President - Dr. Marlynn Martin
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Welcome to the Pi Chapter, Mississippi State Organization. Pi Chapter is located in Central Mississippi and is part of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. We are a group of women educators whose goal is to “promote professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.” The information on this site is provided for current as well as prospective members. Visitors will learn more information about the Pi Chapter and activities that take place during the meetings. Our meetings are held five times during the school year in Brandon, Mississippi. Our chapter serves Rankin, Scott, and Simpson Counties.
PURPOSES
The purposes of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International shall be:
1. To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship
2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education
3. To advance the professional interest and position of women in education
4. To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators
5. To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to non-member women educators
6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action
MISSION STATEMENT
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
VISION STATEMENT
Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide
Important Sites:
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Legislative Links - Go to News Page.
Mississippi Department of Education Legislative Information.
Mississippi Association of Educators.
Mississippi Professional Educators.
Important upcoming events:
April 25 - 26, 2025 - MSO State Convention - Cadence Bank Arena & Convention Center - Tupelo
July 29 - August 2, 2025 - International Conference - New Orleans, LA
June 17, 2025 - Leadership Management Seminar - Raymond
Meeting Dates:
Sept. 21, 2024; Oct. 268, 2024; Dec. 14, 2024 (at 9:00); Jan. 25, 2025 (Executive Board Meeting after meeting); April 5, 2025
THEMES:
Sept. - Advocacy in Education
Oct. - The Learning Journey
Dec. - Unity & Fellowship
Jan. -Celebrating Excellence
April - Innovation Nation
Important International and State Deadlines: (See page 37-38 of yearbook)
Sept. 1, Jan. 1, May 10 - Submissions for Zeta Data
Feb. 1, 2024 - Scholarship Deadlines
Feb. 1, 2024 - Red Rose Report and Grant-in-Aid Report