By: Dana Hetzel
December 01, 2011
Ms. Alexandra Foukalas: Awarded Distinguished Chapter
Officer Award for Kappa Delta Pi
She began the Kappa Eta empire during her time as an Executive
Board member here at St. John’s University, and simply flourished
from there. Miss Alexandra Foukalas has opened her eyes, and
her heart to Kappa Delta Pi and the School of Education as a
whole.
Not only does she dream big for herself, she has taken students
under her wing to guide and encourage them to reach their full
potential. Alexandra Foukalas did just that during her years
as an Executive board member and presently, her transition into the
position of the Kappa Eta Chapter’s Associate Counselor. Her
passion for what this chapter can do for education majors at St.
John’s is undeniable, and has trickled over to all of Kappa Delta
Pi as a whole. This passion and dedication was recognized at
the 2011 Kappa Delta Pi Convention in Indianapolis, as she received
the Distinguished Chapter Officer award.
In regards to her award, the Kappa Eta Chapter President Erica
Zissel states, “I cannot think of anyone more deserving of the
Distinguished Chapter Officer Award than Alexandra. Her
commitment to Kappa Eta truly sets her apart from everyone
else. She embodies what it means to be both a member of Kappa
Delta Pi and a leader within the organization and The School of
Education as a whole. Kappa Eta would not be one of the
world’s best chapters—if not the best—if it was not for the passion
that constantly drove Alexandra to better the organization and
tomorrow’s educators. She has definitely left a lasting
imprint on Kappa Eta and we will be forever grateful for all that
she did during her time as Executive President and all that she
continues to do.”
Alexandra sees Kappa Eta as more than just St. John’s University;
she incorporates service aspects of KDP by expanding our service
projects to reach the community at large. As Membership Chair,
Kelvin Sage, noted, “Ms. Foukalas has been and continues to be
one of the main forces that has driven the Kappa Delta
Pi-Kappa Eta chapter to what it is today. Her dedicated
service towards ensuring the management and success of Kappa
Eta in all aspects has paved the way for future leaders of the
chapter to strive towards similar aspirations.” In
addition, she continues to take the Kappa Eta chapter to a higher
level, constantly pushing not only the Executive Board, but herself
as well. Miss Alexandra Foukalas always dreams big, and
continues to be an asset and role model to the School of
Education.
-Written by: Dana Hetzel