New members were initiated into Kappa Delta Pi, the national honorary professional organization for Education majors, Sunday, April 13.
The event was followed by a panel discussion featuring local school leaders who gave advise about job seeking and interview skills. The seven special presenters were:
- Dr. Jody Ratigan, Principal of Waukee High School
- Mr. Tim Schott, Principal of Hubbell Elementary School
- Ms. Celeste Kelling, Deputy Director of Human Resources for the Des Moines Public Schools
- Mr. Douglas Wheeler, Principal of Hoover High School
- Dr. Nancy Sebring, Superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools
The panel involved a hard-hitting question and answer period covering job openings, interview techniques, first impressions, portfolios, rural vs. urban assignments, human resource office procedures, and pre-interview website research.
Kappa Delta Pi’s officers are
- Lindsay Nemzek, President
- Kendra Glider, Vice President
- Leah Cole, Secretary
- Lizzie Henak, Treasurer
- Amy Pesz, Historian
- Bridget Ferguson, Recruitment
- Elizabeth Feinstein, Foundation Representative
- Alyssa Homuth, Fundraising
- Josh Baker, Book Fair Coordinator