About Us

What is Kappa Delta Pi?

"Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), International Honor Society in Education, was founded in 1911 to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. For over a century, the Society has consistently grown, starting with a local chapter to become the international organization it is today, with an initiated membership that exceeds 1.2 million!" (Source: www.kdp.org)

The Mu Gamma Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi is located at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. This chapter was installed by Dr. W. A. Stumps, on December 6th, 1969.

The History of Kappa Delta Pi International

Who Founded Kappa Delta Pi?

"University of Illinois Professor of Education Dr. William Chandler Bagley and a group of four of his students, including Truman Lee Kelley and Thomas E. Musselman, founded the Illinois Education Club at the University of Illinois in 1909.

Bagley tasked this first group of students with developing a constitution and standards for membership. He gave Musselman 18 more names, nine men and nine women, to invite into the club.

It was their hope to form an association with another undergraduate honor society in education, Pi Kappa Mu, a group that later merged with a graduate student honor society, to become Phi Delta Kappa.

Since Phi Delta Kappa limited its membership to men, the leaders of the Education Club decided against forming a united organization because they felt strongly that women should be included.

On March 8, 1911, that club became Kappa Delta Pi, chosen from the Greek words to represent knowledge, duty, and power. From its inception, Kappa Delta Pi has been synonymous with scholarship, innovation, and excellence in the field of education.

The founders were Dr. William Chandler Bagley, Truman Lee Kelley, and Thomas E. Musselman."

What Does Kappa Delta Pi Mean?

“Knowledge, Duty, Power”

Who was the First President of Kappa Delta Pi?

"Truman L. Kelley was elected as the first president of KDP."

Why is There a Beehive on the Kappa Delta Pi Emblem?

"Kelley is credited with the beehive design on the Kappa Delta Pi emblem. He said that in order to be a good teacher, one must be like a bee, working tirelessly for the “common weal.”"

What are the Colors of Kappa Delta Pi?

"The original colors of Kappa Delta Pi were crimson and pale blue. In 1930, the colors of the Society were officially changed to the present colors, jade green and violet." (Source: www.kdp.org)

Our Mission

Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, is dedicated to scholarship and excellence in education. The Society is a community of scholars dedicated to worthy ideals:

Recognizes scholarship and excellence in education;

Promotes the development and dissemination of worthy educational ideas and practices;

Enhances the continuous growth and leadership of its diverse membership;

Fosters inquiry and reflection on significant educational issues; and

Maintains a high degree of professional fellowship.