Mrs. Mercedes Friels serves as the Principal of Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, her teaching certification from Louisiana State University Shreveport, and a Master of Education degree from Grand Canyon University.

Throughout her educational career, Mrs. Friels has served in a variety of roles, including classroom teacher for grades 1 through 4, mentor teacher, interventionist, administrative assistant, instructional coordinator, and assistant principal at Caddo Heights. These experiences have provided her with a strong foundation in instructional leadership and student achievement.

Mrs. Friels is deeply passionate about education and firmly believes that every child has the ability to learn and succeed. She is committed to ensuring that all students are provided with high-quality learning opportunities that support their academic growth and personal development. The continued success of Caddo Heights is a top priority, and her leadership is focused on supporting, training, and supervising teachers to ensure the effective implementation of high-quality instruction that drives student success.

As a proud Caddo Heights Eagle, Mrs. Friels is honored to serve the students, families, and staff of this exceptional school community and looks forward to helping every Eagle reach new heights as they continue to SOAR!