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What is the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International?

Founded in 1929 in Austin, Texas, the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG) is a professional honor society for key women educators. With approximately 77,000 members in 17 countries, DKG offers members many opportunities such as

• professional development
• leadership training
• scholarships and grants
• networking with educators around the world
• fellowship and learning through a local chapter
• forums for presenting and publishing
• professional conferences and conventions

Membership in DKG provides on a continuous basis a wealth of educational and leadership opportunities through chapter meetings and events, area workshops, regional conferences, state conventions, and international conventions. Through these avenues, members have multiple opportunities to network with and share expertise or receive guidance from other educators, including experienced teachers, principals and other school personnel, retired educators, and even new teachers. Numerous philanthropic events are held each year at the international level and chapter level to help students and their families in need. Members enjoy fellowship, camaraderie, and professional affiliation.


DKG membership is an honor and is offered by invitation from a local chapter. Key women educators who are open to change, who want to be empowered to reach their personal and professional goals, who draw inspiration from others, and who expand their style and talents by embracing diversity, are invited to join DKG. Members belong to a chapter, a state organization, and the international society.

A candidate for membership must be
• employed as a professional educator at the time of her election; or
• retired from an educational position.


Now 17 countries strong:

United States 1929
Canada 1952
Norway 1970
Sweden 1972
Mexico 1974
Finland 1974
Guatemala 1975
Iceland 1975
The Netherlands 1976
The Netherlands 1976
Puerto Rico 1976
Great Britain 1977
El Salvador 1978
Costa Rica 1980
Germany 1992
Estonia  2008
Panama  2009
Japan 2012

Society Founders


Founded May 11, 1929

Twelve women met in 1929 on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin with noble aspirations to build an organization to promote women in education and bring recognition and respect to their profession. The result of their planning was the founding of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. These Founders created a list of five Purposes which were intended to guide the organization. This number later grew to seven. These Purposes are as relevant today as they were in 1929.
Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, Austin
August 19, 1870 - October 2, 1945

Miss Mamie Sue Bastian, Houston
November 27, 1875 - February 20, 1946

Miss Ruby Cole, San Antonio
December 2, 1885 - November 21, 1940

Miss Mabel Grizzard, Waxahatchie
March 22, 1888 - July 12, 1968

Dr. Anna Hiss, Austin
May 11, 1983 - January 29, 1972

Miss Ray King, Fort Worth
July 13, 1888 - January 24, 1979

Miss Sue King, Fort Worth
January 8, 1886 - May 4, 1930

Dr. Helen Koch, Austin
August 26, 1895 - July 14, 1977
Mrs. Ruby Terrill Lomax, Austin
February 7, 1886 - December 28, 1961

Dr. Cora M. Martin, Austin
November 27, 1884 - April 23, 1965

Mrs. Lalla M. Odom, Austin
April 8, 1874 - April 13, 1964

Miss Lela Lee Williams, Dallas
July 20, 1883 - February 18, 1971

The International Founders are also Alpha State Founders.

State Honorary Founders

Miss Eula Lee Carter
Dr. Clara M. Parker

All Founders are deceased.


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