M. Paige Leger Robertson Leger, M.Ed., founded De Beau Microschool in January of 2015 with the goal of providing individualized instruction. Her educational philosophy is rooted in her experience in public schools and homeschooling her daughter. She holds degrees in Elementary Education, Digital Learning and Leading, and Business Administration.
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In addition to her current role as Founder and Director of Academics, Leger has identified an online educational doctorate program and is the process of formally applying to further her education. Her ultimate goal is to work at the university level.
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Founder and Director of Academics
Toby Leger is the Director of Operations for De Beau Microschool and the Branch Manager at Texas State Rentals and Equipment in Orange, TX, with other two decades of business development and technology experience in Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. He holds an Associate's of Arts in Business from Western International University, earned in 2007. He is an active leader in the area, having been involved in various community projects and committees, including the Workforce Development Board and Beauregard Parish 4-H. Leger has received multiple awards for his contributions, such as the Beauregard Parish 4-H Outstanding Leader Award (2015) and the SWLA Business Alliance Volunteer of the Year Award (2011).
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Director of Operations
Kelly Smith is a life long resident of DeQuincy and graduated from DeQuincy High School. She attended McNeese State University as an English major before pursuing a career as a licensed massage therapist. Kelly is a homeschooling mother and an avid reader with a passion for literacy. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, learning new things, and being a "helper" whenever the opportunity arises. She believes every day is a new opportunity to do something positive in our world by looking beyond ourselves and accepting the privilege of helping others.
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Amanda was born in Lake Charles, but grew up in Las Vegas, where she attended College of Southern Nevada. She is currently enrolled in courses to work towards a bachelor's degree in history. Amanda has been working with children for over twenty years. When she is not working, she enjoys watching her children participate in several extra-curricular activities, and spending time with her family.
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Teacher Aide
My name is Annalise Leger, I am 22 years old! I am a freshman student at Arizona State University. This is not my first time attending a college or university. I did participate in Dual Enrollment courses as a high school senior at Sowela Technical Community College and at McNeese State University, both of which are in Lake Charles, La. This is my second time working via online work for a university. Unfortunately, the COVID pandemic and Hurricanes Laura and Delta forced everyone to an online format. Sadly, the combination of all of those events put my education on hold. I am thankful to be back pursuing a degree in my desired field, Early Childhood Education.
I am interested in earning my degree in Early Childhood Education because I am currently a teacher’s aide at De Beau Microshool in Lake Charles, LA. I have also subbed at the DeQuincy, LA location of De Beau Microschool when needed. I have had the honor of working with students with a variety of learning issues and some that have been in the gifted category.
In addition to working at De Beau Microschool, I also work at Starbucks in Lake Charles, LA. I enjoy interacting with the customers and creating fancy coffee drinks by request. While in high school, I took American Sign Language as my second language for my high school transcript. I am thankful that I learned ASL because I have had the ability to assist some customers in their first language, though I am not fluent.
Karli has been with De Beau Microschool since 2019. In April of 2024, Karli and her husband, A.J., welcomed a healthy baby girl to the world. A few days before the baby was born, Karli completed her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Arizona State University. She teaches middle school and high school math and grammar at De Beau Microschool.
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