About Us
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International was organized May 11, 1929 in Austin, Texas. Dr. Annie Webb Blanton and eleven other women educators believed there was a need to unite women educators in efforts toward better professional preparation, recognition of women's owrk in the teaching profession, and scholarships for those needing aid in improving their professional preparation.
Alpha Chapter was organized on June 3, 1929 by Dr. Annie Webb Blanton. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International now reaches into 16 countries with approximately 106,000 members. The Chapter serves women educators in the greater Austin area including Austin ISD, Round Rock ISD, Pflugerville ISD, Leander ISD, Eanes ISD, UT-Austin and TEA.
The Purposes of the Society
- To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship.
- To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education.
- To advance the professional interest and position of women in education.
- To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators.
- To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to women educators from other countries.
- To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action.
- To inform the members of current economic, social, political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society.
Themes of the Society
- Chapter Theme: "Passion for Learning: The Essence of Growth"
- State Theme: "Advance the Society…Believe, Engage, Learn, Lead"
- International Theme: "From Vision to Action: Advancing the Society"
Chapter Committees
Society Business- Archives: Phyllis Foote, Chair
- Ceremonies: Maureen Slocum, Chair
- Constitution, Bylaws, Chapter Rules: Karen Duke, Chair
- Finance: Glenda Black, Chair
- Membership: Aida Alanis, Chair
- Necrology: Shannon Pearce, Chair
- Nominations: Judy Reinhart, Chair
- Programs: Evelyn Farmer, Chair
- Legislation: Emma Lea Mayton, Chair
- Music: Kathryn Stuart, Chair
- Personal Growth and Services: Lynn Franzen, Chair
- Professional Affairs: Cynthis Lueck, Chair
- Scholarships: Ines Garcia, Chair
- Research: Elizabeth Polk, Chair
- Yearbook: Judy Reinhart, Chair
- Achievement Awards: Barbara ten Brink, Chair
- Communications: Betsy Gonzales, Chair
- Technology: Anita HerrNeckar, Chair
- World Fellowships: Phyllis Hickey, Chair
- Courtesy: Debra Malone, Chair
- Naming New Schools: Timy Baranoff, Chair