BU Wheelock faculty member Leslie Dietiker was promoted to associate professor with tenure. Dietiker has taught in the Mathematics Education program since 2012.

Dietiker is known nationally for her work to support and improve secondary math teaching, and she designs and leads professional development for schools and districts in the Boston region. At BU Wheelock, she teaches courses in mathematics and pedagogy to future high school mathematics teachers, as well as research and theories in mathematics curriculum to masters and doctoral students.

Prior to coming to BU, Dietiker taught high school mathematics and computer science at a public high school in San Francisco, California, for 17 years. She also has received National Board Certification. In addition, she is a lead author of seven mathematics textbooks for grades 6–12. She is also an elected board member of the International Society of the Design and Development of Education (ISDDE) and is on the editorial board of the American Educational Research Journal.

Dietiker’s research focuses on the theory of curriculum, particularly with regards to its aesthetics and structural dimensions. She is currently working on the MCLE Project: Designing Mathematically Captivating Learning Experiences, a project with Boston-area teachers that explores how the design of high school mathematics can improve students’ mathematical experiences.

 “I’m honored to receive this recognition from Boston University and look forward to future opportunities to grow professionally with BU Wheelock,” says Dietiker. “I am thrilled to be able to work with such accomplished and inspirational colleagues as we work toward a new horizon in educational possibilities for students.”