Education

Bachelor of Science, University of South Carolina

Master of Education, Divergent Learning, Columbia College

Master of Education, Educational Administration, University of South Carolina

Doctorate of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, University of South Carolina

Research/Areas of Expertise

Yasha Becton’s areas of concentration include multicultural education and student achievement, particularly as it relates to classroom instruction, curriculum design, professional development, and parental involvement. Additional interests include how issues of social class, culture, and race intersect with the aforementioned areas. Becton has more than 15 years of experience serving as a high school teacher and administrator within the South Carolina public school systems.