All About DKG

DKG
ZETA - Ocean COunty, New Jersey

MISSION STATEMENT

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.

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 of women in education.
to initiate, endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and women educators.
To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to non-member women educators.
To simulate 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.

Offers educationally sound, relevant programs that enhance individuals' professionalism and the quality of community life
Recognizes and celebrates achievements of women educators
Offers opportunities to enhance leadership development at local, regional and international levels.
Funds support to members seeking educational advancement and diverse learning opportunities.
Advocates for educational excellence through its projects and activities.
Presents innovative professional development opportunities for all educators.
Gives financial support to outstanding educational/community projects and to women students outside the United States and Canada pursuing professional careers.
Supports international networking across all fields and levels of education.
Provides members with fellowship, friendship, and support.
Offers mentors to women educators, providing mutual support and interaction in all educational fields and at all levels.
The nurturing environment of the Society encourages all members to grow and reach the highest levels of professional and personal accomplishments their many unique talents allow.
Members are committed to fulfilling their potential for greatness, for creativity, for leadership and for service through varied programs of education.