“Thank you is not enough.”
She was one of the first Black educators to help integrate the school.
Shaw retired in 2012, but decided to return last year.
Credit:Courtesy Lafayette Parish School System
There was another need.
This time, it was ateachershortage.
After teaching for four decades, her job wasnt done.
She came out of retirement last year toteacha new generation of students.
“I’m kind of the igniter, she toldCBS News.
If I can stimulate them into following their dreams, then my investment has been fulfilled.”
Shaw received a couple of life-changing monetary gifts from admirers and celebrated by doing the Cupid Shuffle dance.
It was fitting because the singer behind the song, Bryson Bernard, was one of her former students.
I love you guys.
I love you all, an emotional Shaw told the students.
Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet announced that Nov. 14, 2024, would be designated Frances Shaw Day.
The digital design company Canva gave her $25,000.
The Love Our Schools Foundation donated $100,000 to Northside High School.
“Thank you is not enough.
You know, Vikings, we play together and we pray together,” Shaw said at her celebration.
And this over many years of praying, has been our answer.
It’s sweet."
