KDP SIUE
WELCOME TO KAPPA DELTA PI AT SIUE
The Lambda Theta Chapter
at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
What is KDP?
A group with a shared passion
KDP is full of future educators that are looking to:
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Build lasting connections with peers who share your passion for education
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Develop leadership skills to prepare for future roles in the classroom and beyond
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Access exclusive professional development workshops and teaching resources
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Make a meaningful impact in your school and community through service opportunities
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Celebrate academic excellence and dedication to lifelong learning
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Be part of a supportive network of educators who inspire and uplift one another
The History of KDP
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In 1909, it started out as the "Illinois Education Club" with 5 members.
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In 1911, the club then became Kappa Delta Pi chosen from the Greek words to represent "knowledge," "duty," and "power."
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In 1925, the Laureate chapter was created to recognize exceptional living educators. John Dewey was the first member. Other members have included Jean Piaget, Howard Gardner, Eleanor Roosevelt, George Washington Carver, and Albert Einstein.*
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Kappa Delta Pi now has more than 625 chapters internationally.
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Our local branch at SIUE is the SIUE KDP Lambda Theta chapter (started in 1967), and we have been recognized for excellence with the KDP Achieving Chapter Excellence (ACE) Awards four times in recent history (in 2009, 2013, 2015, and 2018).
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Join our local branch and be a part of history in the making at SIUE!
