Pi Lambda Theta Gamma Gamma Chapter

Pi Lambda Theta is an international honor society and professional association for men and women in the field of education. Gamma Gamma Chapter, associated with Indiana University Kokomo School of Education, selects candidates for membership based upon high academic standing, interest in education, and promise of growth and service to the profession.  Local chapter members include IU Kokomo faculty/staff, local school administrators/teachers, librarians, staff of social service agencies, and pre-service teachers. Initiation ceremonies are held each May and September.

President
Vice-President
Student Vice-President	Margaret (Meg) Andrews
Recording Secretary	Marcia Scott-Lambert
Corresponding Secretary	Jennifer Martin
Treasurer	Emily Pier
Newsletter Editor	Marsha Berry
Immediate Past President	Elizabeth (Liz) Douglass
Faculty Advisor	Dr. Shirley Aamidor

Description of Gamma Gamma:

Gamma Gamma has provided professional conferences and programs for over twenty years for students, area teachers, and administrators.  On an individual basis, members of Gamma Gamma serve as mentors to students and beginning teachers.  In addition, they serve at the regional and international levels by accepting officer positions and participating on committees.  Gamma Gamma President, Elizabeth Douglass, was installed in July 2007 as the International President and chairs the International Board of Directors.

Events/Meetings Scheduled for 2009/10:

DATE	EVENT or ACTIVITY	Location
September 30, 2009	Giving Parents a Head Start	6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting
	Panel Facilitator:  Dr. Shirley Aamidor	7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Community Welcome
	Panel Members:  Liz Douglass, Laura Reed, Charlie Hinkle,	Sycamore School
	and Head Start teacher
November 5, 2009	Education Fall Conference	5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
	Focus: Differentiation and Classroom Management	Kelley Student Center
February 16, 2010	Literacy Coalition	6:00
	Presenter: Bob Stephenson	107 W. Mulberry, Kokomo
	Note: Turn in donated books for Reading Coalition Book Drive
April 22, 2010	Stop Human Trafficking	6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting
	Presenter: Emily Pier	7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Program
	Scholarship Reception, Initiation, Installation of Officers

International Pi Lambda Theta Vision Statement:

We see Pi Lambda Theta becoming the internationally recognized honor society in education: a forum for exchanging and developing ideas, fostering individual leadership, promoting professionalism, and recognizing excellence wherever it is found. 

International Pi Lambda Theta Vision Statement:

Pi Lambda Theta's mission is to honor outstanding educators and inspire them to be effective leaders who address critical issues in education.

International Pi Lambda Theta Core Values:

Primary:  Integrity, Excellence, Respect

Secondary: Camaraderie, Inclusiveness, Continuity

For Additional Information Contact:

Gamma Gamma Faculty Advisor: Dr. Shirley Aamidor

International Office of Pi Lambda Theta