Haerin Park

Dr. Haerin Park is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), affiliated with the School of Arts, Sciences, Business, & Education. She joined USJ in 2021 and holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (Special Education) from Boston College (2022), an M.A. from Korea University, and a B.Ed. from Seoul National University of Education. Her expertise lies in inclusive education for diverse learners, teacher education, and school-family-community partnerships.

Dr. Park has over five years of classroom teaching experience in Seoul, South Korea, and has taught special education courses at Boston College's Lynch School of Education. Her research focuses on teachers' understanding of inclusive practices, intersectional identities of students, and fostering inclusive school cultures through collaborative partnerships. She has been recognized with the Korean Honor Scholarship (2018) and a Dissertation Development Grant from Boston College (2019).

Her recent work emphasizes culturally responsive engagement with families in virtual education settings and the implementation of project-based learning in urban schools. Dr. Park's publications span inclusive education practices, community school models, and autism spectrum disorder curricula.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (Special Education), Boston College, 2022
  • M.A., Korea University
  • B.Ed., Seoul National University of Education
• Professional Experience:
  • Classroom teacher in Seoul (2016–2021)
  • Adjunct faculty, Lynch School of Education and Human Development, Boston College

Her research trends reflect a commitment to bridging theory and practice in inclusive education, with a focus on leveraging community resources and addressing systemic inequities. Dr. Park's work highlights innovative strategies for engaging families from diverse backgrounds and advancing teacher preparedness for inclusive classrooms.

• Awards:
  • Korean Honor Scholarship (2018)
  • Boston College Dissertation Development Grant (2019)

In advising and mentorship, Dr. Park has supervised teacher candidates in urban and suburban schools, emphasizing reflective practice and culturally responsive pedagogy. She actively contributes to grant-funded initiatives promoting inclusive school environments and teacher professional development.