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AZE Chapter Chartering Ceremony

The Alpha Zeta Epsilon chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society at Thomas Edison State College received its chapter charter during a ceremony held on September 24, 2010.

Officiating the ceremony was Alexander "Sandy" Pope of Kappa Delta Pi International's Executive Council. At the chartering ceremony, 25 new members were inducted.

Photos from the event:


Alpha Zeta Epsilon chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education inductees pictured first row (from left to right) are: Teresa Herrero-Taylor of West Windsor, NJ, chapter vice president; Jill Green of Manalapan, NJ; Kadejah Tillery-Davis of Piscataway, NJ; Jessica McLelland-Ayers of Fords, NJ; Jennifer Maguire of Roebling, NJ and Virginia Bittner of Sewell, NJ Second row Maryjane Finne of Fanwood, NJ; Heidi Brache of Manchester, NJ; Robyn Katz of Elizabeth, NJ; Kimberly Ash of Willingboro, NJ; Stacy Slomko of Fords, NJ, chapter secretary; and Jennifer Kaufman of Washington, NJ, chapter president.

Inducted but not pictured are Scott Bisig of Oradell, NJ; Lexis A. Gibson of Trenton, NJ, Michael Kaufman of Medford, NJ; Crystal Mascaro of Clearwater, Fla., Nancy Molinet of Newton, NJ; Dana Rubin of Rivervale, NJ, Ginger White of Delran, NJ, Joseph Coladarci of Dover, NJ; Michael Gannon of Atlantic Highlands, NJ; Monica Gonzalez of Cherry Hill, NJ; Cheryl Houtman of Franklin, NJ; Susan Miranda of Califon, NJ; and Jeanne Pelcher of Bloomingdale, NJ

Alpha Zeta Epsilon chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education inductees, Heavin School of Arts and Sciences staff, and special guests (first row from left to right): Alexander (Sandy) Pope, Kappa Delta Pi International's Executive Council; Dr. Susan Davenport, dean, Heavin School of Arts and Sciences; Jill Green, Alpha Zeta Epsilon Inductee; Kadejah Tillery-Davis Alpha Zeta Epsilon Inductee; Cynthia Strain, assistant dean, Heavin School of Arts and Sciences; Jessica McLelland-Ayers, Alpha Zeta Epsilon Inductee; Dr. Nina Haydel, Thomas Edison State College mentor and course consultant; Jennifer Maguire, Alpha Zeta Epsilon Inductee; Virginia Bittner, Alpha Zeta Epsilon Inductee and Dr. Adrian Zappala, assistant dean of Educational Leadership, Heavin School of Arts and Sciences. Second row from left to right: Dr. Edward Izbicki, superintendent of schools, Sussex-Wantage Regional School District; Dr. Teresa Herrera-Taylor, Alpha Zeta Epsilon chapter vice president; Heidi Brache, Alpha Zeta Epsilon Inductee; Robyn Katz, Alpha Zeta Epsilon Inductee; Maryjane Finne, Alpha Zeta Epsilon Inductee; Stacy Slomko Alpha Zeta Epsilon chapter secretary; Kimberly Ash, Alpha Zeta Epsilon Inductee; and Jennifer Kaufman, Alpha Zeta Epsilon chapter president.

Dr. George A. Pruitt, president, Thomas Edison State College and Alexander "Sandy" Pope of Kappa Delta Pi International's Executive Council during induction ceremony.

Post-ceremony meet and greet, Kelsey Townhouse.

 

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