Joann Kang is a Professional Development Schools coordinator for secondary social studies and works primarily with the College of Education’s Master’s Certification (MCERT) program. She is an experienced secondary social studies classroom teacher and instructional leader, having spent 12 years as a middle school teacher in Anne Arundel County and Howard County Public Schools. Kang is committed to supporting pre-service teachers as they prepare to enter classrooms and helping them integrate and implement anti-racist and anti-bias practices, as well as culturally responsive teaching, into social studies education and curriculum. 

Kang received a Master of Arts in teaching from Towson University and a bachelor's degree in government and politics from the University of Maryland.