We have a few new faces at GHS this year, so we wanted to take a second to let everyone get to know them a little better. Welcome to our new High School Science teacher and basketball coach, Coach Ralph Thibodeaux!
What is your name?
Ralph Thibodeaux
What do your students call you?
Coach Thib.
How long have you been teaching? How long have you been at Gueydan High?
31 years in education, 1st year at Gueydan
What was your favorite subject when you were in school?
Physics
What do you love most about being a Gueydan Bear?
It is a great school, community and family atmosphere. I am blessed and grateful to get be here and be a "Bear" "The Sun is Shining in Gueydan"
Who or what inspired you to be a teacher?
Mr. Hanks, He was caring but demanding. Always pushing us to be better and do better.
What's the farthest you've ever been from home?
30 miles, Grew up in Morse, now live in Maurice.
What's your favorite team(s)?
UL Ragin Cajuns alumnus. Plus Duke Basketball
Do you have any collections? If so, of what?
Silver dollars
What's your favorite meal?
Ribeye with crawfish etouffee on top
What's something you learned through failure?
Failure is only an opportunity to make changes, reset, and come back stronger.
What does leadership mean to you?
Living each day by trying to set a positive example and strive to be a little bit better to today than I was yesterday
If you could go back in time to when you were your students' age and give yourself advice, what would it be?
Dream bigger and work harder. Be grateful for the little things in live so that I will really appreciate and be thankful for the big things.
What's one thing people would never guess about you?
I drive the moon rover at NASA and the Mars Rover.
Do you have any favorite memories from your time in school?
Playing basketball
Could you tell us a little about your family?
I have 2 children Sydney and Brooks, both graduated for University of Louisiana.
What are a few things you couldn't live without?
Steaks and crawfish
What's your favorite quote?
Success is a journey not a destination.