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Delta Kappa Gamma is a vibrant professional community dedicated exclusively to women educators who lead with passion and purpose. As a Virginia member, you join a supportive network committed to excellence in teaching, nurturing personal growth, and shaping the future of education.
For nearly a century, Delta Kappa Gamma has championed opportunities for women at every stage of their educational careers—whether you’re shaping young minds in the classroom, leading school initiatives, or influencing education policy. Our founders’ vision continues to guide us through a shared commitment.
Leading Women Educators,
Impacting Education Worldwide
To unite women educators of the world in genuine fellowship.
To honor women who have given or who evidence potential for distinctive service in any field of education.
To advance the professional interest and position of women in education.
To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators.
To endow awards to aid members in pursuing professional and personal development and to provide grants to non-member educators.
To stimulate the professional and personal development of members and to encourage their participation in educational programs of action.
To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate effectively to support a sustainable world society.
Stars of the Southeast
2008 – Nellie Quander
2010 – Bea Morris
2012 – Susan Pennycuff
2014 – Lynne Carson
2016 – Sharon Garrett
2018 – Glenna Hensdill
2020 – Debbie Hollowell
2022 – Becky Riebeling
2024 – Rosa Bott
Virginia State Presidents
- Karen Carson 2025-2027
- Katina Keener 2023-2025
- Dr. Kimberly Beckerdite 2021-2023
- Dr. Mary M. Mehaffey, 2019-2021
- Vicki S. Newburn, 2017-2019
- Linda M. Hall, 2015-2017
- Susan C. Doughty, 2013-2015
- Dr. Julia C. Van de Water, 2011-2013*
- Dr. Virginia R. Cherry, 2009-2011*
- Marilyn M. Riddle, 2007-2009
- Irene B. Thornburg, 2005-2007
- Cathy P. Daugherty, 2003-2005
- Marlene H. Wine, 2001-2003
- Jane D. Williams, 1999-2001
- Roberta Smallwood, 1997-1999
- Dr. Carlyn Elder, 1995-1997*
- Neva Parker, 1993-1995*
- Shirley Bryant, 1991-1993*
- Carmen Wilkinson, 1989-1991*
- Olivia Hinton, 1987-1989
- Dr. Elizabeth B. Neatrour, 1985-1987*
- Ettalea E. Kanter, 1983-1985
- Jean B. Smith, 1981-1983*
- Bettie C. Chappell, 1979-1981*
- Maxine H. Hager, 1977-1979*
- Dr. Barbara A. Baker, 1975-1977*
- Juanita Price, 1973-1975*
- Lois V. Rogers, 1971-1973*
- Louise Clayton, 1969-1971*
- Dr. Ethel M. Thompson, 1967-1969*
- Lois Thompson, 1965-1967*
- Dr. Ruth Wilson, 1963-1965*
- Florence (Tommy) Graham, 1961-1963*
- Dr. M. Mae Kelly, 1959-1961*
- Mrs. Avis Whitlow, 1957-1959*
- Sue F. Ayres, 1955-1957*
- Dr. Ruth McNeil, 1953-1955*
- J. Elizabeth Jones, 1950-1953*
- Ruth Jones Wilkins, 1948-1950*
- Frances Bray, 1946-1948*
- Louise Apperson, 1944-1946*
- Virginia Old, 1942-1944*
- Eleanor Rowlett, 1940-1942*
- Marnetta Souder, 1938-1940*
- Lillian Cummings, 1934-1938*
* deceased
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