The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is an honorary Society of women
educators which promotes both the professional and personal growth of its
members and educational excellence.
The Society was founded in Austin, Texas, on May 11, 1929, by eleven women led by Dr. Annie Webb Blanton. With the objectives of improving opportunities and status for women employed in all levels of education, these Founders established the Purposes which are the backbone of our Society today.
Membership in The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is by invitation only. Becoming a member is considered an honor which comes with a variety of benefits and privileges.
educators which promotes both the professional and personal growth of its
members and educational excellence.
The Society was founded in Austin, Texas, on May 11, 1929, by eleven women led by Dr. Annie Webb Blanton. With the objectives of improving opportunities and status for women employed in all levels of education, these Founders established the Purposes which are the backbone of our Society today.
Membership in The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is by invitation only. Becoming a member is considered an honor which comes with a variety of benefits and privileges.
The Mission Statement:
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional
and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
The Vision Statement:
Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional
and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
The Vision Statement:
Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide
The 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; and
7. TO INFORM the membership of current economic, social, political, and
educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society.
More information on
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
is available at: www.dkg.org
More information on the
Texas State Organization
is available at: http://www.dkgtexas.org