Gena Thomas Ross
Administrator & Educational Pathway Headmaster
Mrs. Gena is a 1997 graduate of H.L.Bourgeois High School. She was a member of the track and basketball team. She was also a member of BETA. She is married to Mr. Martin Ross Jr. She has 3 boys; Dorian (28), Payton (24) and Landon (18). She also has 3 beautiful grandchildren; Avah Sanai, Dru Quentin and Draya Monique. She has been in the education system for 17 years. Gena has taught at Maria Immaculata Catholic School and as a Learning Coach. In 2018, Gena was privileged to open QHS Learning Academy in memory of her brother Quentin Dion Thomas. (Quentin’s Home School) Through Quentin's vision, Gena created a safe space for students to thrive and learn at their own pace. Gena is passionate about education. She loves teaching & mentoring kids. Mrs. Gena loves each of her students like they are her own.
"Through my years of experience, I've learned that not every child is the same. You have to meet them where they are."
Pagne Higginbotham
High School Educational Pathway Coach
My name is Pagne Higginbotham, I am the wife of Thomas Higginbotham Jr, the mother of 3 beautiful daughters; Malenia, Gabriella, and Makayla. I am blessed to have 2 beautiful grandchildren; Paisley Grace and Parker Grey. I possess a Bachelors degree in Education with over 13 years of experience. My passion is helping others, I enjoy working with children and helping them reach their full potential in everything they set out to do. I firmly believe God has a plan and a purpose for everything we go through in life, he is my strength and my anchor and leaning on him has helped me overcome so many things. I am excited to be part of the QHS family and I am looking forward to helping each child reach their full potential and believe in themselves the way we believe in them
Melanie Bourg Fabre
Middle School Master Educational Pathway Coach
My name is Melanie Bourg Fabre. I am a native of Grand Caillou. I am a high school graduate of South Terrebonne and a college graduate of Nicholls State University. I currently hold a Bachelor’s degree in education. In my teenage years, I coached baseball, basketball, softball, and tennis. I was a bilingual paraprofessional for one year, then worked my way through to college to become a teacher. My first year was at Dularge Middle in a 5th grade self-contained class. The following year went on to teach 30 years at Grand Caillou middle. While at GCMS, I was voted teacher of the year twice and received the gold star for two years. I retired in 2018 since I taught two years at SMS and substituted in public school for the last year. I'm looking forward to teaching and encouraging the students at QHS Learning Academy in the upcoming school year
Alexus Verdin Thibodaux
Upper Elementary Educational Pathway Coach
My name is Alexus Thibodaux, I am the wife of Javon Thibodaux, and the mother of 2 wonderful children; Omari and Aaliyah. I graduated from Fletcher Technical Community College with an Associates degree in Accounting, and I am currently pursuing a Bachelors in Education at University of Louisiana Monroe. My favorite scripture is Psalm 46:5, “God is within her, she will not fall.”, because he has been at the center and the anchor to all of my achievements. I have a passion for volleyball and have been coaching alongside my father for 8 years at GCMS. I strongly believe in meeting children where they are and look forward to helping them reach their educational goals
