About Us

Welcome to Mississippi (MU State) Kappa Kappa Iota’s website.  MU State is one of twenty-one state chapters of the National Kappa Kappa Iota educators’ organization!  The purpose of this organization is to promote the advancement of education by providing an effective network for the exchange of education and teaching practices by educators. Kappa Kappa Iota has the distinction of being the oldest organization for educators in the United States with emphasis on philanthropy, professional development, networking and scholarships.

If you are interested in joining a chapter in Mississippi, please contact our National Headquarters at kappa@galstar.com or call 1-800-678-0389.

Become a part of MU State Kappa Kappa Iota, we look forward to hearing from you!

MU STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE  SPRING MEETING
(Saturday, February 21, 2026)
Location: Lake Tiak O’Khata
1290 Smyth Lake Road
Louisville, MS
Time: 10:30 am -1:00 pm

The Mu State Executive Committee Spring Meeting includes Mu State Officers, State Committee Chairs, Past State Presidents and Local Chapter Presidents.  Mu State Nominating Committee (Olivia Sansing-chair, Kathy Shappley, and Gale Taylor) is to report a slate of proposed nominees for 2026-2027 Mu State Officers, finalize plans and state reports for Mu State Convention.

Buffet lunch will be Dutch treat ($15 per person).

Contact Mu State President Beth Byrd via email bbyrd@nemcc.edu for further details.