MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile School of Education proudly inducted 10 students into Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education, during a ceremony on Feb. 18 in Dorsett Auditorium.
Membership in Kappa Delta Pi is a prestigious recognition that highlights members’ exemplary academic performance and leadership in the field of education.
“Membership in Kappa Delta Pi indicates to potential employers that these students are ideal teacher candidates, exemplifying scholarship, leadership and integrity,” said Dr. Jessica Freeland, faculty counselor for the honor society.
Newly inducted members of Kappa Delta Pi from the University of Mobile are:
Kimberly May – Early Childhood Education, Alternative Master of Arts – Mobile
Janet Rainer – Early Childhood Education, Alternative Master of Arts – Semmes
Hayleigh Hopper – Dual Early Childhood & Elementary Education – Theodore
Annya Garcia – Early Childhood Education, Alternative Masters of Arts – Mobile
Campbell Newell – Collaborative Special Education K-6 – Deer Park
Ellie Powell – Music Education – Bay Minette
Anna Heathcoe – Early Childhood Education, Alternative Master of Arts – Satsuma
Emma McPherson – Elementary Education – Fairhope
Hannah Victoria Walters – Dual Early Childhood & Elementary Education – Verbena
Georgette Byrd-Mosley – Early Childhood Education, Alternative Master of Arts – Mount Vernon
About Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Delta Pi was founded in 1911 as one of the first honor societies for a specific discipline. The society now has over 500 active chapters worldwide and recognizes students in educator preparation programs who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership in the field of education.
To qualify for membership, undergraduate students must have completed a total of 60 semester hours, including at least 12 hours of education courses, and must have an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher. Graduate students must have completed at least 18 hours of graduate coursework and maintained an overall GPA of 3.75 or higher.
The University of Mobile requires that all inductees exemplify worthy educational ideals, provide evidence of leadership abilities, and receive faculty recommendations before becoming members.
Members of Kappa Delta Pi benefit from scholarships, classroom grants, access to online professional development, professional insurance, exclusive discounts and more.
About the UM School of Education
The University of Mobile School of Education offers degree programs designed to prepare future educators for success in the classroom. Programs include undergraduate degrees in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Collaborative Special Education and Music Education, as well as graduate programs such as the Alternative Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education.
To learn more about the University of Mobile’s education programs, visit umobile.edu/um-info.
Prospective students can also schedule a campus visit or attend a UM Day event by visiting umobile.edu/umday-info or by calling Enrollment Services at 251.442.2222.
About the University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered university with a vision of “Higher Education for a Higher Purpose,” founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, the university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. The University of Mobile was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.
For information about the University of Mobile, areas of study, admissions and more, visit umobile.edu/um-info connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
Kylee Stewart is a senior at the University of Mobile majoring in English with a dedication to classic literature, critical analysis and academic writing. While attending the University of Mobile, she has sharpened her skills in research and communication, equipping her for a career in teaching English at the collegiate level. Kylee is from Daphne, Alabama, and enjoys baking, crocheting and volunteering in her free time.