Mr. John Danny Guillory

Danny Guillory was born in New Orleans, Lousiana and raised in Kenner, Louisiana. After high school, Mr. Guillory attended the University of New Orleans to first receive his undergraduate degree in mathematics, and then he furthered his education by attending Southeastern Louisiana University to obtain his graduate's degree in administration. He said his proudest accomplishment and greatest achievement was receiving a higher education. He said earning an undergraduate degree took an enormous amount of work and dedication, but it placed him in the best position possible to achieve everything that has since followed. Before becoming principal of Covington High School, Mr. Guillory taught math for seven years at Mandeville High School from 1990 to 1998. He believed his career choice was good and sound because he wanted to have a positive influence on the young adults attending the school. Mr. Guillory said that teaching - regardless of the subject matter - enabled him to become the leader he is today.

In 1999, Mr. Guillory became an assistant principal at Covington High School. He acted as assistant principal until 2003 when it was announced that he would take the principal position at Covington High School after Mrs. Cronin retired. Mr. Guillory was 35 years old when he became principal of Covington High School. It was his first time serving as principal at any school. He was quoted saying "I really love being principal. The enthusiasm of the students and the dedication of the teachers and staff make the job all worth while."

During his time as principal, Mr. Guillory has faced three very difficult years. His first year as principal stood as a huge challenge because he had to learn so much in one year's time while working on the job. The second was in the 2005-2006 school year when Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast. Covington High was closed for a few months, and when the students and staffed return in October, they were faced with the daunting task of picking up where they all had left off in August. For some this was more difficult than others, but with the guidance of Mr. Guillory and the staff of Covington High, the school soon returned to its regular course. Then in the 2006 - 2007 school year, Mr. Guillory went on leave when personal issues in his life arose. When he returned that same school year, Mr. Guillory said he learned a great deal about himself and how to become a better person.

He does his best to be a role model. "Whether I am or not, I believe, is really left up to the people who might be influenced by me. I, like everyone else, am trying to do the right thing one day at a time," says Mr. Guillory. His personal goals are simply to be the very best person he can be and enjoy life fully. His career goal is to try to do the best job he can in the position that he is in. He plans to continue to be principal and grow in the position.

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