Sohyun Meacham

Sohyun Meacham is a Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) College of Education. She coordinates the EdD Program and teaches courses such as Children's Literature, Early Literacy Methods, and Qualitative Research Methods. Her work bridges literacy, multicultural education, and play-based learning.

Research Focus: Meacham centers on language development in classrooms, representation in children’s literature, and teacher education practices. Her scholarship examines racial/cultural identity in Asian American families, disability portrayal in award-winning picturebooks, and the impact of play on literacy outcomes. She employs collaborative self-study and qualitative methods to address systemic oppression in academia.

Key Publications include studies on multiracial identity in picturebooks, dual language learners’ needs, and Reggio Emilia-inspired approaches to literacy. She co-authored Methods of Teaching Early Literacy (2023), an open-access textbook, and explored the integration of technology in early childhood education.

Professional Contributions span collaborations with international institutions like Reggio Children and publications in journals such as Qualitative Inquiry and Early Education and Development. Her work emphasizes transformative pedagogy, cultural responsiveness, and sustainability in teacher education.