CHOI & JANG
CHOI & JANG
| Professors | Speakers | Educational consultants with purpose |
About Us
Dr. Yoojin Choi earned her PhD in Neurobiology from Harvard University and is currently a Professor of Biology at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, California. Before moving to San Diego, Choi taught at Phillips Exeter Academy, California Baptist University, Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development, and North Park University. She co-authored the book đào tạo nhân cách (Times Publisher, 2023) and Why Do the Best Schools Focus on Character? (Dasan Books, 2014, in Korean) and has given numerous education seminars through educational organizations, media outlets (TV, radio, and newspapers), and college fairs. In addition to her duties as a professor, Choi continues to work with high school students in preparatory programs at various colleges and as a private consultant. She also serves her alma mater as an interviewer for Harvard University Admissions, and she is a current member of the Fulbright Scholarship National Selection Committee.
Dr. Jae Hyeok Jang is a composer, conductor and educator. He is currently a Professor of Music and the Director of Choral Activity and Music Education at Vanguard University in Orange County, California. Previously, Jang taught at Phillips Exeter Academy, and at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago as a Professor of Music, and Director of Moody Campus Orchestra. He has given lectures on both music and education in various venues and wrote newspaper columns on both areas. He co-authored the book đào tạo nhân cách (Times Publisher, 2023) and Why Do the Best Schools Focus on Character? (Dasan Books, 2014, in Korean) and has given author talks on character education at schools and other institutions. Jang studied composition and conducting at Manhattan School of Music (M.M.) and Boston University (D.M.A.)
Past Speaking Engagements
Topics
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Educating the Whole Person
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Character Matters in College Admission
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Global Leaders and Character Education
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Education at Phillips Exeter Academy
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Character Education as Christians
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Character Education in Asian-American Families
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Identity as Korean-Americans
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Leadership for 21st Century
Schools/Educational Institutions
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Pathway School, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (2023)
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Newton Grammar School, Hanoi, Vietnam (2023)
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Alpha School, Hanoi, Vietnam (2023)
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Viet School Pandora, Hanoi, Vietnam (2023)
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Skyline-Global School, Da Nang City (2023)
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Moody Bible Institute-Korean Student’s Fellowship, Chicago, IL, USA (2014, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022)
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Xilin NS Chinese School, Chicago, IL, USA (2020 – Webinar)
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Södra Vätterbygdens folkhögskola, Jönköping, Sweden (2019)
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GEMA Conference, Guatemala City, Guatemala (2019)
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Chicago Korean Scientist and Engineering Association, Chicago, IL, USA (2018)
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Bethel Church Book Cafe, Chicago, IL, USA (2018)
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Michigan Korean School Association, Detroit, MI, USA (2018)
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EIE English Educational Institute, Hwasung, South Korea (2017)
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Avalon Educational Institute, Ulsan, South Korea (2016)
Newspaper Columns
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The Korea Times, Chicago, IL, USA
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Joong Ang Daily Newspaper, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Joong Ang Daily Newspaper, Chicago, IL, USA
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New Life Times, Arlington Heights, IL, USA
Government
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Ministry of Education of South Korea, Daegu, South Korea (2016)
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Chicago Public Library, Albany Park, IL, USA (2015)
Mass Media
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The Parliament Television, education talk show, Vietnam (2023)
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Viet TV 2, Vietnam (2023)
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People TV, Vietnam (2023)
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Nhan Dan TV, Vietnam (2023)
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CGN TV - The Calling, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2019)
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MC-TV - The Interview, Arlington Heights, IL, USA (2017)
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Far East Broadcasting Company, Seoul, South Korea (2016)
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College Fair hosted by JoongAng Daily Newspaper, New York, NY, USA (2015)
Churches
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Florida Korean Baptist Annual Pastors Seminar, Orlando Park, FL, USA (2017)
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Tampa New Light Church, Tampa, FL, USA (2017)
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Global Mission Baptist Church, Crestview, FL, USA (2017)
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Korean Church of Chicago, Hoffman Estates, IL, USA (2016)
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Chicago Mosaic Church, Wheeling, IL, USA (2016)
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Korean United Presbyterian Church, Chicago, IL, USA (2014)
Books
Why Do the Best Schools Focus on Character?
Originally written in Korean. Now with a Vietnamese translation.
This book draws heavily on the examples of character education being practiced at Phillips Exeter Academy, as witnessed directly during our four years of teaching at this prestigious boarding school. Phillips Exeter Academy is known worldwide for its prestige and excellence. In this book, we argue that Exeter’s strength lies in its emphasis on character education, to balance “goodness” and “knowledge” as championed by John Phillips who founded the school.
The book is divided into five parts, starting with introductory Part 1. In Part 2, we discuss the discussion-based pedagogy at the Harkness Table and focus on its positive effect on collaboration and process-oriented thinking. In Part 3, we discuss the importance of co-curricular activities such as arts and athletics. In Part 4, we discuss the lessons learned in the residential halls and through community service. In Part 5, we discuss how the school’s administrative systems such as teacher involvement in governance and admissions process also support the community-wide ethos of character education.