Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated a Public Service Sorority Founded in 1913
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated A Public Service Sorority Founded in 1913 1707 New Hampshire Avenue N.W. ▲ Washington, DC 20009 ▲ (202) 986-2400 ▲ Telefax (202) 986-2513 Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre National President, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre is the 24th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Initiated into the Sorority through the Beta Gamma Chapter of Dillard University on November 30, 1973, Butler-McIntyre has served Delta with distinction at the local, state, regional and national levels which has earned her the respect and admiration of the membership. She is lovingly regarded as “A Leader with a Servant’s Heart.” Butler-McIntyre is an educator who currently serves as a director of human resources for the Jefferson Parish Public School System in Harvey, LA. She has impacted the lives of countless young people for over 30 years as a teacher, assistant principal, summer school principal and personnel administrator in her school district. Her professional experience also includes her service as executive director of Tech-Prep Summer Program at Delgado Community College in New Orleans, La. She has also worked as the assistant coordinator of field experiences and College of Education supervisor for early childhood student teaching experiences for the University of New Orleans. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in early childhood education at Dillard Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre University. At the age of 20, she earned a Master of Education degree in curriculum 24th National President, and instruction/educational administration at the University of New Orleans. She is the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree in religious education from the Louisiana Christian Bible College. Butler-McIntyre’s distinguished service and outstanding achievements have been recognized by numerous professional, civic and religious organizations on the local, state and national levels. Some of her recognitions include: National Alliance of Black School Educators Lifetime Achievement Award in Education, Shiners Hall of Fame, Women of Substance Inductee (Bennett College), Langston University Presidential Award, Dillard University Distinguished Alumnus Award, MLK Outstanding Activist Honoree, YWCA Role Model and Louisiana Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year. Other honors include: Distinguished Woman of Honor, Trailblazer’s Award, Women Who Make A Difference –Women in the Ministry, SHEroes of the Present, Presidential Service Award, Distinguished Public Servant Award, African American Hall of Fame, Who’s Who in American Education, Outstanding Alumnus of a Historically Black College or University, Teacher of the Year, Outstanding Gospel Speaker, Outstanding Young Women of America and Delta of the Year. Butler-McIntyre is an active, life-long member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church in New Orleans, LA. Her professional and community affiliations include: board member of the New Orleans Convention Center, MLK Task Force and The Delta Research and Development Foundation; the National Council of Negro Women, the Louisiana State and American Association of School Personnel Administrators, the Founding President, Algiers-Gretna Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. As a motivational, educational and religious speaker, Butler-McIntyre has inspired thousands and she lives by the words from 1 Peter 4:10 which states in part that “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others.” She is married to Mr. Ronney McIntyre, owner/operator of McIntyre Masonry, and they reside in New Orleans. Through her marriage she has four children: Shavonny, Ronney, Jr., Ciara and Rachaud; and two grandchildren, Gavon and Angie. Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre Dr. Paulette Walker Mia S. Smith Beverly E. Smith Carolyn E. Lewis Roseline McKinney National President National First Vice President National Second Vice President National Secretary National Treasurer Executive Director .