2021 Regional Conference, San antonio, tx
MSO scarecrow
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The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science has a scarecrow trail. The scarecrows found on the trail are for local families and businesses. I made a scarecrow for MSO. Dr. Betsy Sullivan participated in this event. The scarecrow has a sign that identifies it as Delta Kappa Gamma. She developed a QR code for visitors to scan to learn more about MSO (linked it to the "About Us" page).
The scarecrows will be displayed in MMNS's native plant garden’s “Scarecrow Garden” through November 1, 2021 – giving museum visitors a fun, outdoor stroll! Visitors will vote on the “Scarecrow Garden Contest” post on the museum’s Facebook page by liking their favorite scarecrow’s photo. The individual or family scarecrow with the most “likes” wins one MS Museum of Natural Science Foundation Membership! All voters will be entered into a separate drawing for a chance to win one MS Museum of Natural Science Foundation Membership, too. |
Lindsay Griffin
Lindsay Griffin has been a member of Alpha Chi for 11 years. She teaches math at her alma mater, Mendenhall High School, where she has over 50 of her pictures printed and hanging on the walls of her classroom. She hopes they encourage her students to pursue their interests.
According to Lindsay, "I have always enjoyed taking pictures. I started with my mom's 110 camera and remember having to wait for the pictures to be developed. In high school I joined the photography club and we made a pinhole camera out of a shoe box and duck tape. After that I was hooked. Now with cellphones having cameras, it’s so much easier, and cheaper, to take pictures."
According to Lindsay, "I have always enjoyed taking pictures. I started with my mom's 110 camera and remember having to wait for the pictures to be developed. In high school I joined the photography club and we made a pinhole camera out of a shoe box and duck tape. After that I was hooked. Now with cellphones having cameras, it’s so much easier, and cheaper, to take pictures."
Congratulations to Lindsay Griffin! Her photographs "Simple Things" and "Everything Has a Purpose" have been accepted into the DKG Fine Arts Gallery. According to Lindsay, "Simple Things" was inspired by the poem "Little Things" by Julia Abigail Fletcher Carney. The unveiling of the new DKG Fine Arts Gallery will be mid-November. Lindsay's work will be displayed in the gallery for six months, after which it will be archived for two years.
"Simple Things"
"Birds"
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"Everything Has A Purpose"
"Last Light Flight"
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The first picture is titled “Birds” and the second one is “Last Light Flight”. My happy place is the beach and I love taking pictures of everything beach related. These were taking at sunset on a very cold December evening.
Katherine Furr
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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. |
star chapters
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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Cornetet Award
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.
chapter projects
Alpha Alpha
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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. |
SigOne of Alpha Alpha's service projects was collecting shoe box gifts for children in New Mexico. We collected 43 shoe boxes and they will be delivered before Christmas to the children by a local missionary.
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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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Sigma
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In order to share the vision, Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide, and strengthen our profession, the local chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, Sigma Chapter, established Supporting Early-career Educators (SEE) as its annual project. Education is a challenging career, and retaining quality teachers is an issue worldwide. John F. Kennedy said, “In each one of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefits for everyone and a greater strength for our nations.” Sigma Chapter members believe that we truly can make a difference with our support. SEE encourages members to be creative in support of early-career educators with a variety of strategies. Sigma Chapter has adopted four first year teachers in the Picayune and Pearl River County School Districts. Members will support these new teachers throughout the school year with encouragement, goodie bags, and more. In October, SEE teachers were showered with bags of classroom supplies. Sigma Chapter is helping to reduce the teacher shortage by supporting early-career educators in our community.
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2022 MSO STAR Dr. Betsy Sullivan
In one’s lifetime, there are people who come into your life who always make you smile when you see them. Their spirits are uplifting, positive, always encouraging. Our candidate for the 2022 Mississippi Star is one of those people.
Our star being recognized today answers the call for service in both her professional and personal life. Her response for assistance to me as well as past presidents has always been “Whatever you need” or “How can I help?” Once told the need, she immediately gets to work on finding the answer to the question or planning ways to assist.
