Miss Gwendolyn P. Byrd

Miss Gwendolyn P. Byrd is a native Mobilian who grew up in the local Catholic school system.  After graduation from Convent of Mercy High School, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree at Marillac College in St. Louis, and a Master of Education in School Administration from DePaul University in Chicago.

Miss Byrd began her professional career as an elementary teacher in St. Louis. She later taught at Cathedral School in Natchez, Mississippi, and served as principal there for four years. St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Lake Zurich, Illinois, also benefitted from her leadership, as Miss Byrd continued there as principal before bringing her skills and experience back to her hometown of Mobile.

Joining the staff of the Office of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Mobile, Miss Byrd began as Curriculum Coordinator.  Six years later, she was named Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the archdiocese. Since that time, she has successfully led the schools in the archdiocese through a time of great change.  In 2009, she was named Executive Director of Catholic Education in addition to her role as superintendent.  The Offices of Religious Education, Family Life, and Youth Ministry are under her supervision, along with the Office of Catholic Schools.