Kappa Delta Pi

Kappa Delta PiInternational Honor Society in Education Alpha Beta Kappa ChapterValdosta State UniversityWhat is Kappa Delta Pi?Founded March 8, 1911 by the University of Illinois Education Club

1925 - The Laureate Chapter was created to recognize exceptional living educators.John Dewey was the first memberOther members include Jean Piaget, Howard Gardner, Eleanor Roosevelt, George Washington Carver, and Albert Einstein

Today the Society incorporates over 550 active chapters around the world HistoryLaureate Members at Convo 2003

M. Frances KlineDeborah MeierJohn I. GoodladNational Teacher of the YearNel NoddingsAlfie KohnRobert H. AndersonLinda Darling-Hammond

Distinguished Speakers at Convo 2005 M. Frances KlineHarry WongO. L. Davis, Jr.Nel NoddingsRobert BerlinerCrystal Kuykendall

VSU at Convo 2005

Interesting People at Convo 2007 Dr. Reffel & Dr. MochDr. O. L. Davis, Jr. & Dr. Marcy KysilkaKentucky Derby BuglerDr. Moch signing books

Dr. Sylvia Rockwell

Convo 200947th Biennial Convocation of Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in EducationOctober 29-31, 2009 in Orlando, FloridaOnce every two years, 1500 of the nations top educators convene for professional development and sharing of experiences.

Convo 2011100th Anniversary of KDPIndianapolis, INTime capsule sealedDr. Moch served as International Vice President

Convo 2013Who WANTS to GO to CONVO in Dallas, TX??????Interested?Let Dr. Moch KNOW!!Picture yourself there!!!

Regular Membership60,000 members worldwideTop 20% of educators in the countryEducators in all stages of their careersstudents, novice and practicing teachers, administrators, collegiate professors, and retirees

IdealsMISSION: To support and recognize scholarship and excellence in education

stands for: Knowledge, Duty, Power

Founding ideals: science, service, toil, and fidelity to humanity

National BenefitsThree quarterly journals

The New Teacher Advocate

The Kappa Delta Pi Record

The Educational Forum

Publications VSU Faculty Publish in KDP Journals!Dr. Alicja RiegerDr. Barbara RadcliffeDr. Gina DoepkerDr. Peggy Moch

National Benefits Over $100,000 in scholarship and grant money is available to members annually. Society ScholarshipsJ. Jay Hostetler Student Teacher Scholarship - $500Presidents Scholarship - $500Marcella L. Kysilka Doctoral Student Scholarship - $2000

Teachers Hotline - State Teachers of the Year answer all your questions

Certification information for all 50 states

Lesson plans, links, and resources by subject areaMembers Only Website

ABK Service Projects

Collecting for Hurricane Katrina

Operation Teddy BearHabitat for HumanityAlpha Beta KappaInstallation Ceremony

So to SERVESo to LIVESo to TEACHthat our words inspire a will to learn;that each day may enhance the growth of exploring minds;that we may guide young and old to know the truth and love the right. Very Important!You must register with KDP at https://ams.kdp.org/kdpssa/kdpmemssaapply.startapplication?p_chapter_id=C634 You have already paid your fees, so mark the box check as I send one check for the whole chapter.Be sure to indicate 1 or 2 years reflecting the dues you already sent me (email me if you are not sure).You are NOT a member until you complete this process. K a p p a D e l t a P IInternational Honor Society in Education