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 26 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.
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DKG: A Personal Calling,
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Jastassia White
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Ashley Baker
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Lindsay Griffin
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Tara Poolson
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Congratulations, Jastassia!
Please help me congratulate Jastassia White, Alpha Gamma member. Jastassia has been named the principal of Mendenhall High School for the 2026–2027 school year in the Simpson County School District! Congratulations, Jay!
Congratulations, Ashley!
Ashley Baker, of Rho Chapter, has been selected to join the DKG Next group! DKG Next is a program designed for members who are newer to the Society, offering opportunities to deepen their understanding of DKG’s mission, values, and operations while actively contributing to its future. Although Ashley has only been a member for five years, her enthusiasm and dedication are contagious! Members of DKG Next often shine on the front lines at International Conferences and Conventions, helping to drive innovation and progress across the Society. We are confident that Ashley will represent Mississippi State Organization with pride and distinction.
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Congratulations, Lindsay!
Lindsay Griffin has two photographs chosen to be in the Fall DKG Art Gallery. Lindsay is currently serving as our Central District Director. She is a member of Alpha Chi. According to Lindsay, "I love taking pictures of things that jump out to me. The two pictures that will be in the fall art gallery are titled “late night visitor” and “parking lot weed”. "Late night visitor" is a raccoon footprint in mud. It was taken at LMS this year. "Parking lot weed" was taken at Comic Con.
Lindsay Griffin has two photographs chosen to be in the Fall DKG Art Gallery. Lindsay is currently serving as our Central District Director. She is a member of Alpha Chi. According to Lindsay, "I love taking pictures of things that jump out to me. The two pictures that will be in the fall art gallery are titled “late night visitor” and “parking lot weed”. "Late night visitor" is a raccoon footprint in mud. It was taken at LMS this year. "Parking lot weed" was taken at Comic Con.
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Congratulations to Tara Poolson, our MSO Communication and Technology Chair, for this special national recognition!
Pearl River County School District Educator Selected for National Google AI Leadership Series Carriere, MS — Tara Poolson, Technology Integration Specialist for the Pearl River County School District, has been selected for the Google AI Educator Series, an elite professional program hosted by ISTE + ASCD. As part of this exclusive selection, Ms. Poolson will be flown to Google’s global headquarters in Mountain View, California, for intensive, hands-on training. Alongside a select group of national educators and Google tech experts, she will master the ethical and practical integration of Artificial Intelligence in K-12 education, focusing on personalized learning and future-ready student skills. |
"I’m honored to represent Pearl River County Schools in this initiative," said Poolson. "The opportunity to bounce ideas back and forth with the experts in our field is amazing. I look forward to bringing advanced AI strategies back from the Googleplex to our classrooms to support our teachers, administrators, and students."
"Mrs. Poolson consistently brings cutting-edge technology into our district, ensuring that both our teachers and students stay ahead of the curve,” said Superintendent Jeremy Weir. “Her passion and vision are instrumental in preparing our students for careers that don’t even exist yet. We are incredibly fortunate to have her leadership."
Ms. Poolson’s participation positions Pearl River County School District as a regional leader in educational innovation and AI integration.
"Mrs. Poolson consistently brings cutting-edge technology into our district, ensuring that both our teachers and students stay ahead of the curve,” said Superintendent Jeremy Weir. “Her passion and vision are instrumental in preparing our students for careers that don’t even exist yet. We are incredibly fortunate to have her leadership."
Ms. Poolson’s participation positions Pearl River County School District as a regional leader in educational innovation and AI integration.