KDP’s Founders Celebration 2026
In March, the KDP national community proudly celebrates 115 years of inspiring and equipping teachers to thrive. We are so grateful that you are part of this amazing community!
We have a goal to raise $60,000 in honor of KDP’s founding, and we need YOU to reach it.
We have secured a generous Founders Leader match of $33,907, which means your donation is DOUBLED.
Additionally, we’re offering a FREE thank you gift while supplies last:
-Gifts of $24 or more will receive a KDP sticker.
-Gifts of $43 or more will receive both the KDP sticker and tote bag.
Give while the match and gifts are still available. Let’s celebrate Founders Day by investing in our future!
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Thank you to our 2026 Founders Fund Leaders!
*Denotes donors of $1,000 or more
Chris Beaman, Board of Directors*
Dr. Clarissa Gamble Booker, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter*
Dr. Susan Trostle Brand, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter*
Dr. Tammie Brown, Counselor*
Dr. Mary Clement, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter; President, 2012–2014*
Dr. Anthony Conte, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter*
Dr. Barbara Day, Scholarship Manager; Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter; President, 1998–2000*
Tonja Eagan, KDP Chief Executive Officer*
Dr. Elizabeth Elliott, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter; President, 2020–2022*
Dr. Misty Hathcock, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter; Board Immediate Past President, 2022–2025*
Dr. Mary Kallus, Member*
Dr. Pamela Kramer Ertel, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter; President, 2008–2010*
Helen Martin, Wife of Dr. William “Bill” Martin, Scholarship Manager; Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter*
Dr. Jerry Robbins, Scholarship Manager; Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter; President, 1982–1984*
Erin Steele, Scholarship Manager; Legacy Member*
Tracey Adesegun, Member
Dr. Wendy Amato, Member; K12 Coalition
Dr. Richard Baskas, Member
Dr. Robert Berardi, Legacy Member
Alice Boland, Legacy Member
Matt Bova, Board Treasurer
Sherry Bradley, Friend of KDP
Dr. Joe Brasher, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Dr. Serena Brown, Member
Dr. Lynn Burlbaw, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Dr. Rose Cardarelli, Former Board of Directors
Dr. Leah Carruth, Board President-Elect
Marilyn Cook, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Dr. Kimberly Currens, Former Grad Student Committee Member
Dr. Laurie DeRosa, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Debra Dietrich, Scholarship Manager
Robert Fielding, Legacy Member; Former Foundation Board of Directors
Dr. Stephen Fortgang, Scholarship Manager; Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Jayne Geslak, National Office Staff
Dr. Angela Goodloe, Board of Directors President, 2025–2027
Dr. Michelle Goodwin, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Marie Grein, Scholarship Manager; Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Dr. Rosalind Pijeaux Hale, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Kara Harlan, National Office Staff
Raevyn Harris, National Office Staff
Paul Haupt, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Dr. Blythe Hinitz, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Megan Houghton, National Office Staff
Russhonia Jackson, Member
Chuck Jarrell, National Office Staff
Kathy Jarrell, National Office Staff
Danielle Johnson, National Office Staff
Janet Johnson, Legacy Member
Dr. Joseph Johnson, Counselor
Dr. Virginia Johnson, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Dr. Dick Judd, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter; President, 1978–1980
Dr. Deepti Kharod, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Sharon Kohn, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, Laureate
Dr. Betty Lou Land, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Dr. Christine Loveday, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Dr. Pierre Lu, Board of Directors
Michelle Lua, Legacy Member
Leana Malinowsky, Counselor
Anne Marietta, Legacy Member
Samantha Martin, National Office Staff
Jessica Martz, Board of Directors
Irene Meitzen, Legacy Member
Michelle Melani, National Office Staff
Karen Moench, Former National Office Staff
Dr. Robert Morris, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Dr. Mary Napoli, Counselor
Dr. Sonia Nieto, Laureate
Dr. Mary Outlaw, Legacy Member; Former Counselor
Judi Palay, Legacy Member
Dr. Joi Patterson, Board of Directors
Natalie Pemberton, National Office Staff
Mitch Pletcher, Board of Directors
Dr. Janette Rogers, Scholarship Manager; Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter; President, 2000–2002
Khalil Roy, Board of Directors; Knowledge Development Advisory Council; UN Representative
Dr. Donna Gail Shaw, Scholarship Manager; Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Dr. Christine Sleeter, Laureate; Former Board of Directors
Amanda Smith, National Office Staff
Samantha Tarlton Procento, National Office Staff
Dr. Sandra Trotman, Counselor
Dr. Charlene True, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Thomas Ulmet, National Office Staff
Dr. Manina Urgolo Huckvale, Legacy Member
Kathy Walsh, Counselor
Christopher Whited, National Office Staff
Dr. Ron Wilhelm, Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Dr. Victor Zúñiga, Laureate