2019-2020 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP TEAM

Richard Strong (West Caroll), President

Mr. Strong is a lifelong resident of West Carroll Parish.  He graduated from Forest High School in 1987.  He received a Bachelors in Agriculture Education from LA. Tech.   He earned a  Masters degree  in Administration & Supervision from ULM in Monroe.
    He has taught and coached in the system for 23 years.  Mr. Strong has served as principal of Forest High School for over 3 years.  He was then promoted to Transportation & Maintenance Supervisor along with Technology.  In 2014 the board named Mr. Strong Superintendent for West Carroll Parish Schools.
    The superintendent has been married for 23 years.  He has 3 children. His family attends Goodwill Church of God in Goodwill, LA. He serves on the board of Farm Bureau and is active in the community.  

Wes Watts (West Baton Rouge), Vice-President

27 years in Education

5th year as the Superintendent of West Baton Rouge Parish

• 1992-1993   Science Teacher and Coach at Lee High School 
• 1993-2009  Teacher, Head Basketball Coach, AD, Dean of Students at Central High School
• 2009-2014  Asst. Principal 1 year, Principal 4 years at Zachary High School
• Married for 27 years to Jodi with two children, Tyler (Danielle) and Kellie, and one granddaughter, Remi

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Sheldon Jones, (Richland), Secretary/Treasurer

23 years in Education

9th year as Superintendent in Richland Parish

• 1996-2004; 2005-2006 ELA Teacher and Coach at Delhi Middle School
• 2004-2005 Assistant Principal at Rayville Elementary School
• 2006-2007 Principal at Delhi Middle School
• 2007-2011 Secondary Curriculum Supervisor

Dr. Kelli Joseph (St. Helena), Immediate Past President

21 years in Education

8^th year as Superintendent in St. Helena Parish School District

• 1998-2001  Social Studies Teacher at Leon Godchaux Jr. High School
• 2001-2005  Social Studies Teacher at Lutcher Jr/High School
• 2005-2011  Principal at Garyville/Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet School