Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education Alpha Beta Kappa Chapter Valdosta State University
Jan 29, 2016
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