Mrs. Joyce Burges

About Joyce Burges –

• Represents District 3 of the City of Baker School System
• Resident of Baker for nearly 35 years
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• Married to Eric Burges for more than 40 years with 5 children (8 grandchildren)
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• Attended Southern University and Studied Music and English
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• A Graduate of Capitol High School
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• Elected to the Baker City Council 2012-2016
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• Mayor Pro Tem - 2013-2014
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• Candidate for Mayor of Baker - 2016
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• Educator for more than 30 years -
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• Nominee for Excellence in Education to the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus
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• Participant with the United States Department of Education (2008-Present)
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• Local and National speaker on Educational Issues
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• Active in her local church and effective community leader for nearly 35 years