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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 National Website http://www.kdp.org Follow us on Instagram @svcpsiiota |
KDP Officers
2024-2025 President: Addison Rimmel Vice President: Kennedy Sheriff Treasurer: Nick Matro Secretary: Grace Steen Social Media: Alexandra Pilyih Advisor: Dr. Tracy McNelly |
Meet our 2024-2025 officers
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Addison Rimmel, President
Addison Rimmel is a Junior at Saint Vincent College majoring in Middle Level Education with a specification in Mathematics. She is part of Vinnie’s Alternative Leadership Team, Alpha Lambda Delta, as well as many clubs and organizations on campus, and has been an Orientation Director. This is Addison’s first year as a Kappa Delta Pi Officer, and she is very excited to get to know everyone and have an amazing year. |
Kennedy Sheriff, Vice President
Kennedy Sheriff is a junior English major with minors in Secondary Education (7-12) and Spanish. Aside from KDP, she is also involved in Education Club, Alpha Lambda Delta, Multicultural Club, and more. She is also the Academic Affairs Chair and a Senator in the Student Government Association, a Prefect in St. Benedict Hall, an Admission Ambassador, and a Writing Associate in the Writing Center. Kennedy is very excited to make connections and serve our school in her first year as a KDP officer! |
Grace Steen, Secretary
Grace Steen is a junior at Saint Vincent College, majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Disability Studies. She is actively involved in the STEM Education Club, the Education Club, and the Early Childhood Education Club. She is excited to serve as a Kappa Delta Pi secretary for the first time. Grace looks forward to becoming more involved with KDP and cannot wait to see everyone at the events being held! |
Alexandra Pilyih,
Social Media Coordinator Alexandra Pilyih is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College, majoring in Early Childhood Education. She is on the board for STEM Education Club and takes part in multiple other clubs and activities on campus including Alpha Lambda Delta. She is a member of the Women's Varsity Bowling Team. Being a Kappa Delta Pi Officer for the first time, Alexandra cannot wait to meet everyone and keeping everyone involved throughout this exciting year. |
Nicholas Matro, Treasurer
Hi, my name is Nicholas Matro and I’m the treasurer of the Saint Vincent Chapter of KDP! I am a Junior majoring in History with Education and I’m planning to graduate and to possibly obtain my master’s degree afterwards! I am currently the treasurer in this club and a member of historical honors society! |
Member Requirements
Undergraduate students are invited to join Kappa Delta Pi when:
Graduate level students are invited to join Kappa Delta Pi when:
Dues
Undergraduate students are invited to join Kappa Delta Pi when:
- have sophomore level status (at least 24 credits earned by the end of the term prior to the time of initiation)
- they have at least 12 credits of Professional Education courses completed, in progress, or programmed;
- have an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher;
- exemplify worthy educational ideals;
- express an intention of continuing in the field of education; and
- give evidence of leadership abilities.
Graduate level students are invited to join Kappa Delta Pi when:
- completed twelve or more credits of graduate work at St. Vincent College;
- have an overall graduate GPA of 3.75
- exemplify worthy educational ideals;
- express an intention of continuing in the field of education; and
- give evidence of leadership abilities.
Dues
- Local annual dues are $10 and will be collected each fall.
- The one time local initiation fee is $17 and that covers honor cords and induction materials.
- During initiation, you will also be required to pay National KDP dues.
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Earning Honor Cords
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. |
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Past Psi Iota Officers
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2015-2016
Sabrina Filkosky President Nicole DelBene Vice President Jordan Pogue Secretary Nick Maxon Co-Treasurer Jonathan Leuschel Co-Treasurer Jillian Kegg Historian 2016-2017 Nicole DelBene President Marissa Pecora Vice President Jordan Conville Treasurer Kaitlin Smith Historian Caitlin Kruzynski Secretary 2017-2018 Caitlin Kruzynski President Kaitlin Smith Vice President Mariah Singerman Treasurer Carolyn Welka Historian Carly Rimel Secretary 2018-2019 Carolyn Welka President Nicolette Smith Vice President Nicholas DeFrancesco Treasurer Aniela Schaefer Historian Sarah O’Callaghan Secretary 2019-2020 Nicolette Smith President Sarah O’ Callaghan Vice President Nicholas DeFrancesco Treasurer Judith Anne Purdy Historian Paige Krempasky Secretary |
2020-2021
Judith Ann Purdy President Sarah O’Callaghan Vice President Logan Seybold Treasurer Nicolette Smith Historian Taylor Allison Secretary 2021-2022 Taylor Allison President Paul Haga Vice President Madison Marsico Treasurer Kendyl Silvestri Historian Emma Palombia Secretary 2022-2023 Madison Marsico President Samantha Lantz Vice President Addison Carbaugh Treasurer Anna Betz Secretary Lauren Brennan Social Media Coordinator 2023-2024 Samantha Lantz President Lauren Brennan Vice President Ethan Kammerer Treasurer Addison Rimmel Secretary Zoey Baran Social Media Coordinator 2024-2025 Addison Rimmel President Kennedy Sheriff Vice President Nick Matro Treasurer Grace Steen Secretary Alexandra Pilyih Social Media Coordinator |
