:: Candidates List ::

Name: Jody McIntier

Statement of Commitment:

I would like to nominate myself for Foundation Representative and President. I am committed to making KDP an organization that students will be proud to join and will strive to meet the standards for membership. While there are many that have been chosen to teach I'm not one of the chosen, but I am passionate about education and have a desire to make a positive impact on the future of education. If I am elected I will do my best to promote KDP in a professional, enthusiastic and passionate way to all members and potential members.

I feel I am qualified for the position for Foundation Representative and would gladly serve in both positions if chosen.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

1st nomination

Name: Kathy Berry

Statement of Commitment:

Please allow me to introduce myself. For the past 23 years, I have endeavored to bring business education to life for my students. As a current member of the secondary site-based committee at my school, I work with my fellow colleagues to ensure that our students’ receive an education that will make them a productive citizen of our society. Working with students in the capacity of the UIL Academic Coordinator, I am able to know my students on a much more personal level; I help them to realize that success is around the corner for those who work hard and think positively. Being part of Kappa Delta Pi, an organization that promotes excellence among its members, is a privilege. That privilege is one that I would like to extend to others by running for vice president.

Name: Kai Dupé

Statement of Commitment:

My commitment to Kappa Delta Pi and the Officer Panel will be relentless and consistent. I am very disappointed by the lack of response that was received when the call for nominations was broadcast. When I read the word “dedicated” in Dr. Wickersham’s follow-up message I knew that I had to nominate someone and subsequently decided that someone would be me.

I have only recently discovered my passion for helping others through education. However, with the support of organizations such as KDP I can actually make a difference to others. This is something that I feel very strong about and have never considered the platform that this organization can provide to do just that.

I feel honored and privileged that I have been inducted into such a prestigious society and I will not let the opportunity to serve and do my part to uphold and maintain the values of Kappa Delta Pi as an officer pass me by. The members of the panel can depend on me to give maximum effort. I will do all that I can to ensure that all activities of the organization are an unprecedented success.

My devotion and dedication will go unmatched and with the dedication and effort of the other members of the panel I am certain that together we can move KDP forward into 2005 and beyond.

Name: Erin Burdette

Statement of Commitment:

I would like to commit to being
involved in Kappa Delta Pi through being the
historian for the Zeta Mu Chapter. I am new to the organization, but would like to be involved and
think I could contribute to the organization through this position. I have attached a picture as well. Thank you for your consideration.

Erin Burdette
Hanby Elementary
Mesquite, Texas 75150
Kindergarten

Name: Ann Hollingsworth

Statement of Commitment:

I would like to serve as membership chair of the KDP organization. My goal is to promote excellence in education for all students. I would like to be an officer in KDP in membership to promote the organization and leadership in education in recruiting and maintaining membership. My goals are to help with recruitment and to create and implement ongoing methods for retaining membership. I am committed to serve in a collaborative effort to further the KDP organization and serve and promote membership.

Sincerely,
Ann Hollingsworth

Name: Erika Crump

Statement of Commitment:

My name is Erika Crump and I teach 9th grade English for Gifted students and world geography for at-risk students. I am currently enrolled in the doctoral program at TAMU-Commerce. I have held many officer positions in various professional/civic organizations. I was English department head for three years; President of PTA 2 years, VP of PTA 2 years, Secretary of PTA 3 years, Treasurer of PTA for 2 years and PTA Cultural Arts Chairman for 4 years; President (1 year each), VP (1 year each), Secretary (2 years each), and Scholarship Chairman (1 year each) of Aspasians and Amica philanthropic organizations; President, VP, and Secretary of Rockwall Literary Club. I am organized --I don't go anywhere without my planner--and very punctual. I would like to offer my services to KDP.

Erika Crump
English and geography teacher
Utley Freshman Center