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Dr. Dianna Sumner
Email: dianna.sumner@slps.org
Room Number(s): 209
Academic Instructional Coach
Building Phone: (314) 371-1048
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Hello! My name is Dr. Dianna Sumner and I am the Academic Instructional Coach at Sumner High School. I have been in St. Louis Public Schools for 17 years and have enjoyed every moment of it. I am very passionate about the education of our younger generations and helping our young adult learners succeed in whatever pursuits their hearts and minds desire. My role as an AIC is to work in partnership with teachers in enhancing our best practices while amplifying the teaching and learning experiences of our students.2025 Supporting School Leader of the Year!!!
2020 Humanities Educator of the Year!!!
2014 St. Louis Public Schools District Teacher of the Year
2014 Roget L. Goldman St. Louis Public Schools Middle/High School Social Studies Teacher of the Year!!!
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Biography:
Dr. Sumner has worked in St. Louis Public Schools for 17 years (18 including her internship at Carnahan under the leadership of Principal Dr. Alice Roach--who won the Lifetime Achiever in Education Award in 2015). Dr. Sumner received her Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Social Science at HBCU Harris-Stowe State University in 2007. In 2015, she completed her Masters Degree in School Administration at Lindenwood University. In 2018, Dr. Sumner completed her Doctorate Degree in Education with an emphasis in Teacher Leadership at Maryville University. In 2020, Dr. Sumner finished her second Masters Degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Reading, along with her K-12 Reading Certification at the University of Missouri--St. Louis. In 2022, Dr. Sumner acquired her Masters Degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Cross-Categorical Disabilities at the University of Missouri--St. Louis. Just recently, Dr. Sumner completed her Educational Specialist in Educational Administration Degree at Lindenwood University. She is currently seeking an Advanced Administration Certificate-Superintendent license at Lindenwood University with plans to pursue her National Board Certification in the future.
YMCA Youth and Government Program
     Youth and Government Program-Sumner Delegation: (Click here to find out more!)
During her tenure at St. Louis Public Schools, Dr. Sumner has been recognized for various accolades in education:
 Special Guest with Secretary of State of Missouri Jason Kander at UMSL Commencement Ceremony (2013-2014)
Professional Experience:
Dr. Sumner has performed the following roles within St. Louis Public Schools:
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  Dr. Valentine Malumbila and Dr. Dianna Sumner make them think”.....Socrates
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