DPBR COVID- 19 Response
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge is committed to continuing education and fighting for equity alongside our family in North Baton Rouge. During this time, you can find all information about our Distance Learning plans on the Distance Learning page and under the News section on our home page.
Do not hesitate to reach out and call our school for any questions or concerns you may have during this time. We will continue to partner with you in every way possible. You can still reach our Front Office at 225-372-2037 or email dpbr_info@democracyprep.org.
Our Story
Education in Baton Rouge is changing, with more choices for all families. More options will mean better results for our children. Democracy Prep Baton Rouge is a part of that change. We are part of Democracy Prep Public Schools, a network of high performing charter schools with a proven track record of success in New York and New Jersey. 100% of our graduates go to college. This, combined with a founding team with deep roots in Baton Rouge, will make us a successful school that’s here to stay.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Michelle Gieg
GRADES SERVED
K – 8
The DREAM Team
The Democracy Prep Baton Rouge DREAM team is composed of the best educators in the world.
Elementary School
ANDREA BROWDER
Kindergarten Teacher and Grade Level Leader
STEVEN DILLARD
Kindergarten Teacher
TREY FLUELLEN
1st Grade Teacher and Grade Level Leader
JORDAN HOOKER
1st Grade Teacher
MOLLY MEANS
K-1 Reading Teacher
Trinity Givens
K-1 Math Teacher
SHANTEL REYNARD
2nd Grade ELA Teacher and Grade Level Leader
JACQUELYN ANTHONY
2nd Grade Math Teacher
KYNDIA BURTON
3rd Grade Teacher
DAISHA WASHINGTON
3rd Grade Teacher
IRIELLE WASHINGTON
4th Grade Teacher and Grade Level Leader
GABBY RAGONESI
5th Grade Teacher and Grade Level Leader
MARYAM MUHAMMAD
5th Grade Teacher
KATHERINE UDELL
K-2 Science and Social Studies Teacher
TAVIDEE HOSKINS
3-5 Science and Social Studies Teacher and 3rd Grade Level Leader
QUINTON DIXON
K-5 Arts Teacher
SARA LAURELLI
K-5 PE Teacher
TRACI BROUSSARD
2-3 ACT Teacher
DRUSCILLA DYER
4-5 ACT Teacher
Middle School
DYNASTY WILLIAMS
6th Grade Math Teacher
KIRSTIN CAMPO
6th Grade ELA Teacher
CHRISTINA MYLES
7th Grade Math Teacher and Grade Level Leader
JONAH GREENAWALT
7th Grade ELA Teacher
ATTALLAH FLUCAS
8th Grade ELA Teacher and Grade Level Leader
EMILY HINSHAW
8th Grade Math Teacher
AARON HAYNES
6-8 Science and Social Studies Teacher
CAMERON HERTZOCK
6-8th Grade ACT Teacher
RENALDO LEE
6-8th Grade ACT Teacher
SAFIIYY RA'OOF
6-8th Grade Music Teacher
Campus Leadership
ASHLEY LIVINGSTON
Principal
HANNAH TWILLMAN
Assistant Principal
Michelle Gieg
Executive Director
KELI SWEARINGEN
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
DEVON CAMAROTA
LeaderU Resident and 6th Grade Level Leader
Scholar Support
SHANA TIDWELL
ACT Manager and Coordinator
CHERYLLYNN STORY
Paraprofessional
JERMESHA NORMAN
Paraprofessional
MAURICE VANCE
Dean of Culture and Athletic Director
STORY BAQUET
DREAM Coach and 3rd Grade Level Leader
DARIUS JOHNSON
DREAM Coach
Campus Operations
JON HARSCH
Director of Operations
EMILY URBAN
Data and Technology Manager
CHRISTOPHER MCKINLEY
Family Impact Manager
TREMETRIS SHAVERS
Receptionist and Ops Associate
DPBR Board of Directors
Eddrick Martin
Board Chairperson
Emily Campbell
Board Vice-Chair
Camille Lamond
Board Treasurer
Sidni Shorter
Johnathan Landor
Jake T. Henry III
Johnny A. Manela
Amy Cable
Terrence D. Redmond
D'Andra Odom
Board Meeting Dates for 20-21 School Year
• Wednesday, December 16th**
• Tuesday, June 15th***
• Wednesday, June 16th****
*Friday, December 11th, Board Retreat: 12:00-5:00pm
** Wednesday, December 16th, Special Board Meeting: 4:30-5:00pm
***Tuesday, June 15th, Finance Committee Meeting: 6:00-7:00pm
****Wednesday June 16th, Fundraising Committee Meeting: 6:00-7:00pm
All meetings will be called to order at 6:00 p.m. CT via Zoom. Zoom details are listed on the board agenda.
Contact the Democracy Prep Baton Rouge School Board at dpbr_info@democracyprep.org
Louisiana Legislative Auditor
Any agency or entity as defined in La. R.S. 24:513 that receives state or local government funds should use the form in the link below to report known or suspected losses of public funds or other illegal activity to the Legislative Auditor’s Office.
To report a fraud go to this link: https://www.lla.la.gov/report-fraud/