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Lisa Dieker, Ph.D. Professor and Lockheed Martin Eminent Scholar Chair Child, Family and Community Sciences Grant Project(s): • Project LEAD - Leadership in Exceptional Education Accenting Diversity Office: Ed 315 M Phone: 407-823-3885 Email: ldieker@mail.ucf.edu

Dr. Lisa Dieker is a Professor and Lockheed Martin Eminent Scholar at the University of Central Florida. She received her undergraduate and master's degree from Eastern Illinois University and her Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. Her primary area of research focuses on collaboration between general and special education at the secondary level with a specific interest in the unique opportunities that exist in urban schools in the areas of mathematics and science. She also has a passion for how technology and specifically virtual classrooms can be used to impact teacher preparation Dr. Dieker was just recently selected the Director of the Lockheed Martin Mathematics and Science Academy. In this new role she directs a K-8 teacher leadership program as well as a Transition to Mathematic and Science Teaching (TMAST) program which both focus on teacher preparation in mathematics and science education. The TMAST program focuses on bringing in new teachers to urban middle school settings. Dr. Dieker continues to coordinate the doctoral program in special education reflecting her interdisciplinary work across mathematics, science and special education. In fall 2005 Dr. Dieker was instrumental in bringing together the Colleges of Engineering, The Institute of Simulation and Technology and the College of Education to develop a Memorandum of Understanding with The Haberman Educational Foundation (HEF). In collaboration with the HEF Dr. Dieker is leading work to create a simulated classroom environment that will prepare mathematics, science and special education teachers for urban settings. Dr. Dieker has received more than $3 million in grant funding in her career and has produced 3 books and two national videos focused on effective strategies for inclusion and co-teaching. She has published numerous articles focused on interdisciplinary collaboration, serves on numerous editorial boards and leadership roles including serving on the board of the Council for Exceptional Education Teacher Education Division.