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 Coach Jim Picheloup.
What's your name?
James Picheloup
What do your students call you?
Coach Jim
How long have you been teaching? How long have you been at Gueydan High?
3 years this year
What was your favorite subject when you were in school?
Mathematics
What do you love most about being a Gueydan Bear?
Being at a small school
Who or what inspired you to be a teacher?
My father
What's the farthest you've ever been from home?
New York City
What's your favorite team(s)?
Ragin Cajuns
What's your favorite meal?
Deer lasagna
What's something you learned through failure?
How to be an effective teacher
What does leadership mean to you?
To influence people towards achieving a goal
If you could go back in time to when you were your students' age and give them advice, what would it be?
Never stop chasing your dreams
What are a few things you couldn't live without?
Hunting/fishing
What's your favorite quote?
“Better than that”