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Dr. Hyunju Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Oklahoma's Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education. She joined in August 2023 after roles including a postdoctoral fellowship at Wake Forest University and teaching at Purdue University Honors College. Her research integrates philosophical insights with interdisciplinary approaches to transformative education, emphasizing aesthetic experiences, social-emotional empowerment, and intercultural communication.
Dr. Lee holds a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies from the University of Iowa, specializing in educational philosophy, arts integration for social-emotional development, and multicultural education. Her work spans projects such as designing an arts-based character education course and investigating arts-integrated pedagogy's impact on ethical formation and social-emotional intelligence.
Her research interests focus on international student adjustment, social justice in education, and the application of John Dewey's pragmatism to contemporary pedagogical challenges. She has conducted studies in diverse contexts, including rural Kenya and South Korea, addressing global citizenship education and immigrant attitudes.
Though no specific grants or advising details are listed, her scholarly contributions emphasize empirical and philosophical explorations of education's role in fostering equity and social transformation. Her work aligns with institutions like the University of Oklahoma's focus on leadership and policy innovation.
