Dayln D. Myers for Caddo Parish School Board

The Insider

He didn't parachute in. He grew up here.

Dayln is a Caddo Parish native who came up through the very schools he now wants to serve — and he's still on the front lines every single school day.

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Childhood

Lakeshore Elementary & Newton Smith 6th Grade Center

Dayln started his education right here in Caddo Parish, in the same neighborhoods District 5 families call home today.

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May 2018

Graduate, Booker T. Washington High School

He earned his diploma from BTW — and came right back to serve the school that shaped him.

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2019 – 2022

Attendance & Discipline Secretary, Booker T. Washington High School

Working under Dr. Crystal Tate-Barnes, Dayln served as COVID Coordinator, Crisis Coordinator, SGA Assistant Sponsor, and Social Media Coordinator — earning Exceptional Person of the Month in March 2020.

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Bus Driver Pilot Program

First Caddo Parish staff member to drive a bus while still working on campus

When Caddo Parish faced a school bus driver shortage, Dayln earned his CDL Class B license and stepped up — becoming the first staff member to drive a route while keeping his job on campus, a pilot program under Superintendent Dr. Lamar Goree that other staff have since followed.

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Today

HR Specialist & School Bus Driver

Dayln now works as an HR Specialist at Brighter Future Counseling Services and drives for SafeRiders Solutions, serving Third Future Schools' Linwood Charter School — still in the seat every morning and every afternoon.

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The Platform

Three ways in. One clear mission.

Dayln's platform is built on what he's seen firsthand — in the front office, on the bus route, and in the community.

Academic Excellence

Building strong schools that prepare every student for success, from Pre-K through graduation.

Parent & Community Voice

Listening, collaborating, and putting District 5 families at the center of every decision the board makes.

Support Our Educators

Investing in and empowering the teachers, staff, and bus drivers who show up for our kids every day.

Transparency & Accountability

Making data-driven decisions in the open, and delivering results families can actually see.

Rooted in Community

Service that goes beyond the classroom

Friends of Devin

Leading with purpose, in memory of his brother

Dayln serves as President and Assistant Executive Director of Friends of Devin, a nonprofit founded in memory of his late brother, Devin Myers, a Huntington High School basketball player. The organization reflects the same commitment Dayln brings to District 5: showing up for young people and their families.

Business Degree in Progress

Currently pursuing a business degree through University of Phoenix.

Childcare Director Credential

Working toward a childcare director credential through the NAC program, with a goal of opening a Type III childcare center in Caddo Parish.

CDL Class B License

Earned during the district's bus driver shortage — and still active behind the wheel today.

Know Your District

District 5 is home.

From Lakeside and Allendale to Queensborough, Caddo Heights, South Highlands, Mooretown, and Sunset Acres — Dayln knows these streets because he grew up on them.

LakesideAllendaleQueensborough Caddo HeightsSouth HighlandsMooretownSunset Acres

Map of Caddo Parish School Board District 5

Seen Around the District

Wear it. Post it. Share it.

Yard signs, door hangers, and gear — help spread the word block by block.

Get Involved

District 5 wins when we show up together.

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