Staff of A+PEL

Executive Director

Dr. Keith Courville, Ed.S., Ph.D.
Executive Director of A+PEL
(800) 364-2735 or (225) 769-4005
keith@apeleducators.org
www.twitter.com/keitheducation

Deputy Director and Director of Programs

Miranda Britt
Deputy Director of A+PEL
Director of Programs, University Relations and Professional Development
(800) 364-2735 or (225) 769-4005
miranda@apeleducators.org

Director of Advocacy and Communication

Lauren P. Nero
General Counsel for A+PEL
Director of Advocacy and Communication
(800) 364-2735 or (225) 769-4005
lauren@apeleducators.org

Legal Matters

Polly Broussard
Director of Legal Services
(800) 364-2735 or (225) 769-4005
contact A+PEL for legal services

NOLA Regional Director

Jeff Southerland
NOLA Regional Director
(800) 364-2735 or (225) 769-4005
Fax: (225) 766-5053
jeff@apeleducators.org

Regional Recruiter

Jeanie Achord
Regional Recruiter 
(800) 364-2735 or (225) 769-4005
Fax: (225) 766-5053
apel@apeleducators.org

Office Staff

Rebecca Gaylord
Executive Assistant / Office Manager
(800) 364-2735 or (225) 769-4005
Fax: (225) 766-5053
apel@apeleducators.org

Terri Olsen
Website and Database Administrator
(800) 364-2735 or (225) 769-4005
teacher@apeleducators.org

Consultants

Desiree Alexander
Ms. Desiree Alexander, Ed.S. is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator who has been in the educational field for fourteen years.  She is currently the Instructional Technology Supervisor for Caddo Parish Public Schools.  She is the founder of Educator Alexander, an educational consulting business.  She consults with members of several schools/businesses and presents at conferences nationwide.  She is the 2015 Librarian of the Year for Louisiana Librarian Association, 2014 Leader of the Year for Region 2 Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators, and a campus 2015 Teacher of the Year in the Zachary Community School District.  She also sits on the Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educator’s Board of Directors.  

Natalie Sonnier Chustz 
Ms. Natalie Sonnier Chutz holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Technology Leadership and is certified in both Instructional Coaching and Middle School Mathematics. In addition to teaching positions over her career, she has been an Instructional/ Technology Coach and a Professional Development Coordinator.  Natalie is currently the treasurer of A+PEL's Lafayette Chapter, a member of International Society for Technology in Education, and a member of Louisiana Computer Using Educators.  In her free time, she enjoys everything technology, cooking/baking, photography, and hanging out with family and friends.