In honor of Black History Month, BPJ is highlighting a local Bienville Parish who is making a difference. 

Antavious Roberson, who has been previously recognized by BPJ for his achievements, is the principal of Natchitoches Magnet School. Roberson has a proven track record of educational leadership, and his commitment to student achievement was recognized with the T.P. Chaplin Outstanding Educator Award in 2019 and the Teacher of the Year Award in 2020.

While attending college at Northwestern State University, he participated in the Capstone Leadership Program by studying abroad in Cartagena, Columbia, in 2016 and 2017.