaux began her educational career in 1997 as an English and Science teacher in Lafourche Parish. Over the years, she has served as a Middle and High School Science teacher, Academic Success Coordinator, and ACT tutor-most of that service within St. Mary Parish.
In 2007, she earned her Master's in Administration and Supervision from Nicholls State University. Her leadership journey continued in Lafayette Parish, where she served as assistant principal at Edgar Martin Middle School beginning in 2017 and at Youngsville Middle School starting in 2021. Throughout her career, Mrs. Gautreaux has demonstrated a strong commitment to academic success, student advocacy, curriculum development, and instructional leadership. She shared, "I am excited about the opportunity to bring my leadership skills, deep curriculum knowledge, and student-centered mindset to the St. Mary Parish School System. I welcome the chance to contribute to the district's academic goals and serve as a collaborative partner in advancing student achievement."