KDP's Mission , Vision, & Values

KDP inspires and equips future and new teachers to thrive. Excellent teachers build thriving communities and create lifelong opportunities by providing quality, equitable education for all.

Diversity: We embrace and foster all qualities of diversity, including race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, sexual identity, and ability.

Excellence: We are committed to being the best. This is reflected by our members, volunteers, leaders, and staff, who are among the most outstanding in their fields.

Integrity: We uphold truth and transparency. We honor our words and commitments. We walk the walk, and make sure our words and actions always align.

Expertise: We are comprised of the brightest and most knowledgeable individuals within the field of education and determinedly draw on their collective insights to produce sound judgment.

Equity: We are committed to being fair and impartial, intentionally seeking perspectives that challenge our thinking.

Empathy: We are aware of and sensitive to the emotions of our members and colleagues.