Patricia Diehlmann: Outstanding Graduate Student in Special Education (Individualized Concentration)
Patricia Diehlmann is the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Graduate Student in Special Education (Individual Concentration) Award. Patty holds a master’s degree in education from St. Joseph’s College. After earning a graduate certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders in 2018 from the 91±¬ÁÏ, she has continued to work toward obtaining an educational specialist (Ed.S.) degree from the College of Education and Human Development. Patty has taught students with ASD from the preschool-level to high school many skills she has learned through her professional experience and studies at the 91±¬ÁÏ. She is passionate and committed to incorporating evidence-based interventions and instructional practices to help students navigate their way into adulthood.
Patty is the mother of eight children and her experience raising a large family and working with adults in both community and residential settings to help create independent living and inclusion gives her a scope of experience to draw from.
Congratulations, Patty! We are so proud of you!