Sharon S Lee

Sharon S Lee is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership at the University of Illinois, affiliated with the College of Education. Her research focuses on Asian American students in higher education, addressing issues such as racialization, model minority myths, and anti-Asian hate. She has received multiple awards for online teaching excellence and contributed to policy initiatives like the TEAACH Act Grant aimed at K-12 teacher professional development in Asian American history.

Her work critically examines diversity discourses in academic settings, advocating for inclusive narratives that challenge systemic inequities. Recent publications include analyses of campus climate perceptions and historical studies of Asian American academic experiences.

• Awards:
  • Campus Award for Excellence in Online Teaching (2024)
  • Campus Award for Excellence in Online Teaching (2023)
  • TEAACH Act Grant (2022)
• Grants:
  • Collaborative grant for developing K-12 curricula on Asian American history (2022)

Dr. Lee’s scholarship bridges historical analysis and contemporary policy, emphasizing the intersection of race, education, and community advocacy.