When the infamous pandemic reared its ugly head and changed the ways business always been conducted, our Star quickly part of the solution to keep going forward. As Chair of the Leadership Development Committee, she and her committee faced the huge task of training incoming chapter officers during a pandemic. She immediately flipped the 202 Chapter Leaders Retreat to a virtual event and even added a first-ever October “follow-up” to make sure officers were given every opportunity to be successful. Despite the bumps and problems of the pandemic, many chapters went on to have a successful biennium, as evidenced by those who earned Honor Chapter status for 2020-2022.
This is only one of the many ways Dr. Betsy Sullivan has served the MSO community over her many years of membership. Betsy continues to answer the call for service within the DKG community, her school, her family, and her community. From setting up drives for newsletters to encouraging committee chairs to step outside the box in communicating with members, Betsy serves the Mississippi State Organization with humility and enthusiasm. Betsy is a true Star of Mississippi!
Our star being recognized today answers the call for service in both her professional and personal life. Her response for assistance to me as well as past presidents has always been “Whatever you need” or “How can I help?” Once told the need, she immediately gets to work on finding the answer to the question or planning ways to assist.
When the infamous pandemic reared its ugly head and changed the ways business always been conducted, our Star quickly part of the solution to keep going forward. As Chair of the Leadership Development Committee, she and her committee faced the huge task of training incoming chapter officers during a pandemic. She immediately flipped the 202 Chapter Leaders Retreat to a virtual event and even added a first-ever October “follow-up” to make sure officers were given every opportunity to be successful. Despite the bumps and problems of the pandemic, many chapters went on to have a successful biennium, as evidenced by those who earned Honor Chapter status for 2020-2022.
This is only one of the many ways Dr. Betsy Sullivan has served the MSO community over her many years of membership. Betsy continues to answer the call for service within the DKG community, her school, her family, and her community. From setting up drives for newsletters to encouraging committee chairs to step outside the box in communicating with members, Betsy serves the Mississippi State Organization with humility and enthusiasm. Betsy is a true Star of Mississippi!
2022 International convention, New Orleans, LA
Dr. Jenetta Waddell
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Congratulations to Dr. Jenetta Waddell, Blue Mountain College's 2022 Faculty Member of the Year. Dr. Waddell is chair of BMC’s Department of Education. She is currently serving as MSO 2nd Vice-President.
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Dr. Rosemary woullard
Amy rutland
Congratulations, Amy Rutland, Omega Chapter President !
We are pleased to announce that our fellow sister, Amy Rutland, was recently recognized as the District Teacher of the Year for the Brookhaven School District. Amy was Valedictorian of her high school class at Topeka Tilton Attendance Center. She holds an A.A. degree in science from Copiah-Lincoln Community College, both a B.S. and M.S. degree in Science Education with a Biology emphasis from The University of Southern Mississippi. Amy has been teaching Brookhaven High School for 32 years. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Anatomy and Physiology at Copiah-Lincoln Community College and a Polymer Science Coatings Lab Researcher. Congratulations Amy!
We are pleased to announce that our fellow sister, Amy Rutland, was recently recognized as the District Teacher of the Year for the Brookhaven School District. Amy was Valedictorian of her high school class at Topeka Tilton Attendance Center. She holds an A.A. degree in science from Copiah-Lincoln Community College, both a B.S. and M.S. degree in Science Education with a Biology emphasis from The University of Southern Mississippi. Amy has been teaching Brookhaven High School for 32 years. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Anatomy and Physiology at Copiah-Lincoln Community College and a Polymer Science Coatings Lab Researcher. Congratulations Amy!
Marcie tuggle
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Marcie Tuggle is currently serving as President of Alpha Chi. She teaches 8th Grade English Language Arts at Magee Middle School. She received The Program of Rsearch and Evaluation for Public Schools (PREPS) Achievement Award for growth on the 2021-2022 State Assessment in 8th Grade ELA. Congratulations, Marcie, and thank you for working so hard for your students.
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dr. virginia butler
Virginia Butler is a member of Alpha Gamma. She has written a book entitled Becoming Ezra Keats. Congratulations, Virginia!
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shirley hamilton
Shirley Hamilton is currently serving as Alpha Phi's Vice President and is a member of the MSO Membership Committee.
I'm currently serving as my chapter's Vice President and on the state Membership Committee.
