Hyo Jeong (Angela) Yee

Preferred Pronouns:

She/Her/Hers

Where I call home: 

New Zealand, South Korea, and Brazil

Biography:

Angela is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Education Policy and Analysis with a Concentration in Global, International, and Comparative Education at the Harvard Graduate School of International Studies. She completed her Master of International Studies in International Cooperation at Seoul National University and Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Professional English at Ewha Woman’s University in Seoul, South Korea. Angela is particularly interested in supporting and promoting social emotional learning for young children. In her leisure time, Angela loves to explore new cafés.

✨ What is a simple but meaningful interaction that made an impact on you? 

A simple but meaningful interaction that I remember was during my 5th birthday party at kindergarten. I was excited to turn five and a little sad to be soon leaving my teachers and friends at kindergarten, as turning five years old meant starting primary school. I remember wearing a crown and my teacher helping me to wear a big number ‘5’ on my chest. She also said “Happy Birthday” to me with the loveliest smile and while feeling happy and somewhat proud, I remember thinking that I will miss her and everyone around. That day, everyone in the room sang Happy Birthday to me and it truly was one of the highlights of my kindergarten days. It is my hope that early childhood education experiences of all children can be filled with such happy, healthy, and meaningful interactions.

💭 A developmental relationship that impacted my life:

My Mother

🌱 Developmental interactions are…

“Simple”