Brighter Future: A Tangi Schools Podcast

In this episode of Brighter Future, we sit down with Dr. Anna Faye Caminita, Principal of Ponchatoula High School and Louisiana’s High School Principal of the Year, honored at the Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala.
Dr. Caminita shares the leadership strategies, school culture improvements, and student-centered initiatives that have helped Ponchatoula High achieve remarkable growth and success. From academic accountability to building strong community partnerships, her passion for students is clear, consistent, and inspiring.
Join us for an uplifting conversation that highlights what it means to lead with vision, heart, and unwavering commitment to every child’s future here in Tangipahoa Parish.

In this episode of Brighter Future, we sit down with Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker for an inspiring conversation about leadership, service, and community. From his early beginnings in Ponchatoula to his career in law enforcement and the U.S. Marine Corps, Sheriff Sticker shares how his life experiences have shaped his approach to protecting and serving Tangipahoa Parish. Tune in as he shares his vision for a safer, stronger community and what leadership truly means in today’s world.

In this episode of Brighter Future, Melissa Stilley sits down with Eva Delatte, Miss Southeastern Louisiana University, and the new Ambassador for Performing Arts in the Tangipahoa Parish School System.
A proud graduate of Hammond High’s IB program, Eva shares her journey from the classroom to the stage—and how her DREAM Initiative is empowering students to discover their own creativity and purpose through the arts.
Join us for an inspiring conversation about confidence, community, and the power of following your dreams.

In our premiere episode of Brighter Future, Superintendent Melissa Stilley takes the hot seat! We dive deep into her story—exploring her childhood, the challenges and triumphs that shaped her, her journey through college, and the path that led her to become the superintendent of Tangipahoa Parish School System.
Join us for a candid, personal, and inspiring conversation that gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the experiences and values that drive one of our community’s most influential leaders.