Host: Dr. John Hendron
Guests: Patricia Williams & Lidia Zatopek
In this episode of There’s Power in Teaching, we’re joined by longtime Phi Delta Kappa leaders Patricia Williams and Lidia Zatopek. Together, they share practical insights and hard-earned wisdom on how to build, sustain, and energize a thriving professional chapter—while staying relevant to the future of the education profession.
Listeners will hear how intentional programming, meaningful recognition, and deep investment in future educators through Educators Rising have helped their chapter maintain high engagement, strong retention, and a powerful sense of community.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode
- Patricia Williams’ PDK Journey
- What Makes an Engaged Chapter
- Scholarships as a Tool for Impact
- Scholarship recipients becoming future chapter leaders
- Why honoring retirees is essential to chapter culture
- The importance of recognition across the PDK and Pi Lambda Theta family
- Why chapters should engage future educators early and consistently
- Building authentic relationships with students, advisors, and schools
- Why supporting Educators Rising strengthens—not replaces—PDK’s mission
- Advice for Chapter Leaders
- Embrace change and future-focused leadership
Key Takeaway
Strong chapters don’t happen by accident. They are built through intentional leadership, meaningful recognition, mentorship across generations, and a clear commitment to the future of the profession. By embracing Educators Rising while honoring PDK’s legacy, chapters can remain vibrant, relevant, and impactful well into the future.
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