After teaching elementary school in Lee’s Summit for 28 years, Mrs. Susan Diekmann retired and came to UCM to share her knowledge with tomorrow’s elementary educators. She earned her BS in Elementary Education from Iowa State University and her MS in Curriculum & Instruction from University of Missouri-Kansas City. Her experience as a curriculum team writer and her passion for education are valuable assets to preservice teachers. In her free time, Mrs. Diekmann enjoys researching places to travel, walking her two dogs, and spending time with family.