College of Education

Kappa Delta Pi

Kappa Delta Pi, an International Honor Society in Education, was founded March 8, 1911, at the University of Illinois.  Organized to recognize excellence in education, Kappa Delta Pi elects those to membership who exhibit the ideals of scholarship, high personal standards, and promise in teaching and allied professions.  It encourages improvement, distinction in achievement, and contributions to education.  Kappa Delta Pi is an honor society of, about, and for educators.  Selection as a member of Kappa Delta Pi is based on high academic achievement, a commitment to education as a career, and a professional attitude that assures a steady growth in the profession.  

As a member, some of the benefits you receive are: 

• Receive four issues of the KDP Record;

• Get four issues of the New Teacher Advocate FREE as a first-year member;

• Access teacher resources through KDP Online;

• Tap into more than $100,000 in scholarships and teacher classroom grants; and

• Purchase professional liability insurance for students at a low rate.

If you have any questions, feel free to call Dr. Wallace at (417) 536-5012 or email at RandyWallace@missouristate.edu.