About
Meng Yan, Ph.D., serves as a Visiting Lecturer for the Tomorrow's Teachers program at Indiana University Kokomo, operating within the Minors in Education Center for Educational Partnerships and contributing to the Pathways for Paraprofessionals initiative. Her office is located in KM112 on the Kokomo campus, with primary contact via my32@iu.edu. This role positions her at the intersection of teacher preparation and community educational outreach in north-central Indiana.
Her professional focus centers on teacher education and educational ecosystem development, particularly through structured pathways for career advancement. Key areas include:
- Designing teacher certification routes for paraprofessionals
- Building K-12 school-university partnerships
- Developing accessible educational pathways for non-traditional students
- Community-based educator training frameworks
Dr. Yan actively mentors participants in the Pathways for Paraprofessionals program, guiding career transitions into certified teaching roles while supporting Tomorrow's Teachers students through academic and certification processes. Her work directly addresses regional educator shortages through scalable partnership models.
As a core member of the Minors in Education Center team, she collaborates on program development that connects campus resources with community educational needs, emphasizing practical experience and credentialing support for aspiring educators across Howard County.
