DALLAS, TX — The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated (NSPDK, Inc.), a distinguished professional organization for women in education, is celebrating over 102 years of leadership, service, and academic excellence. Founded on May 23, 1923, in Jersey City, New Jersey, the sorority’s mission is “to foster the spirit of sisterhood among teachers and to promote the highest ideals of the teaching profession.”
As part of this nationwide legacy, the Alpha Rho Chapter, based in Dallas, Texas, is proud to celebrate its own milestone—75 years of service to the Dallas educational community. Chartered on May 11, 1950, Alpha Rho has upheld the organization’s core values of sisterhood, scholarship, and service while making a lasting impact in classrooms, schools, districts, and communities across the region.
Throughout its history, Alpha Rho has been home to some of the city’s most respected and influential educators—principals, superintendents, university professors, curriculum leaders, and advocates who have helped shape the future of public education. For more than seven decades, Alpha Rho has supported generations of educators and students, providing mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Cultivating a powerful network of professional support for educators at every level.
The chapter is also well known for its impactful youth programs, including the Xinos and Kudos initiatives, which have mentored and nurtured thousands of young people over the years offering academic guidance, life skills, cultural exposure, and leadership training. Many former Xinos and Kudos participants have gone on to become doctors, lawyers, engineers, educators, business leaders, and public servants. Their success stories are a living testament to Alpha Rho’s powerful legacy of achievement that spans families and communities.
To honor its enduring legacy, Alpha Rho invites the public to attend its Annual Founders’ Luncheon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Dallas. The celebration will begin at 11:30 A.M. and will recognize ongoing contributions to education and community. Tickets are available via Zelle at pdkalpharho@gmail.com.
As Alpha Rho celebrates 75 years of excellence, its members remain committed to advancing education, strengthening community ties, and inspiring the next generation of leaders—carrying forward a powerful legacy built by extraordinary women in education.
2025 Alpha Rho Deb-Beautillion
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