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 Mr. Tim LeBlanc.




What's your name?

Tim LeBlanc


What do your students call you?

Coach Tim


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

This is my 32nd year


What was your favorite subject when you were in school?

Science


What do you love most about being a Gueydan Bear?

The sense of family and community. Pride in our town


Who or what inspired you to be a teacher? 

A love of students


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

Southern Mexico


What's your favorite team(s)?

UL Lafayette Ragin Cajuns, New Orleans Saints, and the New York Yankees


What's your favorite meal?

Ribeye steak


What's something you learned through failure?

The computer


What does leadership mean to you?

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?

You will usually regret more what you did not try to do than what you did


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

I am an Eagle Boy Scout


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

The basketball games


Could you tell us a little about your family?

I've been married for 42 years. We have 3 sons, 7 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild


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

Air conditioner


What's your favorite quote?

There is a God! And he likes me!