Events
Phi Delta Kappa's 2006 annual banquet was held in the spring at Luigi's restaurant in Rockwall. Dr. Sandee Crowther of the PDK International board of directors was the main speaker for the event, Dr. Crowther is from Kansas and is our district representative. Dr. Frank Lutz, professor emeritus and Ms Geraldine "Tincy" Miller, Chairman of the Texas State Board of Education, were presented the PDK Service key for their long service to PDK and education. Both of these outstanding leaders are members of the A&M-Commerce chapter.
Scholarship awards were made to Shelley Garrett of Rockwall ISD and Amanda Puckett of Allen ISD.
Dr. Alonzo Sosa, area liaison, inducted the new officers of
the chapter for 2006-07. These are listed on the chapter officer list, found
elsewhere on the webiste.
Dr. Lynn Turner & Dr. Alonzo Sosa, retired professors and long time PDK supporters, at Spring Banquet.
Dean Dr.Frank Ashley with Dr. Frank Lutz and Susan Lutz. Dr. Lutz received the Phi Delta Kappa service key for his many years of work & research in education.
Dr. David Brown presents Dr. Bruce Wood, Kaufman ISD
Superintendent, with Distinguished Leadership award given by chapter.
Dr. Jim Vornberg (right) presents Dr. Frank Lutz with PDK Service key. Dr. Lutz is Professor Emeritus in Educational Administration.
Dr. Jim Vornberg (right) presents Geraldine "Tincy" Miller, Chairman of Texas State Board of Education with the PDK Service key for her years of policy leadership in education at the State level.
Dr. Debra Nelson (left) , assistant superintendent at Frisco ISD, received the PDK Distinguished Service Award from the Chapter. Dr. Bruce Wood and his wife Susie. Dr. Wood received the PDK Distinguished Leadership Award for 2006.
Dr. Casey Brown, Chapter President 2005-06, presents Dr. Sandee Crowther, our district representative and banquet speaker, with token of chapter's appreciation.
Amanda Puckett is being presented PDK scholarship by Stephanie Garrett, chapter Scholarship chair.
Dr. Stephanie Garrett presents Shelley Garrett doctoral scholarship for 2006
Chapter officers installation by Dr. Alonzo Sosa (left) - Dr. Jane Mc Donald, Dr. Caroline Vornberg, Dr. Sherian Jackson, Shelley Garrett, Dr. Stephanie Garrett, Dr. Casey Brown, Dr. Joyce Miller, Dr. Jim Vornberg, Stacey Jackson