Krystal Guillory, a teacher in Lincoln Parish School District, has been named the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Educator of the Year. Guillory was honored at the NFB’s annual convention in Houston, Texas, on July 3, 2023.
Known for her passionate advocacy for blind students, Mrs. Guillory is heavily involved with multiple blind education programs. As a teacher, she has a wealth of experience working with students of all ages. She is a certified special education teacher in Lincoln Parish School district as well as an early interventionist for the Louisiana Center for the Blind, where she works with blind infants, toddlers, and their parents.
Krystal is known for her innovative teaching methods. She uses a variety of techniques to help her students learn, and she is always looking for new ways to make her lessons accessible.
Mrs. Guillory is also the coordinator for the National Federation of the Blind Bell Academies in Louisiana(Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning). Her work through this platform provides children ages 4-12 a one (or two) week program of concentrated braille instruction through fun, hands-on learning.
“Krystal Guillory is a testament to the remarkable teachers we have in Lincoln Parish,” said Lincoln Parish Superintendent Mr. Ricky Durrett. “We are so proud of the work she does with not only Lincoln Parish Students but with visually impaired students from around the state.”
About the National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is the largest and most influential blind organization in the United States. The NFB was founded in 1940 by Jacobus tenBroek, a partially blind lawyer who believed that blind people should have the same rights and opportunities as sighted people. The NFB is committed to ensuring that blind people have access to quality education, employment, and independent living.
The NFB’s Educator of the Year award is given to an outstanding teacher who has made significant contributions to the education of blind students. The award is presented annually at the NFB’s annual convention.