
Alissa Cress
KDP Co-Chapter Counselor
Purdue University Chapter of KDP
the Premier Honor Society in Education
Being recognized as a member in America’s largest and most prestigious educational honor society, Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), elevates your status and reputation for your deep commitment to becoming a teacher of excellence. As a member, you may display your certificate and this unique accomplishment on your résumé, social media profiles, and applications for advanced degrees, and proudly wear KDP graduation with honors regalia.
Purdue University’s chapter provides opportunities to grow your leadership experiences while impacting education in your region. These exclusive chapter experiences are the foundation of a supportive community that can last throughout your career. KDP celebrates your professional development and success by providing a lifelong community of support, with ongoing resources for each stage of your teaching career.
KDP inspires and equips teachers to thrive.
Join a community of teachers who celebrate your achievements, encourage your progress, and become life-long colleagues. Whether you are completing a teaching degree or certification, seeking an advanced degree, or have been teaching for years — KDP is for you. Along with a community of peer support, being a successful teacher requires best-in-class resources at every stage. Student fees are $65/year plus chapter dues. Teacher Professional fees are $95/year.
When you join KDP’s national honor society in education, you are part of a community that encourages your success and provides the resources and support you need to become an excellent teacher. From opportunities to lead your local chapter to ways to impact education in your region, your KDP local and national membership experiences help you build professional relationships that go beyond graduation into your new teaching career.
KDP strives to provide valuable learning experiences to our members. We offer a variety of events specifically addressing classroom management, engaging students, and social-emotional learning.
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