The North Carolina Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
NC DKG Educational Foundation Board of Directors, 2024-2025
Front row: Phyllis Broughton, Betty Marshall, Sharon Frazier, Hilda Parlér
Back row: Maxine McCall, Dr. Sherry Willis, Sheila Groves, Beth Winstead, Louise Lomick, Dr. Judith Carlson, Connie Savell.
Not pictured: Dr. Barbara Perry-Sheldon, Dr. Mary Cauley.
Front row: Phyllis Broughton, Betty Marshall, Sharon Frazier, Hilda Parlér
Back row: Maxine McCall, Dr. Sherry Willis, Sheila Groves, Beth Winstead, Louise Lomick, Dr. Judith Carlson, Connie Savell.
Not pictured: Dr. Barbara Perry-Sheldon, Dr. Mary Cauley.
Entrusted with full control and management of the business, property, and programs of the Foundation is a board of no fewer than eight (8) directors, including the Foundation officers. All members of the board are members of NC DKG.
In addition to those elected directors, the president of North Carolina Delta Kappa Gamma serves as an ex-officio, voting member of the board. The second vice president of NC DKG serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the board.
In addition to those elected directors, the president of North Carolina Delta Kappa Gamma serves as an ex-officio, voting member of the board. The second vice president of NC DKG serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the board.
Sharon Frazier, Chair
Sharon Frazier is a retired media specialist with the Halifax County School System. She is presently serving as chairman of the NC DKG Educational Foundation Board. A member of Alpha Kappa Chapter in Region I, Sharon has been a member of DKG for 28 years. She is presently serving as President of her chapter. She has served as the Editor of the Alpha Kappa newsletter for 21 years. Sharon was Region I Director from 2009-2011 and was NC DKG Second Vice President from 2015-2017. She has also served as the Convention Chair in Rocky Mount (2010), has chaired the State Leadership Committee and the Awards Committee. She has been a member of the Communications and the Membership Committees. She volunteers in the media center and at the elementary school of her grandchildren.
Sharon Frazier is a retired media specialist with the Halifax County School System. She is presently serving as chairman of the NC DKG Educational Foundation Board. A member of Alpha Kappa Chapter in Region I, Sharon has been a member of DKG for 28 years. She is presently serving as President of her chapter. She has served as the Editor of the Alpha Kappa newsletter for 21 years. Sharon was Region I Director from 2009-2011 and was NC DKG Second Vice President from 2015-2017. She has also served as the Convention Chair in Rocky Mount (2010), has chaired the State Leadership Committee and the Awards Committee. She has been a member of the Communications and the Membership Committees. She volunteers in the media center and at the elementary school of her grandchildren.
Sheila Groves, Vice Chair
A North Carolina educator, Sheila Groves was employed by the Guilford County School System as a Reading Recovery and elementary education teacher. She represented local educators as president of the Greater Guilford County Association for Childhood Education International. Prior to retirement, she was an adjunct instructor and supervised elementary interns in the School of Education at UNC Greensboro. Sheila received the UNCG School of Education Distinguished Career Award.
As a member of several professional organizations, Sheila has made significant contributions at local, state, and national levels. She served as president of the NC State Organization of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International and chaired the 2009-2011 ad hoc Committee for Planned Giving, beginning the inquiry into the creation of the NC DKG Educational Foundation. She chaired the Foundation Board of Directors 2019-2023. Sheila received the 2023 NC Delta Kappa Gamma Founders Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to improving the quality of life for NC students, educators, and DKG members through her leadership at the local, state, and international levels.
A North Carolina educator, Sheila Groves was employed by the Guilford County School System as a Reading Recovery and elementary education teacher. She represented local educators as president of the Greater Guilford County Association for Childhood Education International. Prior to retirement, she was an adjunct instructor and supervised elementary interns in the School of Education at UNC Greensboro. Sheila received the UNCG School of Education Distinguished Career Award.
As a member of several professional organizations, Sheila has made significant contributions at local, state, and national levels. She served as president of the NC State Organization of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International and chaired the 2009-2011 ad hoc Committee for Planned Giving, beginning the inquiry into the creation of the NC DKG Educational Foundation. She chaired the Foundation Board of Directors 2019-2023. Sheila received the 2023 NC Delta Kappa Gamma Founders Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to improving the quality of life for NC students, educators, and DKG members through her leadership at the local, state, and international levels.
