Ji Hong

Dr. Ji Hong is a Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Arizona. She specializes in qualitative and mixed-methods research focusing on teacher identity development, particularly addressing the cognitive, emotional, and motivational competencies of pre-service and in-service teachers across diverse contexts. Her work emphasizes collaborative partnerships with educators to enhance professional capacities throughout their careers.

Dr. Hong holds a B.A. from Seoul National University, an M.A. from Arizona State University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. She currently serves on the editorial boards of Contemporary Educational Psychology and Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, and directs the Quality Teacher Educational Advancement and Collaborative Hub (QTEACH).

Her research explores intersections of teacher identity with societal structures, including neoliberal educational policies, cultural capital mismatches, and marginalized communities. She investigates teacher emotions, agency, resilience, and the impact of contextual factors like school leadership transitions and urban educational challenges.

Key contributions include longitudinal studies on teacher identity trajectories, qualitative analyses of teacher well-being, and frameworks integrating spirituality and psychology in educational contexts. Her work bridges theory and practice, advocating for culturally sustaining approaches in teacher education.