Our Mission
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. The Omega Phi chapter at UHD offers future educators the opportunity to serve the community, foster mutual cooperation, support, and professional growth for educational professionals, and recognizes excellence in the field of education.
KDP- Omega Phi History
Our prestigious honor society, Kappa Delta Pi-Omega Phi Chapter was established in 2014 under the University of Houston-Downtown's co-sponsorship of Faculty members, Dr. Christal Burnett and Dr. Colin Dalton. In 2016, Dr. Bernado Pohl became a co-sponsor following Dr. Dalton. In 2018, Kappa Delta Pi is under the sponsorship of UHD's Assistant Professor of Science Education, Dr. Franklin Allaire.
Who We Are & What We Do
Our members are individuals who work hard and strive to meet and exceed their personal, academic, and professional goals. We as a society achieve greatness together.
Our faculty Sponsor: Dr. Franklin Allaire
"My focus is to support pre-service teachers and give them the tools to successfully to successfully engage their students in the sciences and to create classroom conductive to learning about the world around them"...and "creating a positive learning environment for their students and be reflective members of the teaching community."
Our faculty Co-Sponsor: Dr. Lizette Burks
“My focus is to support individuals to serve in a variety of administrative leadership positions in K-12 schools and school districts with a focus on equity focused innovations. Aspiring K-12 school and district leaders have the ability to change the future of education and create impact for all students, teachers, and communities!”
Spring 2023 Officers
KDP Historian: Shawn Bays
“I am the KDP Historian and I like to help create new projects. I am a huge drawing and painting person and will be at every art project. ”
Past events
2022 goal setting
2022
Thank you for your donations during the pandemic.
2021
Kids Meals - Comm Srvc. - COVID-19
2021
Netflix Party Social
2021
Thank you for your donations during the pandemic.
2020
Kids Meals - Comm Srvc. - COVID-19
2020
Student Activities BINGO
2020
Virtual Monthly Meeting
Apr 2020
Coronavirus causes Chaos
Mar 12, 2020
Teachers Aide - Comm Srvc
2020
Monthly Virtual Meeting
Mar 2020
Monthly Virtual Meeting
Mar 2020
Virtual Meet & Greet
2020
SOLD Conference
Feb 2020
SOLD Conference
Feb 2020
SOLD Conference
Feb 2020
Spooky Movie Night
2019
Spooky Movie Night
2019
Spooky Movie Night
2019
Hotober Nachos
2019
Trunk-or-Treat
2019
Trunk-or-Treat
2019
Blanket Drive
2019
Blanket Drive
2019
Blanket Drive
2019
Blanket Drive
2019
Meet & Greet Winners
2019
Inductees
2019
Ready for Ceremony
2019
Crushin' Valentine
2018
Your Officers
2018
Taco Tuesday Social
2018
Ice Cream Social
2018
Food Sale
2018
Kids Meals Bags Donations
2018
Inductees
2018
Faculty Advisors & Officers
2018
College Fair
2017
Bake Sale - Northwest
2017
Literacy Night
2017
Inductees
2017
Induction Presentation
2017
Dr. Pohl, Advisor and Officers
2017
Initiation Ceremony
2017
Arcade Social
2016
Inductees
2016
Initiation Ceremony
2016
Thank you for donating!
2015
Thank you for donating!
2015
Book Drive Preparations
2015
Book Drive Preparations
2015
Induction Ceremony
2014
KDP Inductees
2014