Helen Bridges Carter, a lifelong resident of Greensburg, Louisiana, retired from public education after devoting thirty years of service. She was an educator and an administrator at the high school and technical college level. She has served on the advisory boards of the Louisiana Technical College, Florida Parishes campus and the Greater Capital Area, Region 2. Carter served as a managing partner of Carter Bridges, LLC. She also has memberships with the Louisiana Retired Teachers Organization and the Louisiana Forestry Association.

Carter resides in Greensburg with her husband of 53 years, Chief Judge Burrell J. Carter of the First Circuit Court of Appeal. She and her husband have two children, Robert J. “Robby” Carter, married to Kerry Carter, and Elizabeth Carter Peak, married to Craig Peak. They have five grandchildren, Jessica Ledet, Taylor Peak, Kramer Peak, Helen Ruth Carter and Robert B. Carter.

Mrs. Carter was initially appointed to the Board on July 13, 2006 through September 15, 2015.  She was reappointed to the Board on March 24, 2016, and serves as an at-large member, as required by statute. Her term concludes July 1, 2025. 

To contact Ms. Carter:

Ms. Helen Bridges Carter
P.O. Box 280
Greensburg, LA 70441