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A Message From Our Head of School

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Welcome to St. Luke’s Episcopal School!

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At St. Luke’s, we believe childhood matters. Childhood is not simply preparation for the future. It is a meaningful and formative season of life, filled with discovery, wonder, relationships, and growth.

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That belief shapes everything we do. We nurture the whole child through rigorous academics, the arts, athletics, service, spiritual growth, and a strong sense of community. Our students are challenged to learn, encouraged to explore, and supported by adults who know and care for them.

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We want every child to feel a deep sense of belonging, to know that they matter, their voice matters, and their growth matters.

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Rooted in the Episcopal tradition, we partner with families to help students become confident, compassionate, and courageous individuals who are prepared to make a meaningful difference in the world.

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Because childhood moves quickly. And childhood matters.

We are honored to share in it.

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Mitch Bilbe

Head of School

mbilbe@stlukesbrschool.

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The dedication of the teachers, administrators, and staff is evident in everything they do, and it creates an environment where students thrive. And while we are extremely happy with the academics, the most amazing thing about St. Luke’s is the nurturing environment and the community between the kids, teachers, and parents. We know our son is getting an exceptional education while also growing spiritually and personally. We are so grateful to be a part of this school!

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CURRENT PARENT

Faculty and Staff

Kimberly Andrews

3rd Grade

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kandrews@stlukesbrschool.org

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Mitch Bilbe

Head of School 

 

mbilbe@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Niel Cheong 

2nd Grade​

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ncheong@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Catherine Farrar

4th & 5th Grade Homeroom

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cfarrar@stlukesbrschool.org 

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June Hall

Middle School Administrative Assistant

 

jhall@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Linda Hipwell

Business Office Assistant

 

lhipwell@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Monique Melancon

Pre-K3

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mmelancon@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Kaitlyn Roy, LCSW

School Social Worker

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kroy@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Barbara Simmons

Director of Special Events & Operations

 

bsimmons@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Lori Wells

Lower School P.E.

 

lwells@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Jessica Ashraf

Middle School Science

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jashraf@stlukesbrschool.org

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Christine Bonine

Middle School Math

 

cbonine@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Sarah Coner

Middle School History

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sconer@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Lori Foy

Curriculum and Instruction

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lfoy@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Lisa Harris

Learning Lab

 

lharris@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Bruce Johnson

IT Director

 

bjohnson@stlukesbrschool.org

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The Reverend Father Bryan Owen

Rector

 

frbryanowen@stlukesbr.org 

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KaLee Schols

1st Grade

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kschols@stlukesbrschool.org 

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The Reverend Mother Trish Toburen

Associate Rector, School Chaplain

 

trisht@stlukesbr.org  

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Danielle Wolfe

Lower School Spanish

 

dwolfe@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Michael Avant

STEAM & Innovation Lab

 

mavant@stlukesbrschool.org

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CJ Browning

Permanent Sub & Assistant

 

cbrowning@stlukesbrschool.org

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Dariah Deskins

Middle School PE

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ddeskins@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Brittany Guelfo

Assistant Head of School

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bguelfo@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Tracy Harris

Kindergarten

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tharris@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Dr. Laurie Johnson

Middle School Spanish

 

ljohnson@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Rachel Pattat

Pre-K4​

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 rpattat@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Anna Scott

Pre-K4 Assistant

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ascott@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Kelli Tortorich

Lower School Art

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ktortorich@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Joy Baudier

Lower School Administrative Assistant

 

jbaudier@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Jacquelyn Carothers

Athletic Director​

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jcarothers@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Lisa Doyle

Middle School English

 

ldoyle@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Sarah Haase

Kindergarten

 

shaase@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Becky Heyward

Pre-K3 Assistant

 

bheyward@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Mikel McClure

5th Grade ELA

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mmcclure@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Krista Rawlins

Lower School Religion

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 krawlins@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Melissa Seidule

Music & Choir​

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mseidule@stlukesbrschool.org

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Lorin Vieira

Visual Communications

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lvieira@stlukesbrschool.org 

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Board of Trustees
 

The St. Luke’s Board of Trustees is charged with the duty to promote the mission of the school by providing a holistic vision for success and by adhering to sound financial practices while also demonstrating proactive governance consistent with the objectives of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Baton Rouge. The Board of Trustees is composed of parents, grandparents, parishioners and friends of St. Luke’s Church and School who provide guidance, service and support to the school’s mission.

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As term limits and vacancies occur on the Board of Trustees, positions sometimes become available. If you are interested in serving St. Luke's in this capacity and would like more information, please contact Dana Bannerman at danabannerman@gmail.com.

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2026-2027 Members​

  • Dana Bannerman - Chairman

  • Sarah Hyde - Vice Chairman

  • Andrea McKey - Secretary

  • Laura Boudreaux - Treasurer 

  • Father Bryan Owen - Rector

  • Mitch Bilbe - Head of School

  • Laura Thomas - Senior Warden

  • Kevin Baucom 

  • Brittany Allphin-Smith (alumni)

  • Natasha Benoit

  • Cheryl Palmer

  • Jessica Berthelot

  • Mtr. Trish Toburen (Advisor to the Board)

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St. Luke's Episcopal School

info@stlukesbrschool.org

8833 Goodwood Blvd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

(225) 927-8601

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