Past Leader
Dr. Barbara Day
Name: Dr. Barbara Day
Chapter: Delta Beta
Region: V
DKG Member: 52 years
Educational Background: Ph.D. and MEd from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; BS from East Carolina University, M.Div. from Duke University, Certificate in Anglican Studies from Virginia Theological Seminary
About: Barbara is a former teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent. She also served as Chair of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As President of the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Commission, Barbara chaired an Early Childhood Education Commission composed of 13 school districts from across the United States whose primary mission was the improvement of early childhood education programs. While serving on the Early Childhood Education Task Force for the National Association of State Boards of Education, Barbara helped publish “Right from the Start,” a blueprint for improving early childhood education throughout the United States.
Barbara has been an international lecturer and has been the keynote speaker at numerous professional organizations, honor societies, and national curriculum study institutes throughout the United States and abroad.
DKG Membership: Barbara served in leadership positions at all levels of Delta Kappa Gamma, including DKG International President. Barbara is considered a role model by chapter, state, and international leaders. She has mentored many during her successful terms. Others often seek her opinion and wisdom. Barbara wants what is best for the Society.
Chapter: Delta Beta
Region: V
DKG Member: 52 years
Educational Background: Ph.D. and MEd from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; BS from East Carolina University, M.Div. from Duke University, Certificate in Anglican Studies from Virginia Theological Seminary
About: Barbara is a former teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent. She also served as Chair of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As President of the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Commission, Barbara chaired an Early Childhood Education Commission composed of 13 school districts from across the United States whose primary mission was the improvement of early childhood education programs. While serving on the Early Childhood Education Task Force for the National Association of State Boards of Education, Barbara helped publish “Right from the Start,” a blueprint for improving early childhood education throughout the United States.
Barbara has been an international lecturer and has been the keynote speaker at numerous professional organizations, honor societies, and national curriculum study institutes throughout the United States and abroad.
DKG Membership: Barbara served in leadership positions at all levels of Delta Kappa Gamma, including DKG International President. Barbara is considered a role model by chapter, state, and international leaders. She has mentored many during her successful terms. Others often seek her opinion and wisdom. Barbara wants what is best for the Society.
Archive-Past Leader
Dr. Linda Marsal
Name: Dr. Linda Marsal
Chapter: Beta Alpha
Region: II
DKG Member: 46 years
Educational Background: East Carolina University, B.S. English, 1965; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, M.Ed. Special Education, 1968; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Supervision Certification, 1976; Nova University, Ed.D Administration/Supervision, 1985
About: Linda has maintained her membership as she has relocated over the years, Linda has served several DKG chapters in various roles including president, first vice president, and member/chair of committees such as finance, membership, and program. Linda’s service to the profession began in the classroom teaching educable students with disabilities. The last fifteen years of her career were spent with the Council for Exceptional Children in Washington, DC where she served as director. She is passionate about the Share the Bounty Food Pantry, a ministry she founded at her church that coordinates distribution of food to children and families experiencing food insecurity.
Chapter: Beta Alpha
Region: II
DKG Member: 46 years
Educational Background: East Carolina University, B.S. English, 1965; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, M.Ed. Special Education, 1968; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Supervision Certification, 1976; Nova University, Ed.D Administration/Supervision, 1985
About: Linda has maintained her membership as she has relocated over the years, Linda has served several DKG chapters in various roles including president, first vice president, and member/chair of committees such as finance, membership, and program. Linda’s service to the profession began in the classroom teaching educable students with disabilities. The last fifteen years of her career were spent with the Council for Exceptional Children in Washington, DC where she served as director. She is passionate about the Share the Bounty Food Pantry, a ministry she founded at her church that coordinates distribution of food to children and families experiencing food insecurity.
Connie Phifer Savell
Name: Connie Phifer Savell
Chapter: Delta Tau
Region: X
DKG Member: 41 years
Educational Background: Kings Mountain High School Alumni, Erskine College, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Appalachian State University, MA Reading
Professional accomplishments: DKG International Membership Committee, NC DKG State President, NC DKG First & Second Vice President, NC DKG Secretary, State Committee: Rules & Planning Chair, Leadership Development, NC DKG Educational Foundation member, Chapter President (Delta Tau & Beta Epsilon), Encourager/Supporter/Mentor to all chapter members, former School Board Member, NCAE Board of Directors, KMAE President, NCRSP Cleveland County President, Erskine College Board of Trustees, Bonclarken Board of Trustees, Boyce Memorial ARP Church Women's Ministries President & Choir member
Bio: Connie is the daughter of Marriott & Bess Phifer. She is married to Jim Savell and lives in Kings Mountain. Connie taught at North Elementary School for 31 years. In 1988, she was selected to teach in England with the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program. In 2002, she became a National Board Certified Teacher. Currently, she serves on the Board of Trustees at Bonclarken Conference Center in Flat Rock, N.C. She's a caregiver for her mother (age 103) and aunt (90). Connie is a servant leader who believes in developing leaders by encouraging them to accept roles and assisting leaders in being successful.
Chapter: Delta Tau
Region: X
DKG Member: 41 years
Educational Background: Kings Mountain High School Alumni, Erskine College, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Appalachian State University, MA Reading
Professional accomplishments: DKG International Membership Committee, NC DKG State President, NC DKG First & Second Vice President, NC DKG Secretary, State Committee: Rules & Planning Chair, Leadership Development, NC DKG Educational Foundation member, Chapter President (Delta Tau & Beta Epsilon), Encourager/Supporter/Mentor to all chapter members, former School Board Member, NCAE Board of Directors, KMAE President, NCRSP Cleveland County President, Erskine College Board of Trustees, Bonclarken Board of Trustees, Boyce Memorial ARP Church Women's Ministries President & Choir member
Bio: Connie is the daughter of Marriott & Bess Phifer. She is married to Jim Savell and lives in Kings Mountain. Connie taught at North Elementary School for 31 years. In 1988, she was selected to teach in England with the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program. In 2002, she became a National Board Certified Teacher. Currently, she serves on the Board of Trustees at Bonclarken Conference Center in Flat Rock, N.C. She's a caregiver for her mother (age 103) and aunt (90). Connie is a servant leader who believes in developing leaders by encouraging them to accept roles and assisting leaders in being successful.
