Mu Pi Humble Delta Kappa Gamma

School is out for the summer! Here is an update on Ariana Margil, 2025 recipient of a Mu Pi Chapter Recruitment Grant. Ariana just finished her freshman year at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville where she is majoring in education with a minor in core EC-6. Her goal is to become a teacher and be the first member of her family to graduate college. She has had a fabulous start, making Dean’s List both semesters. Ariana says, “I’ve been busy looking for a job and taking summer classes right now. My first year of college was amazing, and I definitely enjoyed it. My favorite part was finding my friends, and being more independent.” Next semester she will be living in an on campus apartment with the freshman roommate. She plans on taking 15 hours that are all education classes: special education supports, foundations of literacy, Texas government, foundations of math 3, and world lit 2. Mu Pi Chapter is honored to have invested in this extraordinary young woman and ambitious future teacher. Best wishes, Ariana! Great job!

School is out for the summer! Time to catch up with Emma Luczkowski, a 2025 recipient of a Mu Pi Recruitment Grant. Emma just completed her freshman year in the piney woods of East Texas at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches where she is studying to be a teacher. Emma reports, “I had such an amazing time this past year! Not only did I meet some amazing people and learn some amazing things, but I also got to do so many amazing activities.” (Editor’s note: that is a lot of amazing, which is wonderful to hear. ☺️.) Emma says one thing that was genuinely rewarding was when she and a couple of new college friends were instrumental in re-establishing SFA’s chapter of a faith-based sisterhood called Sigma Phi Lambda. She says, “Although a lot of work it has truly been so rewarding to build such a faithful community.” Next year, Emma looks forward to continuing her studies, serving as an officer for Sigma Phi Lambda, as well as continuing to explore all that SFA has to offer. Mu PI Chapter applauds the development of leadership skills this future educator has exhibited during her first year of college and wishes her continued success. Well done, Emma!

School is out for the summer! Here is a little update on our 2025 Mu Pi Recruitment Grant Recipient Ella Luczkowski. Ella had a great freshman year at Lamar University meeting new people and learning from amazing professors. Next fall she will transfer to Stephen F Austin State University and continue working toward her degree in Deaf Education! Ella says, “I’m super excited to see what next year holds for me and super grateful I am able to experience both schools. One of my favorite things I was able to do this year was to connect with new Deaf friends and Deaf professors. It has really helped grow my American Sign Language skills and makes me excited for the future!” On May 31st Ella traveled to Washington DC for a two week immersion program at the famous deaf university Gallaudet University. Mu Pi Chapter is proud of her investment in this vibrant future educator!

Lauren Curry graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelors degree in elementary education May 15 from University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS. She was the recipient of the 2022 Sharon Kolbe Recruitment Grant awarded by Mu Pi Chapter. Lauren has accepted a full time position as a middle school math teacher at the school where she student taught 5th grade math in Petal, MS. She also will be starting an online masters program through Texas State.

Rheagan Morris graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education from Sam Houston State University in May. She was the 2022 recipient of the Stephanye Sampley Recruitment Grant awarded by Mu Pi Chapter. Rheagan is certified in 4-8 Math Education, and is returning to Klein ISD where she did her student teaching, and beginning this fall will teach 6th grade math. Mu Pi chapter is proud of her investment in Rheagan!

Ellie Wilcox graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from Texas State University in May. She was the 2023 recipient of the Stephanye Sampley Recruitment Grant awarded by Mu Pi Chapter. Ellie will continue her studies toward a masters this fall at Texas State.

Rolanda Wilkins, MS Education & Training Coordinator for the Teaching Internship Program in Humble ISD came to tell Mu Pi members about her student who had been selected by the DKG chapter for a $1,000 recruitment grant to be used to further her education. Ashley Lara, a graduating senior at Atascocita High School, will begin her journey to become a teacher this fall after participating two years in the district’s program where she worked with kindergarten and first grade students at Lakeshore Elementary School.

Mu Pi Chapter is thrilled to announce the winner of the Dr. Jane Nelson Recruitment Grant in the amount of $1,000 to Ashley Lara, a graduating senior from Atascocita High School planning to attend college and major in education. Ashley is joined by outgoing chapter president Risa McCann who presented the honor at a reception in Ashley’s honor May 14 in Kingwood. Nelson, whose memory the award honors, served as charter president of the Mu Pi chapter from 1994 to 1996. Delta Kappa Gamma is an organization of key women educators which promotes personal and professional growth and excellence in education.

Do you watch Jeopardy? This was one of the clues on the May 12 show.
The category was words with 4 vowels. Do you know the answer? Remember to put it in the form of a question. Red roses to those who guess correctly…🌹

Mu Pi Chapter joins our sisters around the world honoring key women educators and supporting women in education since 1929. Happy birthday DKG!