Recognition of Student Awards

KAPPA DELTA PI - SERVICE AWARD

Karlie Hepner

Each semester the KDP International Honor Society in Education focuses on ways to provide service to others. Karlie is our nominee for the KDP Service Award for her ready participation in these events. She has been a willing participant in the High School Dress Drive and in our Card Making Project for the Canterbury Center

Award Criteria: Award given to an individual who provided significant service to the chapter, school, university, and community.

KAPPA DELTA PI - LITERACY LEADER AWARD

Skylar McAllister

Skylar has been instrumental this year in keeping the chapter pen pal program going into it's 10th year. This program matches Shepherd students with fourth graders in a Title 1 School to exchange letters that provide an authentic forum for developing writing skills and encouraging elementary students to do well in school and set a goal now to attend college when they graduate from high school

Award Criteria: Award given to an individual who demonstrates commitment to promoting the development of literacy skills needed for life long learning.

KAPPA DELTA PI - VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

James Rinker

James has faithfuly served as the KDP International Honor Society in Education's chapter treasurer for the past two years, a role few people want to take on He has even continued with these responsibilities through student teaching, a time when most officers step down. But of even more distinction, he has volunteered at nearly every event in need of a volunteer, within the chapter, within the school of education, and throughout the community In fact, he has volunteered to judge 71, at last count, social studies fairs for area schools and school systems

Award Criteria: Given to a KDP member who demonstrates dedication to making the world a better place through volunteer service.