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Our WORK In Education is “Rooted in Purpose. Rising in Impact”  

Ashley Kearney, DCSO President 

Chair, Executive Committee

A Message from the State President:

Greetings Sisters,  

Welcome to the 2025-2027 Biennium, key women educators! As we close out summer  recess and enter our school communities into our various roles, I want to thank you for  your active presence in the field of education. 

We are at a time when our founders’ vision--unity in efforts toward better professional  preparation, recognition of women’s work in the profession, and scholarship for those  needing aid in improving their professional preparation—is deeply needed.  

And without question, the field of education is in a state of emergency. However, we  must put on our own mask first. Each of our chapters and committees must be healthy  and active across efforts at every level of our organization. All of our members must  see themselves in this work. Our collective strength is how we grow, how we thrive,  and how we drive meaningful change in education and society for many seasons to  come.  

In this chapter of our journey, we will be guided by the theme: Empowered Together:  Rooted in Purpose, Rising in Impact. Through our eight strategic goals and seven  biennium commitments, we will remain grounded in the values that define who we are  and rise to lead with clarity.  

Thank you for trusting me to lead and doing it with me. Together, we learn continuously. We lead boldly. We lift each other.  

We’re on a mission and I need you. Let’s get into formation! 

In Solidarity,  

Ashley Kearney 

DCSO President 

Chair, Executive Committee

SEVEN BIENNIUM COMMITMENTS

  • DCSO Handbook for clear expectations and processes.

  • Redesigned Website for increased data security.

  • State Inventory to reduce excess inventory and increase  visibility and accurate inventory tracking.

  • Summer Connect to increase opportunities for members to  network and fellowship during organizational recess.

  • DCSO Awards to recognize chapters and individual  members aligned to goals of the biennium.  

  • DCSO Member Experience Survey to make data-driven  decisions that meet the needs of members.  

  • Annual Report with to increase transparency into the overall  health of the state organization. 

Biennium 2025 - 2027

EIGHT STRATEGIC GOALS

  • Establish structured onboarding programs and  processes for new members and leaders.

  •  Drive continuous improvement of member experience.

  • Increase participation in state and international  development and aid opportunities.  

  • Provide streamlined updates via a comprehensive  communication strategy. 

  • Increase collaborative partnerships with organizations  and higher ed institutions to attract and recruit members.

  • Recognize chapters and individual members for making  an impact through learning, leading and lifting efforts. 

  • Goal Global with strategic support of the GIRLS fund, UN  partnership, US Forums, and funds that fall under the  umbrella of the DKG International Educators Foundation.

  • Support wellness and retention of early career  educators with staple Project SEE programming.

EIGHT STRATEGIC GOALS

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