About the Editors/Authors

Diane Yendol-Hoppey, PhD, is a Professor and the Dean of the College of Education and Human Services at the University of North Florida. Prior to this position, Diane held positions at the University of Florida, West Virginia University, and the University of South Florida. She received her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from The Pennsylvania State University. Diane’s work has united practitioners and university faculty in creating and sustaining nationally recognized school-university partnerships. Her research specifically focuses on facilitating student learning within urban contexts through partnerships, enhanced job-embedded professional development, field-based teacher education, and teacher leadership. Diane has co-authored four books as well as published over 50 studies. Her work has appeared in such journals as Teachers College Record, Educational Researcher, and Journal of Teacher Education. Diane serves in numerous national and international professional educational organizations.