The Jackson Parish Retired Teachers’ Association conducted its quarterly meeting on August 19, 2025, at the Jackson Parish Library. The guest speaker, Mr. William “Billy” Carter, who is the new Superintendent of Jackson Parish Schools, expressed his gratefulness for the opportunity to serve the parish as superintendent.

He also shared his childhood memories growing up in Winn Parish and other areas of the United States before eventually making his home in Jackson Parish where he became a teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal at Quitman High School.

One of my goals, Mr. Carter stated, “is to promote unity and collaboration within the five schools in the district.”

Ms. Irene Jones, President of the JPRTA, encourages all retired educators to join the state and local chapters. If you are an educator and interested in joining, contact Ms. Jones at (318) 475-5517. The next meeting will be held on November 18, 2025.