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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Board Spotlight: Dr. Leah Carruth

posted yesterday
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 17 days ago
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 18 days ago
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 30 days ago
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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KDP Board Spotlight: Dr. Liz Elliott

posted 07-28-2025
Watch this special video featuring Dr. Liz Elliott, KDP Past President: 30 Years of Service to KDP and Education After seven years of dedicated service, Dr. Liz Elliott’s time ...
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Member Spotlight: Kristi Peppers

posted 07-14-2025
Meet Kristi Peppers of the Alpha Epsilon Gamma Chapter at Grand Canyon University! Kristi credits KDP’s resources, like blogs and webinars, and the supportive friendships she’s built as key to her success ...
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Member Spotlight: Britny Sylvester

posted 06-30-2025
Meet Britny Slyvester from the Alpha Epsilon Gamma Chapter at Grand Canyon University! As a passionate early childhood educator, she’s driven by the chance to make a meaningful impact on her students’ ...
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Member Spotlight: Joan Gillman

posted 06-16-2025
With 43 years of teaching and a lifelong commitment to inclusive education, Joan Gillman represents the heart of what it means to be a KDP Legacy member . A proud KDP member since 1982, Joan has guided ...
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Member Spotlight: Dr. Wanikka Vance-Clark

posted 06-02-2025
An educator, mentor, and legacy-builder, Dr. Vance-Clark is passionate about using education to break generational cycles and create lasting change. For her, teaching is more than a profession—it’s a calling ...
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Member Spotlight: Gina Stevens

posted 05-02-2025
Meet KDP teacher member Mrs. Gina Stevens, a dedicated educator who’s passionate about making every student feel seen and valued. Mrs. Stevens brings warmth and heart to her diverse classroom every single ...
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