Yea Hyung Shin is an educator, artist, and curriculum designer with a profound commitment to inclusive and holistic art education. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of Design and a Master’s in Fine Arts Education from Incheon National University, Yea’s journey in art education spans over nine years. Currently the IB PYP and MYP Visual Art Head at MYIS International School in Bangkok, Yea designs and implements comprehensive Visual Art curricula for students from early years to middle years, aligning with homeroom learning and the IB conceptual framework.

Yea’s teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that all students, regardless of age, can engage with complex art projects through appropriate scaffolding and differentiation. This philosophy drives their efforts in vertical articulation, allowing students to think and feel like artists. Yea has collaborated with Korean educators to develop curriculum textbooks that blend Korean National Standards with the IB MYP framework, promoting interdisciplinary and inquiry-based learning.

In addition to their work in schools, Yea has contributed to nonprofit organizations such as NoticeAbility, which supports students with dyslexia, and Liberty in North Korea, advocating for refugees. Yea’s leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Chadwick International School involved facilitating surveys, conducting focus group interviews, and collaborating with the administration to plan DEI strategies. Passionate about integrating new media in art education, Yea’s master’s thesis focused on using new media to address Sustainability Development Goals.