Koon-Hwee Kan

Koon-Hwee Kan is an Associate Professor of Art Education at the School of Art, Kent State University. She holds a Doctor of Education and Master of Arts in Art Education from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Her research focuses on intercultural education, distance learning through technology, preservice teacher education, and qualitative methodologies like visual narrative inquiry. She emphasizes global-local connections in the visual arts and has coordinated the KSU Art Enrichment for Young People program for 17 years.

Education:

• Doctor of Education in Art Education, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
• Master of Arts in Art Education, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana

Research Interests:

• Intercultural and distance education via interactive technology
• Preservice art teacher education
• Qualitative methodology and visual narrative inquiry
• Global/local art connections

Awards and Grants:

• Marilyn Zurmuehlen Award for Distinguished Research in Art Education
• Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities Seminar Fellowships
• University Moulton Scholar Program Scholarship
• Funding from Kent State University Research Council, College of the Arts Catalyst Grants, and the Baker-Nord Center

Teaching and Outreach:

• Coordinates the KSU Art Enrichment for Young People program
• Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in art education

Artistic Work:

• Exhibits mixed-media watercolor and digital photo collage in regional/juried shows