Meet the Administrative Team
Kamille J Watson, MEd
Director
Pathways Trainer, CLASS Observer- Infant
Kamille J Watson, MEd, serves as the Director of the Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool. She oversees all administrative decisions associated with the day-to-day operations and functions of ECELP. In 2008, Kamille began her work in the early childhood field as a Kindergarten teacher with the Zachary Community School District. During her time in Zachary, she held multiple leadership roles at the school and district levels and was named Teacher of the Year at Northwestern Elementary. In 2016, Kamille joined the staff of the Early Learning Center at First United Methodist Church, where she served in a dual-role position as a PreK Lead Teacher/Curriculum Coordinator before being promoted to Assistant Director/Curriculum Coordinator. Kamille is a graduate from Louisiana State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, her Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and her Reading Specialist Certification. Also, she holds a PK-3 teaching certificate, an Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate, and a Louisiana Pathways trainer certificate.
Laura Sweet, MEd
Assistant Director
CDA Council PD Specialist, Pathways Trainer, CLASS Observer- Toddler
Laura Sweet, MEd. serves as the ECELP Assistant Director. She is responsible for supporting and coaching teachers and assisting with the day-to-day operations of the ECELP. She has served as a preschool and elementary teacher in public and private schools and as a CLASS assessor. She has worked in the field of early childhood since 2018, serving as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for Livingston Parish Public Schools until joining the ECELP team in February of 2022. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in Early Intervention from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Coaching from LSU. She holds a teaching certificate in PK-3, Elementary Grades 1-5, K-12 Health and P.E., Birth to Kindergarten, and Early Intervention. She is also a certified Mentor Teacher and Instructional Coach by the Louisiana Department of Education. Laura holds an Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate and is a certified Pathways trainer, CLASS certified observer–toddler, and a Council for Professional Recognition CDA PD Specialist.
Renée Boutte Myer
Assistant Dean for Advocacy, Collaboration & Engagement
Director Designees
- Lataree Spann, AAS
- Ursula Pursley, AAS
- Shannon Hardy, BS
- LaKisha Banks, BS
- Corinthian Henley, CDA