Hyun-Joo Jeon

Hyun-Joo Jeon is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science within the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Nevada, Reno. Her research examines how interactions among children, teachers, and parents influence developmental outcomes in early childhood settings.

Dr. Jeon earned her Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science with an emphasis in Early Childhood Special Education from Iowa State University. Her academic background includes an M.S. from Iowa State University, an M.S.Ed. from Korea National University of Education, and a B.A. from Korea National University of Education.

Her research portfolio prominently features:

• Quality of peer and teacher-child interactions in early care environments
• Impact of parent-teacher relationships on child development
• Teacher qualifications, education, and mental health in early childhood education
• Emotion regulation in children with developmental risks
• Parental involvement in school readiness and literacy development

Analyzing her 2017-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on teacher well-being, home visiting interventions, and kindergarten transitions. Her work frequently employs longitudinal and nationally representative datasets to evaluate program effectiveness and child outcomes across diverse early education contexts.

Prior to her current position, Dr. Jeon served as a research scientist at UCLA managing evaluations of child care systems, family literacy programs, and teacher training initiatives. She has contributed to major national projects including the National Early Head Start Research and Evaluation Project and the Midwest Child Care Research Consortium.