Assistant Professor
Biography
Prior to becoming a counselor educator, Hyunhee had professional counseling experience working with children, adolescents, college students, and adults in different settings. Her strong commitment to improving the lives of children and adolescents has been a driving force for transformation in her professional journey. She is interested in identifying protective factors that help students thrive, regardless of the adversity that they may encounter. Hyunhee credits her upbringing on the beautiful Jeju Island, South Korea, for her deeply instilled values of “peace, collaboration, and adaptability,” which she now strives to contribute as a Tennessee Volunteer and leader. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking with her family, practicing yoga and meditation, and exploring new food.
Research
Hyunhee’s research primarily focuses on the role of relationships in educational settings. “I am particularly interested in developmental assets and protective factors that help students thrive, regardless of the adversities they may encounter.”
- School Connectedness
- Mindfulness
- Bullying
- Career Development
- School Counseling Outcome Research
Education
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PhD, Counselor Education, Penn State University, 2022
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MA, Educational Counseling, Seoul National University, 2008
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BA, Education/Ethics Education, Seoul National University, 2003
Awards and Recognitions
- Exemplary Doctoral Research & Practice Award - (AARC)
- Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year Award - (NARACES)
- Emerging Leader - (NARACES)
Publications
Johnson, K. F., Kim, H., Molina, C. E., Thompson, K.A., Henry, S., Zyromski, B. (2023). School Counseling Prevention Programming to Address Social Determinants of Mental Health. Journal of Counseling & Development.101(4), 402-415. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12471
Kim, H., Hazler, R. J., & Carney, J. V. (2022). Promoting school connectedness: A critical review of definitions and theoretical models for school-based interventions. Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1080/1045988X.2022.2119359
Carney, J. V., Kim, J., Kim, H., Hazler, R. J., & Guo, X (2022). School connectedness as a mediator of victimization and life satisfaction. Professional School Counseling. https://doi.org/10.1177/2156759X221105463
Kim, H., Carney, J. V., Guo, X., & Prescod, D. (2022). The role of developmental assets in childhood career development. The Career Development Quarterly,70(2), 98-109. https://doi.org/10.1002/cdq.12286
Liu, Y., Kim, H., Carney, J. V., Chung, K., & Hazler, R. J. (2020). Individual and contextual factors associated with school connectedness. Journal of Counseling & Development, 98(4), 391-401. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12341
Liu, Y., Carney, J. V., Kim, H., Hazler, R. J., & Guo, X. (2020). Victimization and students’ psychological well-being: The mediating role of hope and school connectedness. Children and Youth Services Review, 108, 104674. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.104674
Carney, J. V., Kim, H., Duquette, K., Guo, X., & Hazler, R. J. (2019). Hope as a mediator of bullying involvement and emotional difficulties in children. Journal of Counseling & Development, 97(4), 376-386. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12286
Woo, H., Kim, H., & Park, S. (2019). Burnout and turnover intentions among junior counseling faculty: The moderating role of mentoring. Journal of Employment Counseling, 56(2), 85-94. https://doi.org/10.1002/joec.12114
In, H., Kim, H., & Carney, J. V. (2019). The relation of social skills and school climate of diversity to children’s life satisfaction: The mediating role of school connectedness. Psychology in the Schools, 56, 1023-1036. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22247
Carney, J. V., Kim, H., Hazler, R. J., & Guo, X. (2018). Protective factors for mental health concerns in urban middle school students: The moderating effect of school connectedness. Professional School Counseling. https://doi.org/10.1177/2156759X18780952
Woo, H., Park, S., & Kim, H. (2017). Job satisfaction as a moderator on the relationship between burnout and scholarly productivity among counseling faculty in the U.S. Asia Pacific Education Review, 18(4), 573-583. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12564-017-9506-5
Kang, Z., Kim, H., & Trusty, J. (2017). Constructivist and social constructionist career counseling: A Delphi study. The Career Development Quarterly, 65(1), 72-87. https://doi.org/10.1002/cdq.12081