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May/Jun 2025 | Vol. 82 No. 3

2024-2026 ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD

International President Regional Directors Members-at-large
Dr. Beverly Hall-Maughan, Tennessee Europe 2024-2026
Marie-Antionette Huber de Wolf, Dr. Lisa Cooper Wilkins, California
First Vice President
Candace (Candi) Martin, Arkansas The Netherlands 2024-2028
Northeast Dr. Donna Niday, Iowa
Second Vice President Eileen Little, Pennsylvania
Carol Herzog, Indiana Area Representatives
Northwest
Executive Director Lisa Olson, North Dakota Canada
Lucinda Hart, MBA, CAE Dr. Sharlene McGowan,
Southeast Saskatchewan
Parliamentarian
Dr. Helen Popovich, PRP, Florida Nancy Davis, Tennessee Latin America
Southwest Vianney Campos, Baja California
Immediate Past President
Dr. Debbie LeBlanc, Illinois Belinda Clift, Oklahoma

NEWS Editor | Bailey Bauer

raises a crucial question about our collective identity and global unity: Are we defining ourselves within the
confines of our national borders, or are we committed to a broader, shared responsibility that transcends those
boundaries?
Our organization is a tapestry of rich diversity, encompassing a wide range of values, beliefs, and experiences

that reflect the unique cultural contexts of our 17 member countries. While we honor and celebrate this diversity,
we strive to cultivate a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive network that empowers women educators. This
network transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, serving as a vital platform for sharing knowledge,
inspiring one another, and driving meaningful change and progress within the field of education.
I firmly believe that DKG is a vibrant, dynamic international organization where members can express
differing opinions while remaining committed to our shared goal of inspiring positive change. Our dedication,
passion, and purpose will strengthen our collective commitment as we work together to overcome challenges,
celebrate successes, and continue making a meaningful impact on education. By fostering an environment of
mutual respect, understanding, and collaboration, we can build a stronger foundation for women educators,

thereby enhancing our ability to influence education worldwide. We must stay vigilant in safeguarding our unity,
ensuring that the actions of political leaders do not distract or
alienate us from our core mission and shared purposes. We must
exercise patience to remain unified and maintain a bond of peace
amid conflicts by supporting one another with respect and love,
as unity and liberty shall be our watchwords ever.

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