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Have you heard of the NC DKG? Been a past member from another state? Interested in being a Voice of Influence Empowering North Carolina Women Educators?
The Gamma Beta Chapter (Polk and Rutherford County Women Educators) would love to hear from members -- past or present -- This growing chapter will soon celebrate its 50th year of actively supporting other women educators through mentoring, fellowship, scholarship, and leadership opportunities. Local members are reaching out to past members from other chapters now living in the Foothills, as well as seeking out new members who wish to find growing support for their teaching and educational future.
Throughout the 50 years in Polk and Rutherford counties the Gamma Beta Chapter of NC DKG has supported mentorships for teachers during their first five years of teaching as well as given grants and scholarships for continuing education and professional development.
In the past the chapter has given 'Continued Education' grants to Isothermal Community College students pursuing certification in Early Childhood and Preschool Education. On a state and national level DKG awards scholarships for advanced degrees. The NC DKG promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
There are numerous projects supporting educational advancement for women and girls, including our commitment to the rights of women as students and educators. These include the 'Schools in Africa' program; Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council; and the Supporting Early-career Educators (SEE) program.
For more information please contact either current chapter President - Jacqueline Brown-Williams, retired Polk County teacher (828-859-3124) or Dr. Lindsay Walker, principal at Cherokee Charter Academy (lwalker@cherokee.education).
