Louisiana Delta College Staff Join LAPCAE Board
Carrie Smith and Eric Gunter were elected to leadership roles in the professional association for the 2026-2027 term.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in People
Louisiana Delta Community College employees Carrie Smith and Eric Gunter have joined the Louisiana Association for Public Community and Adult Education (LAPCAE) Board of Directors. They will serve throughout the 2026-2027 term.
Why it matters
The board leadership shuffle brings fresh representation to the long-standing educational organization as it coordinates statewide public and adult education initiatives.
Founded in 1975, LAPCAE has maintained its operational presence in Louisiana for over five decades. These appointments reflect a leadership cycle spanning the 2026-2027 term.
The players
Carrie Smith
She is a Louisiana Delta Community College employee who has been elected as the president-elect of the LAPCAE Board of Directors.
Eric Gunter
He is a Louisiana Delta Community College employee who has been elected to serve as the treasurer for the LAPCAE Board of Directors.
Kelsey Vallee
She is the incoming president of the Louisiana Association for Public Community and Adult Education.
Mark Hux
He is the official who announced the results of the recent leadership elections for the association.
The details
Mark Hux announced the election results, which also confirmed Kelsey Vallee as the incoming president of the association. Smith will take on the role of president-elect, while Gunter assumes the position of treasurer.
Timeline
1975: The Louisiana Association for Public Community and Adult Education was established.
October 27, 2026: Official election results for the board positions were announced.
November 3, 2026: The newly elected board members will be formally inducted during a scheduled meeting.
2026-2027: The active tenure period for the new leadership board members.
Market Landscape
This election follows the established governance protocols set forth by the Louisiana Association for Public Community and Adult Education (LAPCAE) organizational charter. The transition reflects the broader institutional effort to maintain consistent professional leadership in state adult education.
Members of the association and local educators can expect updated administrative oversight for the upcoming 2026-2027 term. This shift ensures continued operational continuity for public and adult education programs across the state.
The takeaway
Maintaining active leadership is essential for ensuring that regional educational associations continue to advocate for their members effectively. Practitioners in adult education should keep track of election cycles to ensure they stay informed about the professional resources available to them.
What happens next
Carrie Smith and Eric Gunter will be formally inducted into their roles on November 3, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about organizational leadership updates in the Louisiana People section.
More information
For additional context on the organization, visit the LAPCAE organizational information portal.
