Seon Yeong Yu

Seon Yeong Yu is a Professor and Program Coordinator for the Children, Families and Schools program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her primary affiliation is with the Department of Teacher Education & Curriculum Studies (TECS). She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2011).

Her research focuses on early childhood special education, emphasizing young children’s social-emotional development, challenging behaviors, and peer relationships. Central themes include fostering acceptance of peers with disabilities and promoting inclusive classroom environments through evidence-based practices. Her work bridges research and practice, informed by her prior experience as a teacher of children with disabilities.

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