An International Society for Key Women Educators

The Alpha Nu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG), Virginia, unites educator-members from around the metro Washington, D.C. area, including educators from Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. Sharing common backgrounds and interests, these members collaborate on outreach programs and projects that serve community needs. The Alpha Nu Chapter also actively supports early-career educators through mentoring and classroom assistance, bridging generational gaps. 

State Organization Network

State organization activities, conferences, conventions and leadership training bring like-minded women together for networking, team building and larger area outreach programs and projects. Scholarships for further study and stipends for professional and personal growth are typically available to members.  Visit the Virginia State Organization of Delta Kappa Gamma.

International Connections

Through common purposes, experiences and collaboration, members broaden their scope of education globally. This not only increases career capital, but also creates a more generous and expansive view of education as a profession. International conferences and conventions bring together members for renowned speakers, breakout sessions and camaraderie. Millions of dollars in scholarships and grants are invested in study and projects proposed by member. Visit the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Key Women Educators.

Our Mission Statement Guides Us:

The DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL promotes professional and personal growth in women educators and excellence in education.  ​Our Vision Statement Defines Us:  Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide!

​Our Seven Purposes Drive Us:

1.   To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship

​2.   To honor educators who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education

​3.   To advance the professional interest and position of women in education

​4.   To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation, or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators

​5.  To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to non-member women educators

​6.  To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action

​7.   To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society