She is originally from South Korea and taught students with and without disabilities in public elementary schools. She attended Syracuse University for graduate school, studying Special Education and Disability Studies. Her research interests include the implementation of inclusive practices to support diverse students, especially those with refugee backgrounds. She conducted research on inclusive education in township schools in South Africa and about disability in the context of North Korea. She has presented at multiple international conferences. Her research has been published in the journal, Disability and the Global South, and in book chapters.