Yuan He

Dr. Yuan He is an Assistant Professor at the James I. Perkins College of Education, Stephen F. Austin State University, specializing in Early Childhood Education and Comparative International Education. Her work bridges curriculum design, teacher education, and cross-cultural analysis.

• Doctorate from University of Maryland Eastern Shore (Education Leadership)
• Doctorate and Master of Science from Nanjing Normal University (Early Childhood Education)

Research focuses on:

• Curriculum and instruction in early childhood education
• Teacher education frameworks
• Body image representation in children's media
• Comparative analysis of international educational practices

Recent publications (2021-2025) emphasize:

• Body weight representation in picturebooks
• Positive body image strategies
• Cross-cultural teacher training curricula
• Child development in Chinese kindergarten contexts

Her work integrates theoretical foundations (e.g., Montessori, hermeneutics) with practical applications, particularly in bilingual and culturally responsive education.