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Moving Forward with the 3 Rs
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Mississippi State Organization has over 900 members who are educators, specialists, administrators or other key women in education. Mississippi State Organization is comprised of three districts (Northern, Central and Southern) and 36 chapters. Conventions and district meetings are held to support the professional and personal growth of members and to focus attention on current educational issues and concerns.
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
February 26, 2022 . Copiah Lincoln Community College . Wesson, MS
February 26, 2022 . Copiah Lincoln Community College . Wesson, MS
2022 DISTRICT MEETINGS
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NORTHERN DISTRICT
St. Luke United Methodist Church Tupelo, MS March 26, 2022 REGISTRATION DEADLINE
March 10, 2022 |
SOUTHERN DISTRICT
King Student Center William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS April 2, 2022 REGISTRATION DEADLINE
March 17, 2022 |
CENTRAL DISTRICT
Magee Elementary School Magee, MS April 9, 2022 REGISTRATION DEADLINE
March 24, 2022 |
Recognizing MSO Members
Dr. Jo Hawkins-Jones
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Dr. Stacy Reeves
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Congratulations to Dr. Jo Hawkins-Jones and Dr. Stacy Reeves, members of Alpha Gamma Chapter, for receiving a DKGIEF Cornetet Award. They will present at AERA - American Educational Research Association, April 21 - 26, 2022, in San Diego, CA. The title of their presentation is Unveiled: What Is Keeping Black Male Students from Success?
The American Educational Research Association (AERA), a national research society, strives to advance knowledge about education, to encourage scholarly inquiry related to education, and to promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good. The American Educational Research Association (AERA), founded in 1916, is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and evaluation and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results.
The American Educational Research Association (AERA), a national research society, strives to advance knowledge about education, to encourage scholarly inquiry related to education, and to promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good. The American Educational Research Association (AERA), founded in 1916, is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and evaluation and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results.
Alpha Alpha
Delta Kappa Gamma’s Alpha Alpha Chapter members have been busy spreading Christmas cheer. They collected can goods and dry foods for the Petal Children’s Task Force and shoeboxes for the Indian reservation in New Mexico.
Some of the DKG members are pictured with the shoe boxes and donated food items that will be delivered before Christmas to the non-profit organization located on South George Street in Petal, Mississippi. The Petal Children’s Task Force was started in December of 1989 when two Petal residents, Demaris Lee and Jessie Rowell, bought food and Christmas presents for local children. The Petal Children’s Task Force also provides monthly food boxes, school uniforms, funds for medical, dental, and vision screenings, utility assistance, Thanksgiving food boxes and Christmas presents for children 12 and under.
In November the Alpha Alpha Chapter members began collecting the shoeboxes for the Indian reservation in New Mexico. The boxes are filled with toiletry items, socks, gloves and toys for the children. The shoeboxes are labeled according to gender and age of the children. Each of these shoeboxes filled with needful items and packed with love will be a blessing to a child in need.
Some of the DKG members are pictured with the shoe boxes and donated food items that will be delivered before Christmas to the non-profit organization located on South George Street in Petal, Mississippi. The Petal Children’s Task Force was started in December of 1989 when two Petal residents, Demaris Lee and Jessie Rowell, bought food and Christmas presents for local children. The Petal Children’s Task Force also provides monthly food boxes, school uniforms, funds for medical, dental, and vision screenings, utility assistance, Thanksgiving food boxes and Christmas presents for children 12 and under.
In November the Alpha Alpha Chapter members began collecting the shoeboxes for the Indian reservation in New Mexico. The boxes are filled with toiletry items, socks, gloves and toys for the children. The shoeboxes are labeled according to gender and age of the children. Each of these shoeboxes filled with needful items and packed with love will be a blessing to a child in need.
Alpha Upsilon
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Alpha Upsilon Chapter collected food at their annual Christmas meeting to donate to Backpack Buddies Program located at the First Baptist Church of Bay St. Louis. This program provides food every weekend for 44 students across three elementary schools.
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Katherine Furr was recently featured in Southern Senior. The article, "Katherine Furr: Gold, Frankincense and...Furr," written by Carey Meitzler, details her life and the contributions she made to education. She was instrumental in setting several new precedents in the Picayune School District. Two very note-worthy precedents are maternity leave and 12-month payroll for teachers.
Katherine joined DKG in 1952 and is a founding member of Sigma Chapter. She was recognized at the 2019 Zeta State Convention as a STAR member. Click here to read the article about this wonderful trail-blazer in the field of education. |
The STAR program is a program to encourage and reward members who fully participate and commit to their chapters and DKG throughout the entire year. STAR stands for Scholarship, Teachers, Attendance, Resources, and Service.
Gamma Chapter
Cheryl Thomas, Lorie Anderson, Rhonda Denton, Brittney Harrison, Angela McHenry, Janet Berg, Karen Rhodes, and Audrey Thompson Not pictured: Sylvia Gambill and Amy Davis
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Alpha Upsilon
Lady Bruce, Belinda Pearce, Marilyn VanCourt, Jeannine Stone, and Lynda Gilmore
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Mississippi State Organization Art Gallery
DKG Publications