She is in her 22nd year of teaching. According to Shirley, "I'm fascinated by layering color and the connections between art, science, and everything." This fascination led to the creation of the paintings below.
I'm currently serving as my chapter's Vice President and on the state Membership Committee.
She is in her 22nd year of teaching. According to Shirley, "I'm fascinated by layering color and the connections between art, science, and everything." This fascination led to the creation of the paintings below.
"Tallahatchie"
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"Dusk"
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"Tallahatchie" explores the many layers that can be found in a swamp, specifically at Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge. The circles represent the idea of looking closer at different areas either microscopic or under the water. "Dusk" is is about exploring light and color at dusk.
Shirley Hamilton named MAEA Educator of the Year
Congratulations to Shirley Hamilton, the Mississippi Art Educator of the Year! Read below to learn more about Shirley and her profession as an art educator!
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What event or person inspired you to become an art educator? Many experiences and events inspired me to become an artist and art educator.
Who or what keeps you motivated to continue as an art educator? Why or How? The joy of a student after finishing an artwork along with the lightbulb moments students have in their study of art. You have been recognized by your peers as the BEST art educator in the category of your award. Of all the things you have done that prompted your nomination, what have you done in your art education position that YOU are the MOST proud of and why? The environment of support and acceptance is what I’m most proud of. Hearing from former art students is one of my favorite things. |
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This award is given only to NAEA members. How long have you been a member? Who or what prompted you to join? Why do you stay a member? I joined in 2006. I stay a member because these are my people. We support one another and inspire one another.
If you were giving the graduation speech to a room full of soon to be art educators…what is the most important words of advice you want to pass on to them? Don’t forget to take time to make art for yourself. Foster your own creativity. Be open to students that may not create a project the “right” way but make it an amazingly creative way.
If you were giving the graduation speech to a room full of soon to be art educators…what is the most important words of advice you want to pass on to them? Don’t forget to take time to make art for yourself. Foster your own creativity. Be open to students that may not create a project the “right” way but make it an amazingly creative way.
mso 2021 Convention
2023 mSO achievement award recipients
2023 Mississippi State Organization Achievement Award Recipients
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Stephanie Jones is a member of Alpha Lambda Chapter and has been a member of DKG for seventeen years. She has served her chapter as President for three different biennia, chapter Corresponding Secretary, and Yearbook Editor as well as chair of various chapter committees. In addition, Stephanie was honored as Woman of Distinction. A graduate of the 2009 MSO (Zeta State) Leadership Management Seminar, she has served as Recording Secretary twice, Southern District Director, and served as a member of the state Membership Committee. Stephanie was recognized as a Mississippi Star of the Southeast Region. During the recent MSO convention, Stephanie was elected to serve as the 2023-2025 First Vice President of the Mississippi State Organization.
Dr. Rosemary Woullard is a member of Alpha Gamma Chapter. She has served her chapter as President and has served on various chapter committees for thirty-two years. Rosemary was honored as Woman of Distinction for her chapter. She is a graduate of the 1997 MSO (Zeta State) Leadership Management Seminar and continued her outstanding service on state Nomination and Music Committees and as Assistant Southern District Director. Rosemary has received DKG state and international scholarships which assisted her in completion of her Ph.D. Having the voice of an angel, she has participated in state and international choirs. Rosemary continues to share her talents with all of us in Delta Kappa Gamma. Both recipients have attended numerous regional conferences and international conventions; and they represent the best of MSO. |
2023 mso convention highlights
2023 MSO Convention
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2023 LMS Participants
Congratulations to the Class of '23 LMS Graduates!
Front Row: Misty Whitehead, Mary Jane McDonald, April Huff, Vickie McAnally, Lisa Campbell, Lindsay Griffin, Jennie Noonkester, Melissa West, Tyresia Love, Kim Watson, Tracey Henderson, Nancy Finklea
Back Row: Beth McKay, Teresa Loper, Ashley Baker, Stephanie Morris, Amy Rutland, Pat Muscio, Dawn Cooper, Susan Hallmark
Back Row: Beth McKay, Teresa Loper, Ashley Baker, Stephanie Morris, Amy Rutland, Pat Muscio, Dawn Cooper, Susan Hallmark
