Midwestern Region - Soroptimist

MARY KAPP, MICHIGAN STATE TROOPER: Michigan State Police – 27 years
served in many capacities including patrol, investigations, surveillance, training
and supervision. Currently serves as a Section Commander in charge of the MSP
Gaming Section in Detroit. Served as the Monroe Post Commander for 7 ½
years.
Graduate of the FBI National Academy
Served as an MSP recruit school instructor teaching defensive tactics, cultural diversity,
sexual harassment and investment in excellence
Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine from Central Michigan University
Involved in Habitat for Humanity since 2004
Community Foundation of Monroe County board member
Facilitator for the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Monroe program
MARY J. CHAPMAN is an educator in the Illinois Public School System.
She has over 25 years of successful teaching experience and has been
distinguished as a well-qualified teacher. Her knowledge and expertise
includes organizing, structuring and managing resources of different
formats. Mary J Chapman is also an experienced Parent Educator
Facilitator. She facilitated the work of the School Community Council in implementing the Solid
Foundation model for parent engagement. Her responsibilities included coordinating the
activities, orienting faculty, facilitate training and supervising home visitation. She had the
privilege of being a presenter at the No Child Left Behind Statewide Conference; February 18,
2005 (Getting Results by Individualizing Instruction and Engaging Parents: A School’s
Perspective.) She presently serves as District I Director of the Midwestern Region of Soroptimist
International and is a member of SI-Illiana where she has also served as treasurer and Public
Relations Chair.
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