Who We Are
KDP's Identity is a National Professional Association and Honor Society for...
Educators
The day KDP was founded.
March 8, 1911
The first laureate of KDP holds the educational philosophy that education is a social process based on active inquiry rather than passive memorization.
John Dewey
These two colors represent nobility, wisdom, prestige, and courage; and are the colors that represent KDP.
Purple and Gold
The lovely, and super wonderful KDP President for the 2025-2026 school year, who dedicates so much energy and love to our organization!
Alaina Hickson
Kappa Delta Pi's mission exists to inspire and equip educators to...
thrive!
KDP stood out from other honor societies when it was first created for this forward-thinking practice.
Accepting all educators; Embracing diversity and celebrating excellence in all forms
The first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, and just so happens to be a laureate!
Jane Addams
The letters KDP represent more than just Kappa Delta Pi. They also stand for our organization's motto.
Knowledge, Duty, Power
Our newest advisor to our KDP chapter, this professor is excited to see what we will accomplish together with our continued hard work and determination!
Dr. Min
Excellent educators build thriving learning communities and create lifelong learning opportunities by providing this kind of education for all.
Quality and Equitable
Kappa Delta Pi's simple, yet revolutionary founding principle.
To honor and support all exceptional educators, regardless of gender, race, or background.
So many titles: botanist, educator, inventor, KDP laureate
George Washington Carver
Education is deeply rooted in history, which is why this, the foundation of modern education, is what the letters KDP are printed on the emblem.
Scroll/Papyrus
This professor has been involved with KDP for awhile, loves what he does, and is a trusted advisor!
Dr. Weiler
KDP had 4 organizational values - You belong here; We are your people; We are powerful together; We uplift one another. What single-word synonyms can represent each of these sentences?
Community, Belonging, Leadership, and Celebration
This professor from the University of Illinois is the person responsible for founding KDP.
Dr. William Bagley
This former first lady has her very own chapter named after her.
Anna Elenor Roosevelt
The first tool known to create letters and figures is featured on our emblem, and alludes to a fundamental piece of education taught from a young age.
Stylus/Pen
A member or KDP himself, this gentleman has an important role in the COE. You might even find him strolling the halls with a cheery smile on his face!
Dean/Dr. Conway
Each local branch of Kappa Delta Pi is a chapter that is responsible for selecting, inducting, and overseeing its members. What is Kutztown University's chapter?
Epsilon Zeta
KDP took a huge step in connecting educators in 2006. How did they do this?
Launched its first virtual chapter that established an online community for members.
Educational psychologist know for these four stages—Sensory-motor, Pre-operational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational—is also a KDP laureate.
Jean Piaget
This symbol represents toil, or the responsibility to be dedicated to the profession at all times, the social necessity of the educator's role, and the intrinsic reward of belonging to a truly special community.
Beehive
The amount of emails you get from this man will be overwhelming, but he's our adored Chief Experience Officer!
Christopher Whited