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About lecturer:
Jung Hae Kim received her B.A. in Asian American Studies from the University of Washington,
a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from California State L.A. and attended
Graduate School at UCLA for her Education Administrative Credential.
She has demonstrated leadership ability in many organizations, such as the Korean American
Educator’s Association, President of the Korean Women’s International Network, and Principal
and Deputy Superintendent of the Korean Institute of Southern California Saturday Heritage
Schools.
Since 1980, Jung Hae Kim has held numerous positions in the Los Angeles Unified School
District including classroom teacher, Coordinator, Instructional Advisor, Bilingual Advisor,
Assistant Principal, and Principal.
As a result of her dedication and service, she has been honored by the President of Korea,
Former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, LA County Supervisor Yvonne Burke, and State
Assemblyman Tony Cardenas. She has received the Outstanding Educator’s Award, Services
Award and Commendations from Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea, Korea Media
Association, Korean American Educational Research Center, Korean Schools Association, and
the LAUSD School Board. Jung Hae has been part of our seminar program for over a decade.
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