Dr. Mary M. Cauley, Parliamentarian
Dr. Mary M. Cauley is a retiree from the faculty at East Carolina University (ECU). Prior to retirement, she directed the university-wide Cooperative Education program and taught in the Graduate School of Education at ECU. Immediately following retirement, she was engaged in educational consulting as a service for colleges for more than ten years, providing a variety of educational, management, and leadership services for such initiatives as grant writing, institutional effectiveness, accreditation issues, and special projects.
In 2006 Dr. Cauley was appointed by the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners to serve on the UNC Lenoir Health Care (formerly Lenoir Memorial Hospital) Board of Directors. She chaired a number of Board committees, including Finance and Investment, Audit, Nominations, and Strategic Planning. She was the Board representative on the Medical Staff Credentialing Committee for several years. While serving the hospital Board as Treasurer, she also functioned as liaison to the Hospital Foundation Board. She served as Vice Chairman of the Board for six years and retired from the Board after more than twelve years.
Dr. Cauley is a nationally Registered Parliamentarian.
Dr. Mary M. Cauley is a retiree from the faculty at East Carolina University (ECU). Prior to retirement, she directed the university-wide Cooperative Education program and taught in the Graduate School of Education at ECU. Immediately following retirement, she was engaged in educational consulting as a service for colleges for more than ten years, providing a variety of educational, management, and leadership services for such initiatives as grant writing, institutional effectiveness, accreditation issues, and special projects.
In 2006 Dr. Cauley was appointed by the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners to serve on the UNC Lenoir Health Care (formerly Lenoir Memorial Hospital) Board of Directors. She chaired a number of Board committees, including Finance and Investment, Audit, Nominations, and Strategic Planning. She was the Board representative on the Medical Staff Credentialing Committee for several years. While serving the hospital Board as Treasurer, she also functioned as liaison to the Hospital Foundation Board. She served as Vice Chairman of the Board for six years and retired from the Board after more than twelve years.
Dr. Cauley is a nationally Registered Parliamentarian.
Betty Marshall, Treasurer
A retired National Board Certified educator, Betty taught mathematics in private and public schools in Virginia and North Carolina to middle school, high school, and community college students. She is a former Teacher of the Year for Wilson County, NC. She served as president and treasurer of the Wilson County chapter of the NC Association of Educators and treasurer of the Lee County NCAE. As president of Wilson's chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), she organized a Career Day for middle school girls. In Delta Kappa Gamma, she chaired the state Finance Committee for two biennia and served 4 years on the DKG International Society's Finance Committee. She has served as president of two local DKG chapters as well as the NC state organization. As state president she initiated convention fundraising activities to generate non-dues revenue. She appointed the first of several ad hoc committees to study establishing a DKG Educational Foundation in North Carolina. She is also a Registered Parliamentarian, having served as the state DKG parliamentarian.
A retired National Board Certified educator, Betty taught mathematics in private and public schools in Virginia and North Carolina to middle school, high school, and community college students. She is a former Teacher of the Year for Wilson County, NC. She served as president and treasurer of the Wilson County chapter of the NC Association of Educators and treasurer of the Lee County NCAE. As president of Wilson's chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), she organized a Career Day for middle school girls. In Delta Kappa Gamma, she chaired the state Finance Committee for two biennia and served 4 years on the DKG International Society's Finance Committee. She has served as president of two local DKG chapters as well as the NC state organization. As state president she initiated convention fundraising activities to generate non-dues revenue. She appointed the first of several ad hoc committees to study establishing a DKG Educational Foundation in North Carolina. She is also a Registered Parliamentarian, having served as the state DKG parliamentarian.
Dr. Judith B. Carlson
A retired professor at Appalachian State University in Boone, Judith spent 22 years in physical education, curriculum development, pedagogy, and teacher education & supervision. Following retirement she was art consultant at Rock Gallery in Blowing Rock. She is actively engaged in Boone United Methodist Church, serving as a Lay Servant, doing hospital visitation, chairing the Boutique in the annual Bazaar, and is a Stephen Minister. Community involvements include the Boone Ladies Golf Association, regularly donating blood platelets for cancer and leukemia patients. She is active in the ASU Women’s Club with Day Trippers; Book Club; and Mahjong. Judy has chaired the Carolinas Blood Services Board of Directors. She is active in DKG on local (Alpha Gamma Chapter), state, and international levels, She currently serves on a 6 year term on the DKGIEF Board of Directors. Judith is a past state president of NC DKG; has presented workshops at state, regional, and international conventions; has served on International committees and chaired numerous state committees. She authored the 2010 publication of Eta State History 1998-2008 and several articles published in the International Bulletin. She orchestrated the train trip from NC to NYC for the 2012 DKG International Convention. She was involved in the establishment of The NC DKG Educational Foundation and served as the first Board Chair. She remains passionate about the work of the Foundation and is committed to create strong Donor Relations.
