Hee Young Choi

Hee Young Choi is an Associate Professor of Education at Millikin University, specializing in Social Studies and Culture within the School of Education. He teaches ESL and bilingual education endorsement courses to teacher candidates, focusing on developing critical cross-cultural understanding and valuing diversity in U.S. educational contexts.

• Education: Ph.D. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2012)

His research emphasizes cultural background, linguistic competence, and creating academic communities to support English Language Learners (ELLs) in social groups and everyday activities. He actively contributes to teacher education programs and advocates for inclusive pedagogical practices.