PDK connection: Heritage News

At the 2021 Educators Rising National Conference, long-time education and PDK member Katie Harrison encouraged attendees to take time to reflect and understand themselves better so that they can be better teachers. The column highlights Educators Rising student officer Courtney Ashton, scholarship winner Jessica Enyioka, and distinguished educator Mary Jane Carreno.

PDK Connection: Heritage News

Educators Rising has launched a program to train Massachusetts high school students to work as interns in local K-8 schools while developing knowledge and skills to prepare them for teaching careers. PDK International spotlights Educators Rising student officer Hannah Pardee, scholarship winner Braxton Michel, and distinguished educator member Glenn Cason.

PDK Connection: Heritage News

Teacher Lindsey Jensen leads an effort to make Educators Rising a statewide career and technical student organization (CTSO) for Illinois. PDK spotlights Ed Rising student officer Kieran Van Vorhis, scholarship winner Winnie Johnson, Heritage member Gene Ulrich, and distinguished educator Maureen LaRaviere.

PDK Connection: Heritage news

PDK International Heritage Society recognizes donors who include the PDK Educational Foundation in their estate planning. This bi-monthly column gives current and potential donors a glimpse of the people and programs who benefit from their generosity. This month’s column features PDK’s new effort to survey members of PDK and Educators Rising on current education issues. Educators Rising member Jose Carillo, scholarship winner Cedric Price, distinguished educator Randall Schmalz, and the PDK chapter in Greater San Antonio are spotlighted.