Haemin Kim-Breunig, Teaching Assistant Professor

Dr. Haemin Kim-Breunig is a lecturer in University Foundations. She earned her doctorate in child development and early education from Texas Woman’s University, a master’s degree in educational psychology from the University of North Texas, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology with a minor in education from the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining SMU, Dr. Kim-Breunig had worked at Dallas College and Texas Woman’s University as adjunct faculty, teaching various courses including General Psychology, Lifespan Growth & Human Development, Infant & Toddler Development, Family, School, & Community, and Care & Education. Dr. Kim-Breunig is committed and passionate about education. As such, she was recognized as an outstanding faculty at Texas Woman’s University in 2021.

Dr. Kim-Breunig is an advocate for racial-ethnic and cultural diversity, as her research interests include Asian-white biracial individuals’ racial identity development and attitudes toward Asian-white interracial relationships.

Dr. Kim-Breunig was born in South Korea and moved to Texas with her family in 2003. She enjoys reading, watching films, hiking, and traveling with her spouse.