Diana M. Yesbeck

Diana M. Yesbeck is an Associate Professor of Education and Elementary Education Program Coordinator at Randolph-Macon College, where she has taught since 2012. She prepares teacher candidates for Virginia licensure, supervises field experiences, and previously chaired the Education Department and led CAEP accreditation review.

Education:

• PhD in Educational Leadership, Virginia Commonwealth University (2011)
• MEd in Administration and Supervision, University of Virginia (2004)
• BS in Mathematics, Virginia Commonwealth University (1988)

Her research centers on teacher preparation, mathematics education, and assessment practices, with growing emphasis on STEM design and diversity in education. She actively explores authentic assessment methods, grading considerations, and building inclusive classroom communities through trust and respect.

Recent publications (2020-2022) reveal strong focus on diversity perceptions in education, pandemic impacts on teacher preparation, and assessment effectiveness. Earlier work (2016) examined career-switching teachers and grading practices, demonstrating consistent dedication to improving educational outcomes through evidence-based practices.

Awards:

• Most Valuable Professor, R-MC Athletic Department (2020)
• Student Impact Award, Virginia Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (VACTE) (2020)

Dr. Yesbeck supervises elementary teacher candidates through field experiences and student teaching placements. She designs and leads international travel courses to England, Italy, and Spain that examine education's role in national development through comparative analysis of historical, cultural, and political forces.

Her international courses foster global perspectives by analyzing how societal structures shape educational systems, while domestic teaching emphasizes active engagement and real-world application of educational theory within trusting classroom communities.