THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL
TEXAS STATE ORGANIZATION
EPSILON KAPPA CHAPTER #130
AUSTIN, TEXAS
AREA 7
Organized in Austin, Texas on October 25, 1958
By Dr. Cora M. Martin and Mrs. Lalla M. Odom, Founders
TEXAS STATE ORGANIZATION
EPSILON KAPPA CHAPTER #130
AUSTIN, TEXAS
AREA 7
Organized in Austin, Texas on October 25, 1958
By Dr. Cora M. Martin and Mrs. Lalla M. Odom, Founders
Women Educators and Learners…inspire, create and empower
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
New Address: 12710 Research Blvd. Ste.230, Austin TX 78759
www.dkg.org
March Meeting
March 9, 2026: Monday 5:00 p.m. social, 5:30 p.m. meeting
Location: Lamar Senior Activity Center, 2874 Shoal Crest Ave., Austin, TX 78705
Program: Evolving Strategies in Mathematics Instruction; Vote on officers for 2026-2028 Biennium
Speakers: Mardi Nott, mathematics chair Austin High School; Katrina Pokorney, 2nd grade
ESL teacher, Overton Elementary School
New Slate of Officer Candidates
President: Glenda Ballard
1st VP: Debra Wissman
2nd VP: Danielle Sanders
Secretary: Katrina Pokorney
Epsilon Kappa Education Foundation Board of Directors
The Epsilon Kappa Education Foundation Board of Directors has 2 members rotating off (Gracie Esquivel, and Glenda Ballard) and 2 members have been nominated to serve on the board. They are:
Bernadine Eaton and Kathy Mihalik.
March 9, 2026: Monday 5:00 p.m. social, 5:30 p.m. meeting
Location: Lamar Senior Activity Center, 2874 Shoal Crest Ave., Austin, TX 78705
Program: Evolving Strategies in Mathematics Instruction; Vote on officers for 2026-2028 Biennium
Speakers: Mardi Nott, mathematics chair Austin High School; Katrina Pokorney, 2nd grade
ESL teacher, Overton Elementary School
New Slate of Officer Candidates
President: Glenda Ballard
1st VP: Debra Wissman
2nd VP: Danielle Sanders
Secretary: Katrina Pokorney
Epsilon Kappa Education Foundation Board of Directors
The Epsilon Kappa Education Foundation Board of Directors has 2 members rotating off (Gracie Esquivel, and Glenda Ballard) and 2 members have been nominated to serve on the board. They are:
Bernadine Eaton and Kathy Mihalik.
DR. PHYLLIS RICHARDS ENDOWED LEADERSHIP APPLICATION
EPSILON KAPPA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Submit completed application by email to [email protected] or mail to EPSILON KAPPA EDUCATIONAL
FOUNDATION, 12314 W. Cow Path, Austin, TX 78727.
Deadline for submission: April 15, 2026
EPSILON KAPPA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Submit completed application by email to [email protected] or mail to EPSILON KAPPA EDUCATIONAL
FOUNDATION, 12314 W. Cow Path, Austin, TX 78727.
Deadline for submission: April 15, 2026
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April Meeting
April 13, 2026: Monday 5:00 p.m. social, 5:30 p.m. meeting
Location: Lamar Senior Activity Center, 2874 Shoal Crest Ave., Austin, TX 78705
Program: Texas Freedom to Read; Installation of Officers; Recognize member achievements
Speaker: Minda Anderson— Ms. Anderson is the librarian at Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders. Recipient of the 2025 Texas Library Association’s Librarian of the Year Award.
Recognizing Achievers
· Special Guest: Dr. Stacey Arnold, TSO President
· Recognition of Member Achievements
· Outstanding First-Year Teacher Award
· Celebrating our Founders
· Installation of New Chapter Officers
Location: Lamar Senior Activity Center, 2874 Shoal Crest Ave., Austin, TX 78705
Program: Texas Freedom to Read; Installation of Officers; Recognize member achievements
Speaker: Minda Anderson— Ms. Anderson is the librarian at Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders. Recipient of the 2025 Texas Library Association’s Librarian of the Year Award.
