Leadership
Principal Smith, M.Ed
Kasielynn Smith is the new Principal of Lowery Middle. Smith is a lifelong resident of Ascension Parish and a proud honor graduate from East Ascension High School.
Smith has worked with the Ascension Parish school system for 14 years. She has served as a teacher, a cheer sponsor, a mentor, a graduation coach, a master teacher, an assistant principal, and now a principal. She has taught career technical courses, ELA, math, and social studies.
She earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Louisiana State University and a master's degree from Texas Tech University.
“I am excited to serve as principal to meet the expectations of our school board, but also to live as a service leader and as an instructional coach on our campus," said Smith. "I want to build relationships with our teachers, students, parents, and our community because we know for our school to grow, we have to be good partners with everyone who has a role in our school. As a principal, my goal is to both forge and nurture those relationships,” said Smith.
Assist. Principal Williams, M.Ed
Sha'myra Williams is the new Assistant Principal at Lowery Middle School.
Williams, a proud graduate of East Ascension High School, embarks on her 10th year within Ascension’s school district in a new capacity as an administrator. Earning a bachelor's degree from LSU and a master's degree in educational leadership from Southeastern, she is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction at the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
Williams’ teaching career began at Central Middle School, followed by impactful roles as a mentor teacher and master teacher at Donaldsonville High School. Demonstrating her commitment to growth and excellence, she successfully completed our administrative intern program, undertaking assignments at Dutchtown High School and Sorrento Primary.
Her dedication to educational leadership was further evidenced by her role as an instructional coach at St. Amant High School during the 2023-24 academic year. With her wealth of experience and passion for education, Williams assumes the role of assistant principal at Lowery Middle School with enthusiasm and a commitment to student success.
"I want to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of the incredible work happening here in Ascension Parish. I've had the chance to explore various aspects of Lowery Middle School, and one particular sentiment resonated with me from a teacher: 'This season is our growing season at Lowery Middle School.' I wholeheartedly embrace this notion. I'm truly excited, humbled, and honored to be joining this team. Together, we will forge ahead, building, growing, and nurturing our teachers and students. I am eager to see the heights we can reach together," said Williams.
LMS CORE Leadership Team
