Education Honor Society Recognizes Student Leader, Chapter and Adviser

UTampa senior Erin Murphy, current president of the University’s chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education, has been awarded the group’s Distinguished Chapter Officer award. 

The Distinguished Chapter Officer award recognizes KDP student leaders who demonstrate outstanding dedication to their chapters while advancing the organization’s mission of excellence in education. As chapter president, Murphy strengthened UTampa’s KDP community and encouraged fellow future educators to become actively involved in service, professional learning and leadership, said Ana Figueroa, assistant professor of education and Murphy’s faculty adviser. 

“Erin’s recognition is especially meaningful because it highlights the impact our students can make while they are still preparing to enter the profession,” she said. “Her achievement reflects not only her individual dedication but also the strength of student leadership within the University of Tampa’s Kappa Delta Pi chapter,” Figueroa said. 

Figueroa also was recognized by Kappa Delta Pi for two awards in 2026, including a KDP chapter program award and the Regional Rookie Counselor award.

The Regional Rookie Counselor award recognizes an impactful KDP adviser and acknowledges contributions made during the adviser’s first year. 

“As a new KDP faculty advisor, I have worked closely with our student leaders and members to strengthen chapter programming, create meaningful opportunities for involvement, and encourage students to see themselves as emerging professionals and leaders in education,” Figueroa said.