A retired professor at Appalachian State University in Boone, Judith spent 22 years in physical education, curriculum development, pedagogy, and teacher education & supervision. Following retirement she was art consultant at Rock Gallery in Blowing Rock. She is actively engaged in Boone United Methodist Church, serving as a Lay Servant, doing hospital visitation, chairing the Boutique in the annual Bazaar, and is a Stephen Minister. Community involvements include the Boone Ladies Golf Association, regularly donating blood platelets for cancer and leukemia patients. She is active in the ASU Women’s Club with Day Trippers; Book Club; and Mahjong. Judy has chaired the Carolinas Blood Services Board of Directors. She is active in DKG on local (Alpha Gamma Chapter), state, and international levels, She currently serves on a 6 year term on the DKGIEF Board of Directors. Judith is a past state president of NC DKG; has presented workshops at state, regional, and international conventions; has served on International committees and chaired numerous state committees. She authored the 2010 publication of Eta State History 1998-2008 and several articles published in the International Bulletin. She orchestrated the train trip from NC to NYC for the 2012 DKG International Convention. She was involved in the establishment of The NC DKG Educational Foundation and served as the first Board Chair. She remains passionate about the work of the Foundation and is committed to create strong Donor Relations.
Maxine McCall
During a 30-year career with Burke County Schools, Maxine taught English/AG classes (9-12) and was K-12 Coordinator for Language Arts, Foreign Languages, and Gifted Programs. She later taught English as an adjunct instructor for Western Piedmont Community College. Author of several award-winning books, she owns C & M Resources, offering programs and consulting for schools, churches, and aspiring writers. A past president of Alpha Nu Chapter of Eta State (2008-2012), she served on three ad hoc committees charged with planning for an Educational Foundation: the Committee for Planned Giving, the 501(c)(3) Committee (chair), and the Educational Foundation Committee (co-chair). Her experience with nonprofit organizations includes 20 years as State Administrator for NC Churches of God (Anderson, IN). During that time she also served 15 years as a Trustee of Anderson University, Anderson, IN, and 10 years on task forces to re-organize national ministry and administrative operations of the Church of God (Anderson, IN). A founding member on the Board of Directors for the History Museum of Burke County, she now serves on Boards of Directors for Warner Press (national nonprofit publishing house of the Church of God (Anderson, IN) and the North Carolina Society of Historians.
During a 30-year career with Burke County Schools, Maxine taught English/AG classes (9-12) and was K-12 Coordinator for Language Arts, Foreign Languages, and Gifted Programs. She later taught English as an adjunct instructor for Western Piedmont Community College. Author of several award-winning books, she owns C & M Resources, offering programs and consulting for schools, churches, and aspiring writers. A past president of Alpha Nu Chapter of Eta State (2008-2012), she served on three ad hoc committees charged with planning for an Educational Foundation: the Committee for Planned Giving, the 501(c)(3) Committee (chair), and the Educational Foundation Committee (co-chair). Her experience with nonprofit organizations includes 20 years as State Administrator for NC Churches of God (Anderson, IN). During that time she also served 15 years as a Trustee of Anderson University, Anderson, IN, and 10 years on task forces to re-organize national ministry and administrative operations of the Church of God (Anderson, IN). A founding member on the Board of Directors for the History Museum of Burke County, she now serves on Boards of Directors for Warner Press (national nonprofit publishing house of the Church of God (Anderson, IN) and the North Carolina Society of Historians.
Hilda Parlér
Hilda was inducted into DKG on April 17, 2010 in Gamma Tau Chapter in Franklin County. Hilda served as president, 2012-2014 and on several committees.
She transferred to her current chapter Gamma Theta in 2018. She served on the following state positions before being elected the state president for the 2023-2025 biennium: secretary; 2015-2017, state awards committee, minutes review/approval committee 2016, 2017-2019; second vice president 2019-2021; first vice president 2021-2023.
She is a graduate of North Carolina Central University, Durham with a major in mathematics education and language arts. She taught middle school mathematics for twenty-eight years and as a curriculum specialist for four and one half years. She retired “on paper” to found, serve as board president and open her first school, Wake Forest Charter Academy, K-8 in 2014. Subsequently she founded and served as first board president emeritus of Wake Preparatory Academy, K-12, 2022.
Additionally, she is the owner and Broker-In-Charge of Parlér Properties LLC Real Estate Services with thirty years experience.