Recognizing Achievers
· Special Guest: Dr. Stacey Arnold, TSO President
· Recognition of Member Achievements
· Outstanding First-Year Teacher Award
· Celebrating our Founders
· Installation of New Chapter Officers
Officers for 2024-2026 Biennium:
President – Linda Holt
First Vice President – Glenda Ballard
Second Vice President – Debra Wissman
Secretary – Danielle Sanders
Nominations Committee – Norma Jost, Kathleen Mihalik, Pamela Kelly
Directors, Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation – Judy Wallace, Hilda Diaz
President – Linda Holt
First Vice President – Glenda Ballard
Second Vice President – Debra Wissman
Secretary – Danielle Sanders
Nominations Committee – Norma Jost, Kathleen Mihalik, Pamela Kelly
Directors, Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation – Judy Wallace, Hilda Diaz
Future State and International Dates
Future Texas State Organization Events
TSO Central Regional Conference 2026
June 20, 2026—Marble Falls High School,
2101 Mustang Drive, Marble Falls, Texas
96th TSO Convention 2027
June 15-18, 2027—San Marcos, Texas
Embassy Suites & Conference Center
Future International Events
2026 International Convention
June 30 - July 4, 2026—Aurora, Colorado
(Gaylord Rockies)
2028 International Convention
July 4 - 8, 2028—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Centennial Celebration
July 25 - 28, 2029—Austin, Texas
Future Texas State Organization Events
TSO Central Regional Conference 2026
June 20, 2026—Marble Falls High School,
2101 Mustang Drive, Marble Falls, Texas
96th TSO Convention 2027
June 15-18, 2027—San Marcos, Texas
Embassy Suites & Conference Center
Future International Events
2026 International Convention
June 30 - July 4, 2026—Aurora, Colorado
(Gaylord Rockies)
2028 International Convention
July 4 - 8, 2028—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Centennial Celebration
July 25 - 28, 2029—Austin, Texas
Publications
Our Heritage Volume IV is now available on the DKG website under the Publications tab. dkg.org
The DKG News is available on the DKG Home page. dkg.org
The online version may be viewed as a PDF or an interactive document for those with Flash.
Lone Star News is online at https://www.dkgtexas.org/
The DKG News is available on the DKG Home page. dkg.org
The online version may be viewed as a PDF or an interactive document for those with Flash.
Lone Star News is online at https://www.dkgtexas.org/
DKG Collegial Exchange is an official publication of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, it promotes professional and personal growth of members through publication of their writings. Publications focus on research-based and documented works—applied and data-based research, position papers, program descriptions, reviews of literature, and other articles on announced themes or other topics of interests to educators. dkg.org
Educational Opportunities
Scholarships provide educational opportunities for chapter members. Click on the link below for a quick reference to scholarships and grants timelines and due dates.
DKG Scholarships and Grants Quick Guide - 08.22
Scholarships provide educational opportunities for chapter members. Click on the link below for a quick reference to scholarships and grants timelines and due dates.
DKG Scholarships and Grants Quick Guide - 08.22
BYLAWS AND RULES COMMITTEE
Our Chapters Rules committee members recently updated our chapter rules to align with approved changes to the International Constitution and International Standing Rules. Members may view the updated 2019 Chapter Rules on our website under Our Chapter, Rules and Policies page. https://www.epsilonkappatx.com/chapter-rules-and-policies.html
Texas State Theme:
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International Mission: Delta Kappa Gamma promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
International Vision: Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide
International Purposes:
1. To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship
2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education
3. To advance the professional interest and position of women in education
4. To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and
of women educators
5. To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships
to non-member women educators
6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate
programs of action
7. To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate
effectively in a world society.
International Vision: Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide
International Purposes:
1. To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship
2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education
3. To advance the professional interest and position of women in education
4. To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and
of women educators
5. To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships
to non-member women educators
6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate
programs of action
7. To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate
effectively in a world society.
International Theme: DKG–Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide.
Texas State Theme: SOAR to new Heights
Epsilon Kappa Chapter Theme: Rise to Lead and Inspire Others
2024-2026 Chapter Goals:
R- Recruit new members to join and current members to attend.
I- Inform yourself and others with information on chapter, state and international levels.
S- Support projects including “supporting early-career educators (SEE)” and UNICEF GIRLS Fund.
E- Encourage all members to participate in chapter activities and RISE to be their best.
Texas State Theme: SOAR to new Heights
Epsilon Kappa Chapter Theme: Rise to Lead and Inspire Others
2024-2026 Chapter Goals:
R- Recruit new members to join and current members to attend.
I- Inform yourself and others with information on chapter, state and international levels.
S- Support projects including “supporting early-career educators (SEE)” and UNICEF GIRLS Fund.
E- Encourage all members to participate in chapter activities and RISE to be their best.
Recently Moved and looking for a DKG Chapter to join?
Membership Chair: Pam Kelly
Membership Chair: Pam Kelly
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(Spanish)
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(English)
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is not responsible for anything posted to this site and makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of information contained in such material. The views expressed on this site do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is not responsible for, and disclaims any liability in relation to, anything posted by contributors to, or users of, the site.
(Spanish)
La Sociedad Internacional Delta Kappa Gamma no es responsable de lo publicado en este sitio web de las socias y no puede garantizar la exactitud o integridad de la información contenida en dicho material. Las opiniones expresadas en este sitio no necesariamente representan ni reflejan las opiniones de La Sociedad Internacional Delta Kappa Gamma por lo que no se hace responsable y renuncia a cualquier responsabilidad legal en relación con cualquier cosa publicada por los contribuyentes o usuarios del sitio.
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