Lewis & Clark Elementary School Principal Latasha LeFlore-Porter Engages Kids and Staff Every Day

ALTON - Latasha LeFlore-Porter cares about the kids in her charge.

LeFlore-Porter serves as the principal at Lewis & Clark Elementary School in the Alton Community Unit School District #11. She noted it’s an exciting job, made better because of the people in her building and the Alton administrators who support her. But her favorite part of working in education is being with the children.

“I tell the kids every day, they’re the best part of my day,” she said. “Just waking up and coming in and knowing that I’m going to help someone, I’m going to teach something new or say something to encourage someone, but also knowing that I’m going to get that back somehow. I learn from the students every day. I learn from the staff every day.”

LeFlore-Porter noted that there was a day recently when they didn’t have a substitute for a kindergarten class. She was preparing to step into the role when three of her teachers reached out asking how they could help. To her, this demonstrates the staff’s commitment to the students and their eagerness to serve.

All of the primary schools work together to support students, but they also try to think beyond second grade. LeFlore-Porter pointed out that Alton High School is currently trying to increase its graduation rate. She believes this work begins at the primary school level, as the teachers and staff work to help kids love learning.

With this in mind, LeFlore-Porter is grateful for all of the administrators in the Alton School District as well as her team at Lewis & Clark. She noted that her group of teachers and staff is “one of the best teams I’ve ever worked with.” Together, these educators work to ensure students are supported and loved.

“If I didn’t have this team, I don’t know where I would be. I don’t know if I’d still be in education. It is a great team,” she added. “I’m truly blessed to have this team.”

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LeFlore-Porter shows up every day to serve the community and support students, and she is proud of the work they do at Lewis & Clark to raise up the next generation.

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