Equipped & Empowered

Mr. Hayman is a graduate from Texas A&M University and a former naval officer. He has taught English, broadcasting, social studies, and computer science. He was the first magnet coordinator at Southeast Middle School, and most recently, he was the assistant principal at Belaire Magnet High School. He is passionate about project-based learning, student engagement, and community involvement.

Mrs. Coleman has been a committed educator in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System for twenty-one years. She is originally from New Orleans, LA, and a product of the New Orleans Public School System. She has received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southern University at New Orleans. Mrs. Coleman has also received a Special Education Mild/Moderate (1-12) Certification, Business Education Certification, Reading Specialist Certification, and a Master of Arts in Administration/Supervision from Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge, LA. Mrs. Coleman joined the Tara family in 2004 and has been a devoted member of the faculty for sixteen years. During her tenure, she has had the privilege of serving as a teacher, ESS Site Facilitator, and has held the administrative position of Assistant Principal for the past seven years. Mrs. Coleman has committed her career to help students develop their talents, interests, and unique abilities in order to compete in this global world.

Mrs. Mitchell has been an educator for 13 years, and has served as an administrator in EBR for eight years. She joined the Tara family after serving in administration at Mayfair Lab School (K-8), and Glasgow Middle School, prior to that. She is thrilled to join the world of high school, and to continue growing with what she says has already proven to be an amazing group of educators! She, her husband of 15 years, and her nine-year-old daughter, reside in East Baton Rouge Parish with their four cats and two dogs. They enjoy swimming, fishing, cooking, and traveling together! Mrs. Mitchell enjoys photography and incorporates it into all aspects of life.

College/University: McNeese State University, Southern University

Playing Experience: Robert E. Lee High School: Varsity Football & Track and Field. McNeese State University Football