Stacie Reed of Denham Springs has received the Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children (LA-CEC) 2017 “Yes I Can!” Outstanding Paraeducator of the Year Award.

LA-CEC is the voice and vision of special education, an organization for teachers and advocates for special education and for those with exceptionalities.

Every year, the LA-CEC recognizes a select number of students with special needs via their “Yes I Can!” Award as well as adults who devote their lives and services to help educate and/or advocate for those with special needs.