When my biracial Korean-German American son came home one day in Kindergarten, he told me he was "just white" because there were only two races in this country: White and Black. It was apparent that public education had enough capital to erase the identity of one little boy.
Luckily, being a former high school teacher and having a Doctorate in Education (Curriculum & Instruction), I understood how to navigate the public ed system and I took prompt action in advocating for Asian American (AA) inclusion in DEI trainings and heightening AA representation in education, understanding that AA inclusion is much more complex when you hit the secondary level and requires great care.
After running a statewide focus group where public educators were able to share their insights and struggles, it was obvious that teacher preparatory programs were not providing ample support in cultural competency, specifically around how to work with Asian American students.
To close this gap, I founded my business Asian American Inclusion and Representation in Education (AAIRE). Through my business, I developed this training course to address this need so that educators and districts as a whole can prepare themselves and better support our kids.
What your purchase includes:
The course price includes a curated collection of 20+ resources, an exclusive classroom poster, and the expertise of Dr. Sung herself. Depending on your district, you may also qualify for 16+ PD credit hours. After purchase, you will also have unlimited access to this course.
Example Curriculum
- Introduction
- Section 2: Model Minority Myth
- Section 2: Colorism
- Section 2: Proficiency Stereotypes vs. Lethal Stereotypes
- Section 2: Bias Interruptors
- Section 2: Double Eyelid Bias by Dr. Joan Sung
- Section 2: College Admissions Bias
- Section 2: Micro-Macroaggressions
- Section 2: Covid-19, Anti-Asian Hate, and Research
- Section 2: Reflection
- Introduction
- Section 3: Intergenerational Trauma
- Section 3: Mental Health Barriers
- Section 3: Group Identity and Advocacy
- Section 3: Tiger Mom Parenting
- Section 3: Proactive Outreach and Parent-Teacher Relationships
- Section 3: Filial Piety
- Section 3: The Art of War
- Section 3: The Onus of Communication
- Section 3: Reflection
Your Instructor
A national Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) conference presenter and consultant, Dr. Joan Sung King has a BA in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing, an MA in English, and a Doctorate in Education (Curriculum and Instruction). Her articles regarding Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) voices appeared on the teacher blogs BuildingBookLove and TeachNouvelle and have also been published in TinyBeans.com, Mochi Magazine, and Writerly Magazine.