Future Leader
Tiffany Long
Name: Tiffany Long
Chapter: Gamma Eta
Region: III
DKG Member: 5 years
Educational Background: Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario, Canada - BA in English
D'Youville College, Buffalo, New York - MA in Education
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina- MA in Administration
About: Tiffany began her career in administration this year by serving as an assistant principal at Smithfield Selma High School. She enjoys working with students to promote their academic success. Last year she was an intern at Neuse River Middle School where she learned how to navigate middle school in a pandemic and support teachers with online learning/teaching. Two years ago, she left the classroom after acceptance into NC Principal Fellows Cohort 26 to help serve students. Previously she taught English at Broughton High School for 5 years.
Why she accepted membership into DKG: Tiffany accepted membership into DKG to give back to her community. She believes in the mission and vision of DKG and wants to support teachers. As a service leader, she tries to be compassionate and have high expectations for all students.
Chapter: Gamma Eta
Region: III
DKG Member: 5 years
Educational Background: Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario, Canada - BA in English
D'Youville College, Buffalo, New York - MA in Education
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina- MA in Administration
About: Tiffany began her career in administration this year by serving as an assistant principal at Smithfield Selma High School. She enjoys working with students to promote their academic success. Last year she was an intern at Neuse River Middle School where she learned how to navigate middle school in a pandemic and support teachers with online learning/teaching. Two years ago, she left the classroom after acceptance into NC Principal Fellows Cohort 26 to help serve students. Previously she taught English at Broughton High School for 5 years.
Why she accepted membership into DKG: Tiffany accepted membership into DKG to give back to her community. She believes in the mission and vision of DKG and wants to support teachers. As a service leader, she tries to be compassionate and have high expectations for all students.
Archive-Future Leader
Mandy Taylor
Name: Mandy Taylor
Chapter: Gamma Delta
Region: IX
DKG Member: 6 years
About: Dr. Mandy Taylor, a member for six years is the current President of Gamma Delta Chapter. Mandy currently is the Senior Content Specialist at NCCAT. She has presented for NC DKG, Western RESA, State and National Conferences and Conventions. She serves on the NC DKG committee for Education Law and Policy. Mandy is also a contributing author to several articles published in Science Education.
Chapter: Gamma Delta
Region: IX
DKG Member: 6 years
About: Dr. Mandy Taylor, a member for six years is the current President of Gamma Delta Chapter. Mandy currently is the Senior Content Specialist at NCCAT. She has presented for NC DKG, Western RESA, State and National Conferences and Conventions. She serves on the NC DKG committee for Education Law and Policy. Mandy is also a contributing author to several articles published in Science Education.
Robin Laws
Name: Robin Laws
Chapter: Beta Kappa
Region: V
DKG Member: 2 years
Educational Background: Robin earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education at Greensboro College.
About: Robin has been a very active member of Beta Kappa Chapter. She has only been a member for two years; however she is serving as a committee member and committee chairman. When there was a need in her chapter, Robin graciously accepted the role of chapter treasurer, even though she had been a member for only one year. She has a genuine interest in learning more about the Society and serving NC DKG beyond the chapter level. Robin wants to work on state-level committees and eventually in advanced leadership positions. She is known for always taking the initiative to help others. Robin attends chapter and state events. She lends her expertise in event planning and fundraising to bring new ideas to the chapter. Robin wants these chapter events to build a stronger connection with the community, especially local schools.
Why she accepted membership into DKG: Robin accepted the invitation to join NC DKG because it is an opportunity to give back to women educators and support them worldwide. She appreciates the opportunity to be a part of an organization that contributes to the growth and development of women educators.
Chapter: Beta Kappa
Region: V
DKG Member: 2 years
Educational Background: Robin earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education at Greensboro College.
About: Robin has been a very active member of Beta Kappa Chapter. She has only been a member for two years; however she is serving as a committee member and committee chairman. When there was a need in her chapter, Robin graciously accepted the role of chapter treasurer, even though she had been a member for only one year. She has a genuine interest in learning more about the Society and serving NC DKG beyond the chapter level. Robin wants to work on state-level committees and eventually in advanced leadership positions. She is known for always taking the initiative to help others. Robin attends chapter and state events. She lends her expertise in event planning and fundraising to bring new ideas to the chapter. Robin wants these chapter events to build a stronger connection with the community, especially local schools.
Why she accepted membership into DKG: Robin accepted the invitation to join NC DKG because it is an opportunity to give back to women educators and support them worldwide. She appreciates the opportunity to be a part of an organization that contributes to the growth and development of women educators.
June Merrill
Name: June H. Merrill
Chapter: Gamma Zeta
Region: II
DKG Member: 3 years
Educational Background: East Carolina University, B.S. in English (1963); East Carolina University, M.A. in English (1972)
About: Retired from teaching, June has plunged headfirst into DKG and embraced its purposes. In her short tenure with the organization, she has become actively involved and does whatever needs to be done, whether it be large or small – including filling in for the secretary by taking the minutes. She is the chapter’s newsletter editor and enjoys writing and editing newspaper article for the chapter along with the newsletter.
Why she accepted membership into DKG: “I saw DKG as an opportunity to be part of a diverse sisterhood where I could connect with active educators as well as retired. I wanted to make some new friends that would mean something to me as I journey into my later years.”
Chapter: Gamma Zeta
Region: II
DKG Member: 3 years
Educational Background: East Carolina University, B.S. in English (1963); East Carolina University, M.A. in English (1972)
About: Retired from teaching, June has plunged headfirst into DKG and embraced its purposes. In her short tenure with the organization, she has become actively involved and does whatever needs to be done, whether it be large or small – including filling in for the secretary by taking the minutes. She is the chapter’s newsletter editor and enjoys writing and editing newspaper article for the chapter along with the newsletter.
Why she accepted membership into DKG: “I saw DKG as an opportunity to be part of a diverse sisterhood where I could connect with active educators as well as retired. I wanted to make some new friends that would mean something to me as I journey into my later years.”
Dee Snyder
Name: Dee Snyder
Chapter: Nu
Region: X
DKG Member: 11 years
Educational Background: UNC-Greensboro-BS- Home Economics; Appalachian State University-School Administration
Bio: Dee Snyder became a member of Nu Chapter-NC DKG in 2010. She immediately became involved in chapter activities. She has served on committees and is currently the Nu Chapter President. As a classroom teacher, Dee received her National Board Certification. Dee has attended conventions and has served as presenter, facilitated breakout sessions and participated as a convention volunteer. Dee is a positive, caring individual who has encouraged nurturing sisterhood in Nu Chapter. She was recently selected to serve on the NC DKG Educational Law and Policy Committee.
Chapter: Nu
Region: X
DKG Member: 11 years
Educational Background: UNC-Greensboro-BS- Home Economics; Appalachian State University-School Administration
Bio: Dee Snyder became a member of Nu Chapter-NC DKG in 2010. She immediately became involved in chapter activities. She has served on committees and is currently the Nu Chapter President. As a classroom teacher, Dee received her National Board Certification. Dee has attended conventions and has served as presenter, facilitated breakout sessions and participated as a convention volunteer. Dee is a positive, caring individual who has encouraged nurturing sisterhood in Nu Chapter. She was recently selected to serve on the NC DKG Educational Law and Policy Committee.
