2026 Louisiana Principal of The Year Justin Wax | LPPS District Download #2

In this episode of LPSS District Download, Livingston Parish Public Schools Superintendent Jody Purvis sits down with 2026 Louisiana State Principal of the Year Justin Wax as he discusses the award, his lessons on leadership and failure, and how the school he leads, Denham Springs Junior High, is focusing on student leadership and character education.  Timestamps 01:59 Gala Surprise Moment 05:23 Leading Beyond the Award 08:52 Failure as a Leadership Lesson 10:56 Teacher Leader Summit 16:44 Navigating Growth and Priorities 21:45 What Junior High Students Need 25:57 District Pride and Recognition 29:57 Rapid Fire Reflections #justinwax #LivingstonParish #publicschools #louisiana #teacheroftheyear #districtdownload #podcast