Suok Kwon
Assistant Professor of Education
I teach undergraduate and graduate courses in literacy methods, children’s literature, and inclusive practices for multilingual learners. My teaching is grounded in student-centered pedagogy and a commitment to preparing educators who can effectively support diverse learners in today’s classrooms.
- PhD, Literacy, Culture and Language Education, Indiana University
- MEd, English Language Education, Hanyang University
- BA, English Language and Literature, Keimyung University
Biography
Suok Kwon, PhD, is an assistant professor of education at Stetson University. She holds a PhD in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education from Indiana University Bloomington. Kwon received her MED in English Language Education from Hanyang University in Seoul, South Korea and BA in English Language and Literature from Keimyung University in Daegu, South Korea. She has over seven years of teaching and leadership experience in community-based language programs, working closely with multilingual learners from socioeconomically marginalized backgrounds. Kwon's research focuses on translingual literacy practices, critical academic literacy, and inclusive pedagogy for linguistically and culturally diverse students. She is particularly interested in the experiences of international and racialized students navigating U.S. education. Her scholarship bridges qualitative inquiry, teacher education, and applied linguistics, centering student agency and educational equity.
I bring over a decade of experience working in community-based language education, mentoring pre-service and in-service teachers in both local and international contexts. My approach centers on integrating critical perspectives on language, culture, and identity, encouraging future educators to examine literacy through a lens of equity and social justice. In my courses, students engage with texts, communities, and pedagogical tools that challenge dominant narratives and foster transformative learning experiences.
More About Suok Kwon
Course Sampling
- Reading in the Primary Grades
- Language Arts and Literature for Children
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Reading Problems
- Inclusive Reading Pedagogy
- Multiple Literacies
- Critical Pedagogy
- Sociolinguistics
- Social Media and Language Practices