Administration
Email: rtaylor@stmaryk12.net
Phone: 985-384-5664
Qualifications: Degree(s): 2015 M.S., OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY 2000 B.A., LOUISIANA COLLEGE General Areas(s) Of Certification: HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (K-12), Grade(s):K-12 MILD/MODERATE (1-12), Grade(s):1-12 EDUCATIONAL LEADER LEVEL 1
Ryan Taylor
Ryan Taylor, a former alumnus of Patterson, has been appointed as Principal for Berwick Junior High School for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. 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."
Email: djones@stmaryk12.net
Phone: 985-384-5664
Qualifications: B.G.S., NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY, 2004 COMPLETED ALTERNATIVE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM, NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY, 2010 M.ED., LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY IN SHREVEPORT, 2020
Dwyla Jones
I am elated to serve as assistant principal at Berwick Jr. High School. In my 16 years of classroom experience, I have and will always consider myself a “teacher at heart.” My educational background includes degrees from Nicholls State University (Bachelor’s) and Louisiana State University-Shreveport (Master’s). My intent as an educator is to exemplify the desire as well as challenge students and teachers to become lifetime learners.
I am blessed and proud to be the mother of two wonderful young men that were motivated by high expectations. These are the same expectations I have for all students at Berwick Jr. High School.
It is my belief when students are provided engaging, rigorous, and meaningful instruction in a well-structured learning environment, they will rise to the challenge and meet and/or exceed grade level expectations. I take on the responsibility to ensure this takes place daily at BJHS.
It is a privilege to help lead Berwick Jr. High and its plethora of talented teachers and students! A goal I have for this school year is to be supportive in the provisions of a positive school climate and culture that is conducive to teaching and learning. In doing so, I believe every student and teacher may have a fair opportunity to experience growth to their highest potential. I am exceptionally excited to meet and engage with all stakeholders in the school and within Berwick’s community!
Yours in Education,
Dwyla Jones