Dianne Young

Dianne Young serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Fresno Pacific University specializing in Early Childhood Education with emphasis on Math and Science. Her career spans preschool through 12th-grade teaching, staff development facilitation, and educational leadership.

Her academic credentials include:

• MA in Education with Emphasis in Math and Science for Young Children from Fresno Pacific University
• BS in Home Economics Education from University of Tennessee Martin
• Teaching Credential in Early Childhood Education from Fresno State

Her research focuses on integrating cooking across curricular domains to enhance learning and the social-emotional development of young children. She champions the philosophy that teacher belief directly enables child achievement, epitomized by her motto: "My teacher thought I could do it so I did." This approach builds student self-esteem and confidence through practical, hands-on methodologies.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Elbow Creek Teacher of the Year award

With extensive classroom experience across multiple grade levels (K, 2, 6, 7-12), she has shaped early childhood education through California Kindergarten Association board service and AIMS Leadership Network contributions. Her community engagement extends to Caps for Cancer initiatives and the TC Council for Child and Youth Development, reflecting her holistic commitment to child development beyond academia.