Mississippi State Organization has 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 33 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.
"Persistence with Purpose" in Action
MSO Leaders have been busy pursuing our theme "Persistence with Purpose." They have expanded their knowledge of DKG, nurtured the progress of MSO, networked with other states, and played along the way.
MSO Officers in training with their Louisiana counterparts.
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Dr. Joanna Alston and Stephanie Jones represented MSO in Detroit.
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Carol Rigby, Debby Renfroe, and Janice Garrett represented MSO in Phoenix.
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Check-out Ideas for Nurturing Members & SEE Recipients presented at Phoenix Conference.
Recognizing MSO Members
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Celebrate Success!
Simpson County School District’s Director of Child Nutrition, Dr. Derricka Thomas, has been selected by a group of her peers from across the country to speak at a national conference this summer in Denver, Colorado. Chosen by industry professionals of the School Nutrition Association (SNA), Thomas will lead a session during the 2023 SNA Annual National Conference. Derricka is a member of Alpha Gamma Chapter. |
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Congratulations, Ann!
After 400+ Clinical Practice Hours, Ann Jones-Willis has graduated from William Carey University with a Specialist Degree in K-12 Educational Administration and Leadership. Ann is a member of Alpha Chi Chapter and works in Simpson County at Magee Middle School. |
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Congratulations, Kristina!
Kristina was awarded a $1000 Scholarship from Mississippi Professional Educators to assist with her graduate studies at William Carey University. The Mississippi School Board Association awarded Kristina with a certificate for completing the MSBA Prospective Superintendent Leadership Academy. Kristina is a member of Alpha Gamma and the Chief Academic Officer at Laurel School District. |
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Abby Myers teaches 7th and 8th grade Social Studies at Simpson Central School. She had two students participate in the Mississippi History Day competition in Jackson at the Two Mississippi Museums. Her students worked hard and earned 1st place for their exhibit on Medgar Evers.
Thank you, Abby, for guiding your students and teaching them about hard effort and hard work. 
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Booneville Junior Auxiliary presented its annual Citizen of the Year award to Emily Pollard, pictured center. Emily is a member of Upsilon Chapter. When describing the 2023 Citizen of the Year winner, the word "servant" appears several times in her nomination letter. Whether it is serving her students, her family, her Church, or community, Emily is known for her selfless nature and servant's heart. Emily is a Psychology instructor at NEMCC and is currently working on completing her doctorate degree.
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