Soojin Oh Park

Soojin Oh Park is an Assistant Professor in the Learning Sciences & Human Development department at the University of Washington College of Education. Her research focuses on equity-driven improvements in early childhood education, family literacy engagement with Dual Language Learners (DLLs), and culturally grounded parenting practices.

• Ed.D., Human Development and Education, Harvard University
• M.Ed., Educational Policy and Analysis, Harvard University
• M.S.Ed., Learning, Teaching, and Literacies, University of Pennsylvania
• B.A., Psychology, University of Pennsylvania

Park’s interdisciplinary work combines qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches to address gaps in early childhood education (ECE) and parenting, emphasizing:

• Family literacy engagement for DLLs’ language and literacy development
• Culturally sustaining pedagogy to amplify family strengths
• Equity-oriented reforms in ECE systems and policies

Her publications span topics like heritage language maintenance, culturally responsive assessment, and the impact of immigration policy on child development, often utilizing advanced methodologies such as machine learning. Awards include the SRCD Federal Policy Fellowship and Best Article of the Year from the Journal of School Psychology.

• Outstanding Research Paper Award (Korean American Educational Research Association)
• Distinguished Paper Award (Washington Educational Research Association)
• Best Article of the Year Award (Journal of School Psychology)
• Emerging Scholar Fellowship (National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families)

Park leads projects such as FAMILY (Fathers And Mothers Investing in Learning of Young Children) and BASECAMP (Bolstering Asian Students in Early Childhood by Advancing Multilingual Pedagogies). She teaches courses on language and literacy learning, bilingual development, and parenting impacts on early education.