The KAPPAN Congratulates

Ann Fullerton Named Legendary Teacher

Ann Fullerton, AZ Psi, was named 2021 Legendary Teacher for Pima County at Sahuarita School District in Sahuarita, AZ. She was selected from over 400 tributes that were received through the nomination process. Ann teaches third grade at Wrightson Ridge K-8 School and is Psi’s recording secretary.

Ann was nominated by Arthur Mejias, parent of a student in her 2019-2020 third grade class. Mejias stated in his tribute, “Mrs. Ann Fullerton has been amazing to my son for the last two years. While my son was in her class, she communicated very well and provided so much support during unprecedented times with online learning. She is a very special teacher and person. My son was so excited to see her after the summer. I am so grateful for all the guidance and support she continues to give my son, even after he moved on to fifth grade. Mrs. Fullerton, if you see this: THANK YOU SO MUCH!”

Ann shared the struggles the student had with online instruction and his inability to make friends as a new student to the school. Fourth grade was difficult with all classes rotating to three teachers, and his feelings overwhelmed him again. He began seeking Ann out throughout the day. Ann reached out to the school counselor and the fourth grade team. They allowed him to come see her whenever he needed. The father’s heartfelt letter was about what Ann considered to be the most important part of teaching, caring for a child and giving that child what they need to be successful in school and in life. She said, “I would take this letter over any of the other dissertations of the other winners.”

The Legendary Teacher committee honored Ann at a virtual zoom ceremony in September. She received a $200 stipend and the book “Legendary Teacher Stories: How to Catch a Swamp Frog,” by Dr. Nic Clement.

SD Alpha

SD Alpha’s Alicia Peterson was named South Dakota School Psychologist of the Year at the South Dakota School Psychologist Association (SDASP) annual conference in October, 2021. She was nominated by a number of staff members with whom she works and was selected by the SDASP Board Committee. Alicia works for the Cornbelt Education Cooperative servicing nine rural districts in Southeast South Dakota.

Recognition of Silver and Sapphire Sisters

Hats off to Antonia Light, NM Gamma, for asking why the names of sisters who had reached Silver and Sapphire status were not listed along with the Gold, Diamond and Platinum sisters in the December KAPPAN. Twenty-five and thirty-five years of membership are indeed important milestones. The KAPPAN congratulates the many sisters who reached that goal last year. Space just did not allow for printing the very long list. The names of these sisters can be found on the International website.

Violet, Silver, Sapphire, Gold and Diamond Anniversary Certificates are mailed monthly to chapter presidents from Headquarters to present to members after their anniversary date. Members may print their own certificates by going to the Directory and clicking on Member Milestones on the Profile bar.

Florida Sisters Receive Heart of Gold Award

At a recent ceremony honoring Big Bend philanthropists, Florida sisters received the Heart of Gold Award from the Southern Scholarship Foundation for their sponsorship of the Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship House on the campus of Florida State University. Florida is the only state, province or nation to sponsor an on-campus house. The award medal is on display in the House. The sisters work with the Foundation to provide on-campus housing at Pictured Front row: Lisa Heil, Lottie Roy, Betty Piper, Carolyn Twaddle; almost no cost to the students. Florida sisBack: Shawn Woodin, Elisia Austin ters and their families have donated almost $8,000,000 to the House since it opened in 1954. Epsilon chapter started what has now become the state altruistic chapter by providing supplies and one meal a week for the residents.

Lottie Roy, FL IPP, Betty Piper, FL Scholarship Committee member and “House” grandma, and Carolyn Twaddle, FL PP, represented the sisters of Florida and received the award from Shawn Woodin, President/CEO SSF and Lisa Heil, SSF Director of Development. Also in attendance was Elisia Austin, Head Resident of the Florida Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship House.