Hilda was inducted into DKG on April 17, 2010 in Gamma Tau Chapter in Franklin County. Hilda served as president, 2012-2014 and on several committees.
She transferred to her current chapter Gamma Theta in 2018. She served on the following state positions before being elected the state president for the 2023-2025 biennium: secretary; 2015-2017, state awards committee, minutes review/approval committee 2016, 2017-2019; second vice president 2019-2021; first vice president 2021-2023.
She is a graduate of North Carolina Central University, Durham with a major in mathematics education and language arts. She taught middle school mathematics for twenty-eight years and as a curriculum specialist for four and one half years. She retired “on paper” to found, serve as board president and open her first school, Wake Forest Charter Academy, K-8 in 2014. Subsequently she founded and served as first board president emeritus of Wake Preparatory Academy, K-12, 2022.
Additionally, she is the owner and Broker-In-Charge of Parlér Properties LLC Real Estate Services with thirty years experience.
Dr. Barbara Perry-Sheldon
Patricia H. Taylor
Patricia is a retired National Board Certified music educator. "Pat" taught music in all grades at various schools in the Greene County and Nash and Wilson County Schools. She is a former Teacher of the Year for Coopers Elementary in the Nash County Schools. Pat served as local President of the Nash County Association of Educators and was instrumental in helping to secure a 1% increase in supplement for Nash County educators. She served as District 12 President of the NC Music Educators Association. She has served as NC Delta Kappa Gamma Organization First Vice President and State President, NC Mu Chapter President for two consecutive terms, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Music Representative, Southeast Regional Music Representative, and Chairperson of various NC DKG State Organization committees and Ad hoc committees. As State President, Pat appointed the first NC DKG Educational Foundation Board of Directors. She currently chairs the Talent Show Committee of the NC DKG Educational Foundation Fundraising Committee. Pat continues to serve as a church musician, something she has done for over fifty years.
Patricia is a retired National Board Certified music educator. "Pat" taught music in all grades at various schools in the Greene County and Nash and Wilson County Schools. She is a former Teacher of the Year for Coopers Elementary in the Nash County Schools. Pat served as local President of the Nash County Association of Educators and was instrumental in helping to secure a 1% increase in supplement for Nash County educators. She served as District 12 President of the NC Music Educators Association. She has served as NC Delta Kappa Gamma Organization First Vice President and State President, NC Mu Chapter President for two consecutive terms, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Music Representative, Southeast Regional Music Representative, and Chairperson of various NC DKG State Organization committees and Ad hoc committees. As State President, Pat appointed the first NC DKG Educational Foundation Board of Directors. She currently chairs the Talent Show Committee of the NC DKG Educational Foundation Fundraising Committee. Pat continues to serve as a church musician, something she has done for over fifty years.
Dr. Sherry R. Willis
Retired educator after serving 19 years as a second/third grade teacher and kindergarten teacher in Burke County and 19 years as an administrator in Hickory Public Schools. She was twice recognized as Hickory’s Principal of the Year. Upon retirement in 2013 Sherry received the NC Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award for her service to education. Following her retirement Sherry worked with the NCDPI Office of Early Learning as an implementation specialist for the Kindergarten Entry Assessment initiative. Sherry supported school districts in regions V and VII as they worked to implement the new assessment process.
She has been a member of Alpha Nu Chapter of NC DKG since 1987, Sherry has served as president and vice-president of the chapter. She is currently chair of the Communication and Marketing committee and serves as the chapter’s newsletter editor and webmaster for the chapter’s web site.
Sherry previously served as the chair of NC DKG’s Beginning Teacher Support Committee and as Region X Director. Sherry serves as editor of the NC DKG Educational Foundation’s newsletter, In A Nutshell.
Retired educator after serving 19 years as a second/third grade teacher and kindergarten teacher in Burke County and 19 years as an administrator in Hickory Public Schools. She was twice recognized as Hickory’s Principal of the Year. Upon retirement in 2013 Sherry received the NC Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award for her service to education. Following her retirement Sherry worked with the NCDPI Office of Early Learning as an implementation specialist for the Kindergarten Entry Assessment initiative. Sherry supported school districts in regions V and VII as they worked to implement the new assessment process.
She has been a member of Alpha Nu Chapter of NC DKG since 1987, Sherry has served as president and vice-president of the chapter. She is currently chair of the Communication and Marketing committee and serves as the chapter’s newsletter editor and webmaster for the chapter’s web site.
Sherry previously served as the chair of NC DKG’s Beginning Teacher Support Committee and as Region X Director. Sherry serves as editor of the NC DKG Educational Foundation’s newsletter, In A Nutshell.
Beth Winstead