Kappa Delta Epsilon is an honorary educational fraternity founded in 2009 at Edison State College. It supports education by fostering fellowship and high academic standards among its over 200 members across several Florida counties. Members participate in community service projects helping local schools and families. Activities include fundraising, book and gift drives, tutoring, and volunteering. The fraternity also recognizes excellence through awards for outstanding members.

1. Edison’s Education Baccalaureate Honor
Founded 2009 Fraternity

2. About Kappa Delta Epsilon
 Kappa Delta Epsilon (KDE) is an
honorary educational fraternity which
supports the cause of education by
fostering a spirit of fellowship, high
standards of scholastic attainment and
professional ideals among its
members. We are an active group
engaged in preparing our members for
the teaching profession. Kappa Delta
Epsilon was organized March 25,
1933 in Washington, DC.

3. Membership
 212 students inducted since the chapter began
in September 2009
 Members representing Charlotte, Collier,
Hendry, Glades, and Lee counties
 Students from all six baccalaureate programs
 Both female and male members

4. Community Service
Blessings in a Backpack
Tice Elementary School

5. 2009
2010
2011
2012

6. Thanksgiving Basket
2009
2010
2011
2012

7. Book Drives and Distributions to
Local Children:
2010
2011
2012

8. 2011
2012

9. Easter baskets for Ronald
McDonald House
Of Southwest Florida
2011
2012

10. Haunted College - Charlotte
2011
2012

11. Shoe Drive
2012

12. Sponsored a field trip for a local 3rd
grade class – teacher is a former
KDE member and Edison
graduate~
2012

13. Holiday Gift Drives
2009 – LAMP
(Lee Adolescent Mother’s Program)
2010 – SOE Students
Patty Vanderson and 2 yr. old daughter –
husband was murdered and house burnt
down in October while Patty was in her
final internship. Patty graduated on time
with the support of KDE and SOE.
Zach Moss – Year old son, Liam, born wi
rare heart defect. Liam passed away 7
weeks after Christmas.
2011 – SOE Student
Michelson Aristhyl -
Twin daughters born premature
and admitted to Tampa children
hospital. Michelson commuted
to finish classes in order to be
eligible for internship.

14. College Service
U Building Open
House Tours

15. Lee Bennett Hopkins Writer’s
Institute Volunteers
2009
2010
2011
2012

16. Host Pinning Ceremony
Receptions

17. Outstanding KDE Member
 2010 – Stephanie Campbell (Lee)
 2011 – Liz Aulenbach (Lee)
 2012 – Christie Williams (Hendry-Glades)