Mrs. Debbie Cheramie is a 1975 graduate of Nicholls State University with major studies in Elementary Education and Special Education. This is Debbie's 13th year at Holy Rosary and 17th year teaching overall. Although Mrs. Cheramie’s work includes federal grant duties, she is a full time employee of Holy Rosary. Debbie’s title is that of Resource Teacher where she works with the "at risk" students in the areas of reading and math. In this area, students work on basic skills both on computers and with their teachers. Students get to work at their own pace on their own level.

Debbie also works on the School Building Level Committee where she identifies students with special needs. Another area of responsibility of Mrs. Cheramie is that of the Rainbows Program. She indicates that it is a special joy to work with these children. She likes the atmosphere and "family" of Holy Rosary.

Mrs. Cheramie looks forward to seeing the joy on the faces of the children as they are working on something they can succeed at in her class. She feels lucky to teach what and where she does, as she enjoys going to work every day. Debbie’s at risk children make her more aware of the world.

Also in Debbie’s duties is working with the enriched students. These children work on projects beyond the classroom, such as the Ecology Club and the Good News newspaper. Additional duties also include the tutoring program and coordinating conferences between parents, teachers and Mr. Collins. The new computer lab enables Mrs. Cheramie to help her students in many exiting, new ways.