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: Ms. Nakesha Patrice Robinson

posted 12 days ago
KDP member Ms. Nakesha Patrice Robinson is a dedicated Early Childhood Educator and member of the Alpha Epsilon Gamma Chapter at Grand Canyon University. For her teaching is more than a career—it is ...
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Member Spotlight: Ms. Maria Cleofe Palma

posted 12 days ago
For Ms. Maria Cleofe Palma , a teacher member of the Alpha Kappa Tau Chapter at the University of the Southwest, the classroom is more than a place for formulas—it is a laboratory for life skills and ...
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Member Spotlight: April Federico

posted 26 days ago
Meet April Federico, a member of the Epsilon Rho Chapter at Rhode Island College. For April, the classroom is a place of profound transformation, and she doesn't just teach subjects; she unlocks potential. ...
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Legacy Member Spotlight: Mr. Theodore Timms

posted 26 days ago
For Mr. Theodore Timms, the path to becoming a teacher was not easy. “Based on my SAT and ACT scores, I was not meant to be in college, let alone graduate,” says Mr. Timms. “There were many naysayers. ...
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Member Spotlight: Mrs. Yauheniya Kakhno

posted 03-12-2026
Meet Mrs. Yauheniya Kakhno , a new KDP member, art educator, designer, and founder of the creative design school ConceptART. Through her work as both a teacher and artist, Mrs. Kakhno helps students discover ...
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Laureate Member Spotlight: Dr. James A. Banks

posted 03-12-2026
For nearly 60 years, Dr. James A. Banks has worked to change a simple but powerful idea: whose stories matter in school . A KDP Laureate member and one of the leading voices in multicultural education, ...
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Member Spotlight: Hannah Colwell

posted 02-26-2026
For Ms. Hannah Colwell , teaching isn’t just about lesson plans or standards. It’s about people. A graduate of Western Governors University and a KDP member of the Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chapter, ...
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Member Spotlight: Dr. Pede Intong Casing

posted 02-12-2026
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 02-12-2026
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 01-29-2026
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 01-29-2026
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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