Staff Spotlight

Some of the best students and teachers in Louisiana are right here in Gueydan, and we think they deserve some recognition, so this is our chance to get to know them a little better. This is our GHS Staff Spotlight on Mrs. Monica Slack.


What is your name?

Monica Slack


What do your students call you?

Mrs. Monica


How long have you been teaching? How long have you been at Gueydan High?

This is my first year as the Bookkeeper/Secretary


What was your favorite subject when you were in school?

Home Ec.


What do you love most about being a Gueydan Bear?

I love that I get to share it with my children!!


What's the farthest you've ever been from home?

England and France


What's your favorite team(s)?

The Gueydan Bears, of course!


What's your favorite meal?

Boiled crawfish


What's something you learned through failure?

Failure has taught me not to give up on myself. Get back up and try again tomorrow!!


What does leadership mean to you?

Leadership to me is helping to guide others by working along side of them. Lead by example.


If you could go back in time to when you were your students' age and give them advice, what would it be?

Stop trying to hurry up and get out of school. (It is a trap, LOL) Don't skip out on your prom or the powder puff. Enjoy being young while you can.


What's one thing people would never guess about you?

I am scared of heights


Do you have any favorite memories from your time in school?

Friday night football games being in the pep squad were the best!!


Could you tell us a little about your family?

I have been married for 17 years, I have two children, James and Jenna as well as three step children who live in Alabama.


What are a few things you couldn't live without?

My family and my dog.


What's your favorite quote?

Tomorrow is a new day!!