Ledbetter seeking City Council seat in District 4

New Iberia native and political newcomer Deidre Ledbetter has announced her intention to run for District 4 of the New Iberia City Council. 

Ledbetter, 56, has worked in the Iberia Parish school system for more than 24 years as a teacher, literacy specialist, and at other jobs in the system. 

Ledbetter graduated New Iberia Senior High in 1977. She earned a bachelor’s degree from USL in 1982 and another in 1993. 

She also achieved a master’s degree in education, guidance and counseling from USL and then earned specialist certification in educational leadership from Louisiana State University and then became a Doctor of Education in 2007.

Local schools that Ledbetter has taught include Park Elementary, Lee Street Elementary, Park Elementary, Grand Marais Elementary and Magnolia Elementary.

During her time working in Iberia Parish, Ledbetter also coordinated homeless education and computer literacy.

Ledbetter said she would like to collaborate with the Iberia Parish Council as city councilwoman, and also to work with the Iberia Parish School Board to prepare children for careers.

“I also want to bring new businesses and industries into the parish, and fill jobs as they become available,” she said. “My motto is ‘working together, we can make a difference.’ It’s not about me, it’s about the community good.”

City Council elections will be held Nov. 8, with a runoff Dec. 10.