Two students majoring in teacher education, one at Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education and one at Lees-McRae College, have been awarded scholarships from the Alpha Gamma chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. The Appalachian recipient is Karla Starnes (Pictured: Karla with her dog, Sydney. Sydney is a registered therapy dog. Photo by Rebekah Saylors) of Hickory, North Carolina, a junior art education major.
Karla has huge goals, including making a difference in the lives of middle schoolers through art.
“I want to be an inspiration to students who are in the awkward years,” she said in her application.
When asked how she could become an influential leader, Karla said she believes it is important to show all students how much potential they have and to be a source of support.
“I am so excited to be a ‘warm’ soul to children who may not have that experience with any other adult,” she added.
“I am so excited to be a ‘warm’ soul to children who may not have that experience with any other adult.”
An inspiring woman leader already, Karla works to support her family and commutes from Hickory to attend classes in Boone. After graduation, she hopes to teach in the Hickory area.
To apply for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Female
- Graduates of a North Carolina high school
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Enrolled in a teacher education degree program at Appalachian State University or Lees-McRae College
The application is emailed to students from the RCOE Scholarship Office in the spring semester.
About Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
As one of the largest professional honorary organizations in the world, the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
Learn more about Delta Kappa Gamma and the Alpha Gamma Chapter.
Contributed by Rebekah Saylors
Karla with her dog, Sydney. Sydney is a registered therapy dog.
