Dr. Susan Deakins
Co-founder/Director
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Meet Susan
- 25 Years Experience
- BS in Elementary Education
- MEd in Education
- EdS In Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
- EdD in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
- Spanish Certification K-12
Susan began her career as a high school Spanish teacher, moving to an exploratory languages teacher at the middle school level. She also taught middle school English and reading intervention. Susan began her work in educational leadership at a prominent charter school in Urban Kansas City working with students K-12. During her tenure, Susan also served as coordinator for curriculum, instruction, and professional development. Susan transitioned into elementary leadership as a principal in Raytown, prior to returning to her hometown, Columbia, where she has served as a building principal and K-12 Executive Director for eleven years.
When you were five, what did you dream of becoming?
Vet
What’s one thing on your bucket list?
Visit Europe
What inspired you to work in education?
My passion for children and their limitless potential.
What was your favorite book or story as a child?
Island of the Blue Dolphins
How do you love to spend your weekends?
In the country with my family.
What’s your favorite thing about being part of the CALE community?
The people. Our community is filled with the most amazing humans!