Member Spotlights

Member Spotlights

Meet the remarkable KDP members who stand out for their dedication and passion for education, inspiring those around them both in and out the classroom. If you or someone you know would like to be featured, submit for a chance to be highlighted! 

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Member Spotlight: Dr. Pede Intong Casing

posted 4 days ago
Meet Dr. Pede Intong Casing , a KDP teacher member and mathematics educator with more than sixteen years of experience teaching in both the Philippines and the United States. He currently serves as a Mathematics ...
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Laureate Member Spotlight: Dr. Christine Sleeter

posted 4 days ago
Meet Dr. Christine Sleeter, KDP Laureate Chapter Member Dr. Christine Sleeter has spent nearly 50 years working in education. As a member of KDP’s Laureate Chapter , her career reflects decades ...
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Board Spotlight: Mr. Khalil Roy

posted 18 days ago
As KDP National Board Director-at-Large and a Social Studies and Career & Technical Education (CTE) teacher for grades 8–12 in Central Louisiana, Mr. Khalil Roy brings both lived experience and deep ...
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Member Spotlight: Ryan Zelinski

posted 18 days ago
Ryan Zelinski has been a proud KDP member for five years. He teaches in the Exercise Science Department at Wheeling University, where he enjoys working closely with students and supporting them as they ...
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Member Spotlight: Brooke Tiano

posted 01-13-2026
KDP is proud to spotlight one of our newest members, Brooke Tiano, an ESE Support Facilitator whose passion for inclusive education and student-centered teaching makes her an incredible addition to her ...
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Board Spotlight: Dr. Joi Patterson

posted 01-13-2026
Meet Dr. Joi Patterson , who serves as a Director-at-Large on the National Board of Directors as a Director-at-Large. Dr. Patterson currently serves as Chief of Institutional Engagement and Excellence ...
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Board Spotlight: Dr. Leah Carruth

posted 12-04-2025
Meet Dr. Leah Carruth, who serves as KDP’s President-Elect, teaches as an Associate Professor of Teacher Education at Angelo State University, and mentors future educators as the chapter counselor of the ...
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Board Spotlight: Mr. Matt Bova

posted 11-18-2025
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, Matt Bova brings both expertise and heart to his role as KDP’s National Board Treasurer. He currently serves ...
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KDP Board Spotlight: Dr. Nichelle Cook and Dr. Jeremy Coleman

posted 11-17-2025
Celebrating the Service of Dr. Nichelle Cook and Dr. Jeremy Coleman, Two Outstanding Directors-at-Large As we celebrate the close of a chapter, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to ...
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Board Spotlight: Mr. Mitch Pletcher

posted 11-05-2025
As a Director-at-Large on the KDP National Board of Directors, Mitch Pletcher sees his role as both an honor and an opportunity to give back to a profession that has shaped his life in countless ways. ...
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Board Spotlight: Ms. Jessica Martz

posted 10-20-2025
For Jessica Martz, KDP represents recognition, connection, and purpose. “KDP means so much to me because it was the first time I truly felt recognized for my academic achievements in higher education,” ...
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Member Spotlight: Dr. Brandy Daingerfield

posted 10-20-2025
For more than five years, my KDP community has been a source of inspiration and connection. The shared passion for learning and leadership reminds me that education extends far beyond the classroom walls. ...
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Board Spotlight: Mr. Chris Beaman

posted 10-09-2025
For Chris Beaman, KDP has been far more than a professional organization. It has shaped his purpose, his leadership, and his belief in the transformative power of education. “KDP has been my professional ...
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Member Spotlight: Cynthia Valenti

posted 10-07-2025
I recently joined KDP and have already found it to be an incredible source of inspiration, support, and professional growth. Through KDP, I’ve connected with educators who share a deep commitment to equity, ...
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Board Spotlight: Dr. Pierre Lu

posted 09-22-2025
Meet Dr. Pierre Lu, one of KDP's newest National Board Directors-at-Large and a Professor of Research Methodology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). A Passion for Learning ...
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Member Spotlight: Dr. Michelle Goodwin

posted 09-22-2025
For more than three decades, Dr. Michelle Goodwin has been a proud member of KDP. She was first drawn as a college student in the early 1990s because she wanted to be part of an honor society that recognized ...
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Board Spotlight: Dr. Michelle Singh

posted 09-08-2025
For Dr. Michelle Singh, teaching has always been more than lesson plans and standards. It has been about restoration, identity, and belonging. “I was never taught that one day I’d become the kind of ...
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Member Spotlight: Dr. Elise Sobol

posted 09-08-2025
I originally joined Kappa Delta Pi while serving as Director of Music Education (2018–2021) at NYU Steinhardt's Department of Music and the Performing Arts Professions. At that time, I was responsible ...
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Board Spotlight: Dr. Angela Goodloe, KDP’s New National Board President

posted 08-25-2025
Welcoming Dr. Angela Goodloe as KDP’s New National Board President Long before she held the title of National Board President of Kappa Delta Pi, Angela Goodloe, EdD, was simply “the ...
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KDP Board Spotlight: Dr. Misty Hathcock

posted 08-08-2025
Celebrating Dr. Misty Hathcock: 30 Years of Heart Work and Leadership at KDP On December 1, 1994, Dr. Misty Hathcock joined Kappa Delta Pi, beginning a 30-year journey of dedication ...
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