Organization & Executive BoardKeysha ThompkinsDIRECTOR OF EXTENSIONKeysha Thompkins (Decatur, Georgia) Her love for music began in elementary school as a member of the choir. She joined the band upon entering middle school and mastered the clarinet (primary), tenor saxophone, and bass clarinet. Keysha was an honor band student who participated, and received multiple awards and scholarships to attend college playing her instruments. She chose Morris Brown College in Atlanta, GA and participated in the concert, marching, and jazz bands. In the spring of 1997, Keysha was invited to join Delta Omicron, and it was one of the best decisions she made. The music, bonding, and sisterhood became lifelong. Keysha has held the following positions as an undergraduate: Historian, Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, and President. After graduating, she and some members chartered the Eta Lambda Alumni Chapter. She has held the following positions in the Alumni Chapter: Treasurer, Secretary, and President. She also became a Life Member while active as an alumni. Her strong love for music never wavered as she pursued her dream to become a teacher. By degree, she is an elementary school teacher and has taught in elementary for over 20 years. During those years, she has mostly taught in private and themed schools. Teaching in those settings, it was a need for music to be taught and someone to lead the annual music programs. Keysha was chosen and truly enjoyed continuing her other passions and leading so many music programs. Keysha is currently active in the Marching Wolverine Alumni Association and a member of the Atlanta Soul Symphony Orchestra. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. |