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Edith Walker will earn around $209,000 per year in salary and benefits as the new Ascension Parish Public Schools superintendent.

The incoming superintendent of the Ascension Public Schools will receive about $209,000 in the first year of a three-year term laid out in a contract approved by the Board Tuesday night.

DONALDSONVILLE - The Ascension Parish School Board selected a new leader for the school system Monday night and named Edith Walker the new superintendent. 

The Ascension Parish School Board unanimously voted to extend an offer to Edith Walker to become the new Superintendent effective July 1.

The Ascension Parish School Board unanimously voted to extend an offer of employment to Edith Walker, Ed.D. to serve as Superintendent of Schools effective July 1.

Walker hails from White Castle who has worked in the parish for over 20 years.

Walker's appointment to the position is pending contract approval, which is expected at the next school board meeting in two weeks.

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The Ascension Parish School Board voted during the March 28 meeting to invite Ernest "Buddy" Reed Jr. and Edith Walker to interview for Superintendent of Schools on April 4.

The Ascension Parish School Board recognized Lowery Middle Principal Michael Hilton for being named the Louisiana Middle School Principal of the Year and six employees who earned doctoral degrees this year.