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MinSoo Kim-Bossard is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), affiliated with the School of Education and the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Their work bridges multicultural education, immigrant studies, and inclusive pedagogy, with a focus on cultural identity and language dynamics in early childhood settings.
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood Education), Penn State University, 2015
- M.S. in Art Education, Penn State University, 2010
- B.A. in Art History (interdisciplinary honors in Art Education), Penn State University, 2010
Kim-Bossard’s research explores the intersections of immigration, mothering, cultural identity, and education through ethnographic and autoethnographic lenses. Their scholarship critically examines language power dynamics, racially charged educational environments, and disability studies, particularly in South Korean and diasporic Asian American contexts.
Recent publications highlight trends in cross-cultural teacher education, immigrant family integration, and arts-based methodologies. They employ AsianCrit frameworks to challenge normative educational practices and advocate for culturally responsive teaching.
- Outstanding Research in Early Childhood Teacher Education Award (2022)
- Support of Scholarly Activities Program (SOSA) Grant (2019)
- Council on Anthropology and Education Presidential Fellow (2017)
Kim-Bossard mentors pre-service teachers and leads grants related to urban innovation, arts in education, and immigrant family research. They actively engage in academic service through committee memberships and peer review initiatives.
