Diane LaFrance, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor of Education

“My teaching philosophy is that I believe all students are capable of learning. While, they all do not learn at the same rate, with different methods and strategies it is possible. I believe that it is our job to prepare students to be successful in society. Students must be able to function in the real world.”

Diane LaFrance is an Assistant Professor of Education at Florida Southern College. Prior to joining the faculty at Florida Southern College, she was an instructor at Georgia Southern University and was a teacher and administrator in both public and private K-8 schools.

Diane LaFrance enjoys reading and cooking.

Education

Ed.D., Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia, 2017

M.A., Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 2004   

B.A., C.W. Post: Long Island University, Brookville, New York, 1994

Honors and Awards

Master Trainer: Florida Assessments for Instruction in Reading (FAIR)
Master Trainer: Florida Reading Initiative (FRI)
2006 Teacher of the Year, Rymfire Elementary
2003 Employee of the Month, February, Indian Trails K-8
2002 Disney Teacher of the Year Nominee