Kappa Delta Pi~Psi iota chapter
St. Vincent College Education honor Society

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Welcome to the Psi Iota Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, Saint Vincent College's Education Honor Society. The purpose of the Psi Iota Chapter is to promote excellence in and recognition of outstanding contributions to education. 

KDP Officers

Club Advisor
President: Carolyn Welka
carolyn.welka@stvincent.edu

Vice President: Nicolette Smith
nicolette.smith@stvincent.edu

Treasurer: Nick DeFrancesco
nicholas.defrancesco@stvincent.edu

Historian: Aniela Schaefer
aniela.schaefer@stvincent.edu
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Secretary: Sarah O’Callagan
sarah.ocallaghan@stvincent.edu
Dr. Tracy A. McNelly, Counselor
mailto:tracy.mcnelly@stvincent.edu
Member Requirements
Students are invited to join Kappa Delta Pi as an undergraduate candidate when:
  • they have at least 12 hours of Professional Education courses completed, in progress, or programmed;
  • have an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher in Education courses;
  • exemplify worthy educational ideals;
  • express an intention of continuing in the field of education; and 
  • give evidence of leadership abilities. 
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KDP Initiation Ceremony Sunday, February 26, 2017

Congratulations to the 33 new members inducted into the Psi Iota chapter of KDP. Check out the photos from the event, as well as those on the Saint Vincent College Flickr account: bit.ly/2mNYa5Y

KDP Members Participate in SVC Wraps
​December 10-11, 2016

Fundraiser at Chipotle
Sunday, Oct. 13, 2016

Students Wait in Line at Chipotle
​St. Vincent College students came out to support the KDP Fundraiser. We raised over $200 in just under 4 hours! Thank you to Marissa and her committtee for a great fundraising event.

Assembling 37 Story Sacks March 31, 2016

Initiation Ceremony March 13, 2016

Career Night 

Literacy Alive 2018

Psi Iota partnered with the Adam's Memorial Library in a Ballet Themed Literacy Alive project. Children participated in ballet themed crafts and reading centers as well as dance lessons. Thank you to Carly Rimel and her committee for planning this event and thank you to all the KDP members who attended and helped out!

Crafts for Teachers Fundraiser

Thanks Mariah for leading this was a great activity!

KDP Service Donations SVC Wraps

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​This year, KDP members and initiates purchased winter gear (mittens/gloves, hats, scarfs) for SVC Wraps 2018. 
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Thanks to all who donated!

KDP Convocation
Indianapolis 2018

KDP officers and members got to experience Convocation in Indianapolis, IN. President, Carolyn Welka, and member, Dana Ricker, presented at the poster sharing session. Congrats, ladies.

Supporting children in the foster care system
KDP professional development 

​On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6 p.m. (Rogers Center), KDP hosted a professional development event where students learned about the foster care system in PA.

​Thanks to Adam Garrity, the Foster Care Educational Liaison and Every Student Succeeds Act point of contact, and Michelle Brant, the Foster Care Supervisor, for sharing information with our students. 

Thanks, Historian, Carolyn Welka for planning and leading this event!

​KDP Info
Honor Cords for Sale
If you are a senior who will graduate this year, contact Dr. McNelly about purchasing honor cords. The cost is $14.00.

Earning Honor Cords (From the bylaws)
Members will be eligible to earn Honor Cords if they show evidence of the ideals set forth in Section 1.16.

2.6.1 Members must demonstrate a commitment to Kappa Delta Pi, Psi Iota Chapter through attendance at meetings and events.
2.6.2 Members must commit to be involved, through attendance and/or volunteering, at other education events and with other education clubs.
2.6.3 Members will earn points each semester; one point will be awarded for each event attended. Members must accumulate 4 points per each year of membership to be eligible for Honor Cords. The Secretary of the Psi Iota Chapter will be responsible for keeping track of earned points.
2.6.4 Information about education department and Psi Iota events will be published on the St. Vincent College Education webpage.
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KDP National Website
http://www.kdp.org

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