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 of the classroom. If you or someone you know would like to be featured, submit for a chance to be highlighted!

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KDP connects you with experienced teachers and university faculty who can offer invaluable advice on classroom management, curriculum development, and navigating school politics.

— Hannah Colwell, Western Governors University graduate and a KDP member of the Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chapter

Member Spotlight: Mrs. Megan Johnson, 2026 Indiana Teacher of the Year

posted 4 days ago

Mrs. Megan Johnson doesn't take her time with students for granted. As Indiana's 2026 Teacher of the ...

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Member Spotlight: Mr. Jason Prideaux

posted 18 days ago

Meet Mr. Jason Prideaux , a professor at Southern Nazarene University, KDP educator member, and dedicated ...

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Member Spotlight: Mr. Michael Castiglia

posted 18 days ago

Meet Mr. Michael Castiglia , MSEd, a secondary social studies and special education teacher with the ...

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Member Spotlight: Ms. Nohora Liliana Murcia

posted 18 days ago

Meet Ms. Nohora Liliana Murcia , an elementary dual language teacher in West Palm Beach, Florida, who ...

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Member Spotlight: Ms. Mackenzie Bright

posted 08-13-2026

For Ms. Mackenzie Bright , becoming an educator is more than a career. It is part of her family legacy. ...

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Member Spotlight: Mrs. Connie Bartie-Dunwoody

posted 08-13-2026

Mrs. Connie Bartie-Dunwoody has spent much of her life helping and serving others. Now a teacher ...

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Member Spotlight: Dr. John Helgeson

posted 07-30-2026

For Dr. John Helgeson, some of the best parts of teaching happen in small, everyday moments. It might ...

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Member Spotlight: Dr. Michelle Aguiar-Flenniken

posted 07-16-2026

Dr. Michelle Aguiar-Flenniken has built her career around a simple belief: when educators are supported, ...

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Member Spotlight: Mrs. Janneth Martinez

posted 07-16-2026

After 14 years in the classroom, KDP member Mrs. Janneth Martinez is preparing for an exciting new chapter ...

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Member Spotlight: Mrs. Lori Andrews

posted 07-02-2026

As the Director of a Child Development Center in Wisconsin and one of the newest members of her KDP community, ...

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Member Spotlight: Ms. Wilmar Medina De Hoyos

posted 07-02-2026

For Wilmar Medina De Hoyos, the classroom has never been a place for passive learning. It is a launching ...

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Member Spotlight: Ms. Sherena Thomas

posted 06-18-2026

For Ms. Sherena Thomas , education is about far more than just helping students' complete assignments—it ...

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Member Spotlight: Dr. Melissa Webb Earnest

posted 06-18-2026

Meet Dr. Melissa Webb Earnest , a KDP legacy member , CARE Action Team member, and dedicated educator ...

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Member Spotlight: Dr. Clarissa Gamble Booker

posted 06-04-2026

Meet Dr. Clarissa Gamble Booker, a member of KDP’s esteemed Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter and recipient ...

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Member Spotlight: Ms. Vladine Roche

posted 06-04-2026

For Ms. Vladine Roche , KDP has been a source of connection, encouragement, and professional growth. ...

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Member Spotlight: Dr. Rick Breault

posted 05-21-2026

Meet Dr. Rick Breault , Faculty Licensing Officer at Ashland University, KDP member of more than 32 ...

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Member Spotlight: Ms. Kimmy Ma

posted 05-21-2026

Meet KDP teacher member Ms. Kimmy Ma . A high school teacher with 15 years of classroom experience and ...

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Member Spotlight: Dr. Darlene Hester-Slade

posted 05-07-2026

For Dr. Darlene Hester-Slade, a teacher in Richmond Public Schools, education is about helping students ...

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Member Spotlight: Mary Brower

posted 05-07-2026

Ms. Mary Brower , a teacher at Magnet Academy of Cultural Arts, brings curiosity, connection, and a love ...

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Member Spotlight: Mrs. Janna Kirby

posted 04-23-2026

Meet Janna Kirby , an elementary teacher with Bauxite School District in Bauxite, Arkansas, and a member ...

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Member Spotlights