DeSoto Parish Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Stephen Burch as the new Administrative Assistant at Mansfield High School. Mr. Burch, a seasoned educator and coach, brings nearly two decades of experience and a deep-rooted connection to DeSoto Parish to his new role.
Mr. Burch began his teaching career at Mansfield Elementary in 2006. He then taught at North DeSoto from 2007 to 2012, followed by Ebarb High School from 2012 to 2014 and 2015 to 2020 at Pleasant Hill High School. Mr. Burch coached basketball in DeSoto and Sabine Parish during the span of his career. He helped lead Pleasant Hill to a state championship in 2020, marking a significant achievement in his coaching career. Since 2020, Mr. Burch has served at both Logansport and Mansfield High School, teaching Social Studies, Financial Literacy, and Fine Arts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Burch has been a strong advocate for student success in the classroom and on the basketball court. His commitment to education is complemented by his leadership and mentorship of students in extracurricular activities.
He is a proud product of DeSoto Parish Schools, having graduated from Stanley High School in 2001 and earned his degree from Northwestern State University in 2006. DeSoto Parish has always been home for Mr. Burch, who comes from a family with a rich legacy of educators who have worked and retired from DeSoto Parish Schools. His strong family ties and deep commitment to the community further exemplify his dedication to the students and families of DeSoto Parish.
Mr. Burch has been married to Dawn Burch for 10 years. They have four children: Jayda Morgan, 23; Luke Morgan, 26; Genesis Burch, 18; and Isaac Burch, 14.
Mr. Burch expressed his commitment to embracing his new leadership role with a focus on the core values of mentorship and student support, stating, "I think it is important to step into this role and use our core values to mentor and positively impact our students, but most importantly be there for our students because that is what we do as educators. I want to thank Principal Anesha Ross for allowing me this opportunity to join the leadership team so we can continue this vital work as a team.”