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
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Purposes
TO UNITE women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship
TO HONOR women who have given or who evidence a 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 scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to non-member women educators.
TO STIMULATE the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action
TO INFORM the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
Theta Chi Chapter Rules
Founders of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Founded May 11, 1929
Top row (left-right): Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, Miss Mamie Sue Bastian, Miss Ruby Cole, Miss Mabel Youree Grizzard, Dr. Anna Hiss, and Miss Ray Holden King
Bottom row (left-right): Miss Sue King, Dr. Helen Lois Koch, Mrs. Ruby Terrill Lomax, Dr. Cora Merriman Martin, Mrs. Lalla McClatchy Odom, and Miss Lela Lee Williams
These twelve key women educators were also the founders of Alpha State, Texas, the Society’s first state organization.
ALPHA STATE, TEXAS, HONORARY FOUNDERS Dr. Eula Lee Carter Dr. Clara M. Parker