Barbara West Carpenter
Barbara West Carpenter is an American politician serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 63rd district, where she has served since 2015.[1]
Barbara West Carpenter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
| Assumed office 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Dalton Honoré Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Southern University (BS, MEd) Kansas State University (PhD) |
Education
Carpenter received a Bachelor of Science in vocational education and general science and a Master of Education in secondary education and administration from Southern University. She went on to earn her PhD in adult and occupational education and international education from Kansas State University.[1]
Career
Carpenter is the dean of international education and university outreach of Southern University.[2]
In the Louisiana House of Representatives, Carpenter serves as chair of Labor and Industrial Relations Committee. She is a part of the Capital Region Legislative Delegation, the Democratic Caucus, the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus, and the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus.[1]
References
- "Louisiana House Member Page". house.louisiana.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-09.
- "Dean's Office | Southern University and A&M College". www.subr.edu. Retrieved 2020-02-10.