Lisa Dieker, Ph.D.
Pegasus Professor and Lockheed Martin Eminent Scholar Chair
Exceptional Student Education
Phone: 407-823-3885
Professional Summary
Dr. Lisa Dieker, Ph. D is a Pegasus Professor and Lockheed Martin Eminent Scholar Chair at the University of Central Florida. She serves a professor in the College of Community Innovation and Education specializing in Exceptional Student Education. Dr. Lisa Dieker’s primary area of research focuses on collaboration between general and special education teachers with a specific interest in the unique opportunities that exist for students with disabilities in STEM areas in urban and rural settings. She also has a passion for how technology and simulators can be used to impact teacher preparation and student learning. Dr. Dieker has received and managed more than $26 million in grant funding; holds 3 patents; provided over 120 keynotes; has authored 6 books; over 80 articles and chapters. She currently serves on numerous editorial review boards and is the past Associate Editor and Editor of three journals. She holds a Ph.D. in Special Education and Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Illinois. Her research interests are inclusive practices, teacher preparation, innovations in technology, and STEM Education. Dr. Dieker in collaboration with colleagues is leading 5 projects from the United States Department of Education (USDOE). Three focus on doctoral preparation in special education. Two are USDOE Stepping Up grants focused on supporting mathematics and science coaches in mentoring special education teachers in STEM areas, and the other is a Stepping Up grant led by UCP of Central Florida supporting students with ASD with artificial intelligence.
Education
Ph.D. in Special Education and Curriculum and Instruction
University of Illinois
Areas of Expertise
- Special Education
- Inclusion
- STEM
Research Interests
- Inclusive Practices
- Teacher Preparation
- STEM Education
Recent Honors and Awards
- 2015 National Service Award,Council for Exceptional Children:Teacher Education Division, Tempe, AZ
- 2015 Publication Award: Outstanding journal article in Teacher Education and Special Education, Council for Exceptional Children: Teacher Education Division, Tempe, AZ
- 2015 Distinguished Alumni of the Year, University of Illinois,Champaign, IL
- Co-Creator of TeachLivE™ featured by Sesame Street Joan Cooney Ganz Center as an Innovative Case Study (2015), licensed to Mursion, Inc., and currently being used nationally and internationally by over 90 universities and school districts.
- National Training and Simulation Association Governor’s Award for Excellence in Modeling and Simulation, highest honor given by the Association (2013)
Recent Publications
Charles E. Hughes, Lisa A. Dieker, Arjun Nagendran, & Michael C. Hynes, “Semi-Automated Digital Puppetry Control,” US Patent No. 9,381,426 B1. Awarded July 5, 2016; Filed March 17, 2014; Provisional Application March 15, 2013. Assigned to University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
Hunter, W., Dieker, L., & Whitney, J. (2016). Consultants and co-teachers impacting student outcomes with numbered heads together: Keeping all engaged. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, online. DOI:dx.doi.org
Hu, B., Dieker, L., & Yang, Y. (2016). The quality of classroom experiences in Chinese kindergarten classrooms across settings and learning activities: Implications for teacher training, Teacher and Teacher Education, 57, 39-60.
Dieker, L. A., Hynes, M., Hughes, C., Hardin, S., & Becht, K. (2015). TLE TeachLivE™: Using technology to provide quality professional development in rural schools. Rural Special Education Quarterly.
Dieker, L. A., Rodriguez, J., Lingnugaris-Kraft, B., Hynes, M., & Hughes, C. E. (2014). The future of simulated environments in teacher education: Current potential and future possibilities. Teacher Education and Special Education, 37(1), 21-33. doi: 10.1177/0888406413512683
Current Funded Projects
Hines, R., Dieker, L. A., Dukes, L., & Myers, A. (2017-2022). Preparing Scholars to Lead Inclusion and Transition (LEAD IT). U.S. Department of Education, $1,250,000 over 5 years funded.
Bousfield, T., Hynes, M., Dieker, L., & Hughes, C. (2016). TeachLivE™ Proposal for 3 elementary student avatars designed for both flat display and a 360° environment. Bert W. Martin Foundation, $124,000 funded.
Dieker, L. A. (2014-2019). Recruiting and preparing highly qualified teacher leader scholars. U.S. Department of Education, $1,250,000 over 5 years funded.
Dieker, L. A. (2012-2017). Lockheed Martin K-8 Enhancement Program for the Lockheed Martin Academy, Lockheed Martin Corporation, $500,000 endowment funded.
Dieker, L. A., & Wienke, W. (2011-2017). Recruiting and preparing highly qualified teacher leader scholars. U.S. Department of Education, Funded $1,250,000.
Professional Organizations
- National Council for Teachers of Mathematics
- Council for Exceptional Children
Council for Behavior Disorders
Division of International Special Education and Services
Teacher Education Division
Division for Learning Disabilities
Division for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners
