“To Love, SERVE,
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Danita Myler, President
Our Founders Day Speaker
Dr. Paulette C. Walker Immediate Past National President, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dr. Paulette C. Walker was the 25th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Initiated into the Sorority through the Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of Michigan State University in October 1966, Dr. Walker has shown an uncompromising commitment to service for 55 years. She has served the Sorority on the local, regional, and national levels, gaining the respect and admiration of the membership. Dr. Walker is known as a visionary and a dedicated leader. Dr. Walker is an educator in every sense of the word. In July 2011, she retired as the director of undergraduate programs and internship in the College of Education at the University of South Florida. Dr. Walker’s research agenda focused on curriculum and instruction as well as administration and supervision issues in urban schools. She has shared her research and expertise during presentations at local, regional and national conferences, university and college campuses, and school districts. Dr. Walker is the co-author of the book, “We Can Have Better Urban Schools.” Also, she has served as a classroom teacher, middle school and high school counselor, director of counseling, assistant principal and districtwide supervisor of state/federal projects. Dr. Walker received her Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics education from Michigan State University, Master of Arts in guidance and counseling from The University of Michigan, and her Doctor of Education in administration and supervision from The University of Michigan. Dr. Walker’s noteworthy accomplishments have earned her recognition from several professional, civic and religious organizations. She is the recipient of the Hank Nuwer Anti-Hazing Hero Award; Ronald McNair Scholars Research Mentor Award; Ronald McNair Scholars Role Model Mentor Award; Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award from the University of South Florida; Certificate of Merit, Institutional Award, American College Testing Program and National Academic Advising Association; President’s Affirmative Action Award, University of South Florida; NAACP Living Bridge Award; Educate, Lead, Serve Consulting Firm Recognition; Black Women’s Roundtable Sistahs Leadership Award; Barbara Muller Excellence in Education Award; Southern Poverty Law Center Recognition; Honorary Citizen of the State of Georgia; Admiral of the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska; Honorary Board Member, Turning Point Suffragist Memorial Association; Congressional Recognition from Former Senator Bill Nelson, Representative Kathy Castor, Representative Marcia L. Fudge; ONYX Magazine – Woman on the Move Award; keys to cities; city and state proclamations; certificates of commendation; outstanding service awards and other special honors. Dr. Walker is an active member of Mt. Olive AME Church in Tampa, Fla., where she serves on the Trustee Board. Her other professional and community affiliations include: Hillsborough County Citizens Advisory Council; LeaderShape Advisory Board; E3 Advisory Board – Education, Excellence, Equity; Board of Supervisors for Coahoma County (Mississippi); Past Member of the Council of Presidents – National Pan-Hellenic Council; Past Chair – Council of Presidents – National Pan-Hellenic Council; PACE Center for Girls Advisory Board; Moffitt Cancer Center African American Advisory Board; Mt. Olive Tampa Community Development Center; Mt. Pleasant Charter School Advisory Board; State of Florida – Governor's Commission on African American Affairs; American Cancer Society – Hank Warren Advisory Board; Hillsborough County – Literacy Volunteers of America Board of Directors; American Diabetes Association Board of Directors; Bible-Based Christian Fellowship Academy Board of Directors; and Moffitt Cancer Center Community Council Research Board.
Founders Day Observance Saturday, March 19, 2022 11:00 a.m. Welcome ..................................................................................................... Lurelia Hardy First Vice President Invocation............................................................................................... Tamara Baldwin Occasion ................................................................................................ Barbara Thomas Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Presentation History of Augusta Alumnae Chapter.................................................. Angela Nabors Introduction of the Speaker ................................................................. Dr. Louise Rice 23rd National President Speaker .......................................................................................... Dr. Paulette C. Walker 25th National President Presentation.........................................................................................Dr. Stacey Mabray Founders Day Chairperson Remarks ........................................................................................................Danita Myler President Benediction ............................................................................................ Tonya Bradburn
Door Prizes Vontice Jackson & Tameisha Singleton
Community Service Project
Friday, March 18
Collecting books for Children’s Hospital of Georgia NIC Unit
Drop Off Location Butler High School Gym 6 pm - 8 pm Saturday, March 19
Founders Day Observance Speaker 25th National President Dr. Paulette C. Walker 11:00 a.m. Scan the QR Code to register
Youth Empowerment Summit
3.0 Survival: Mind, Body, Spirit
A Virtual Experience 2:00 p.m. Registration closed.
Sunday, March 20
Virtual Pop Up Shop Begins at 5:13 pm
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