LDOE announces 2022 Teacher and Principal of the Year semifinalists Louisiana Department of Education and last updated 2021-03-31 17:41:19-04 The Louisiana Department of Education announced the The 48 semifinalists are elementary, middle and high school educators from school systems across the state. Finalists will be selected from this group and announced live at the 2021 Teacher Leader Summit during the plenary event on May 25 in New Orleans. âOur teachers and leaders have been doing hero's work over the past year to educate during the pandemic and a historically active hurricane season,â said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley. âCongratulations to these 48 semifinalists. Our state is in a better place today because of their service to children and families.â