Author Terry Lee Marzell speaks at the monthly meeting of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society in San Bernardino.

Author Terry Lee Marzell made an appearance yesterday (January 10, 2019) at the monthly meeting of the San Bernardino Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. The meeting was held at St. John Bosco Church Hall at 28991 Merris Street in Highland, California.

Terry shared some of her favorite stories about remarkable teachers that are contained in her two published books, Chalkboard Champions and Chalkboard Heroes. She also shared information about the book she is currently working on, tentatively titled Chalkboard Politicians.

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is an international organization that promotes excellence in education, and supports professional and personal growth of women educators. The organization boasts members in 17 countries.

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International was founded May 11, 1929, at the Faculty Women’s Club at the University of Texas, Austin. Instrumental in founding the organization was Dr. Annie Blanton, who was a member of the faculty of the University of Texas and a former Texas State Superintendent of Pubic Instruction. Dr. Blanton was passionate about the idea of an organization that provided peer support for women educators. The organization’s Alpha Chapter was installed later that year.

Following the meeting, chapter members assembled Jared boxes, activity boxes for children who are hospitalized.