Riverside Academy math teacher Sydney Perret was recently named
District 2 Educator of the Year by the American Legion. Perret was previously honored by Post 383 as its Educator of the Year. District 2 encompasses 22 posts from LaPlace to Buras and has 2700 members. Pictured, from left, are District 2 Commander James Copeland, Perret and Post 383 Commander Dave Gatt.