Dingeman Elementary School

All great questions must be raised by great voices, and the greatest voice is the voice of the people - speaking out - in prose, or painting or poetry or music; speaking out - in homes and halls, streets and farms, courts and cafes - let that voice speak and the stillness you hear will be the gratitude of mankind.

Robert F. Kennedy

From Dingeman's Principal, Mrs. Kimie Lochtefeld

What I believe is important…

"I believe it is imperative to engage all of our stakeholders in the process of educating every child to his/her highest potential. Our school is truly a community based school where learning is "beyond the four walls" of the classroom. It is my mission to carry on the traditions that make our school so unique while balancing innovations in teaching and learning."

With the support of the community, families, and our brilliant staff we will take Dingeman Elementary to the next level. Thank you for the privilege of serving your children and our fine community.

Dingeman's Principal

Mrs. Kimie Lochtefeld

Quick Stats:

- B.A. and M.A. in Education from SDSU.
- Educational Leadership Development Academy graduate from USD.

- Opened Dingeman Elementary School in 1995 as a second grade teacher. Taught 5^th grade GATE and English Language Learners. Co-developed the concept of “living museums” and expanding learning experiences beyond the classroom.
- 7 years teaching experience in grades 2-5^th with an emphasis on gifted education.
- Former Association for San Diego Educators of the Gifted (ASDEG), Conference Chair and President-Elect.
- Presenter at California Science Educators Association conferences, California Association of the Gifted, UCSD’s Frontiers in Science conference and ASDEG.
- Administrator in SDUSD for nine years: Hearst and Audubon K-8 School.
- Specializing in gifted education, English Language Learners, curriculum development and provided professional development for administrators in leadership, data analysis, and collaborating on instructional videos for math and literacy for SDUSD.