Image is a graphic with text on the left and a headshot of JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin on the right. The text reads "Best Leaders 2025: Walter B. Gonsoulin Superintendent - turning a struggling school district into a model for the nation By Ashley Merryman Contributor Nov. 17, 2025, at 5:00 a.m." Below the text is the U.S. News & World Report Logo

Our district is proud to share that Superintendent Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin has been named a 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Leader.

Dr. Gonsoulin is one of only 25 individuals honored for making strides in various fields, including education, business, public service, and health care. 

According to U.S. News & World Report, the individuals named Best Leaders were selected based on key leadership traits, including empathy, generosity, and humility. Dr. Gonsoulin embodies these qualities each and every day as he works to invest in the futures of our students.

We congratulate Dr. Gonsoulin on this incredible honor, and look forward to the continued growth of our district. 

To read U.S. News & World Report’s full feature on Dr. Gonsoulin, click here.