Alycia Maurer, PhD
Associate Professor of Education
Education and Counseling Department Chair
Main Building, Room 303B
210-528-7125
admaurer@ollusa.edu
Areas of Expertise
Teacher Preparation, Curriculum and Instruction, Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy, Adult Learning, Special Education, and Early Childhood Education.
Teaching Philosophy
Teaching and learning provide a collaborative engagement. In my classes I create communities of learners where through an open dialogue of discovery students develop a sense of connectedness. Through my teaching I facilitate critical thinking and practice a social constructivist philosophy. I value the rich contributions students bring to our university. I appreciate that we come together from many different cultures and experiences. I am grateful for the diverse perspectives we share about the most important social and educational issues of our time. Most importantly, I celebrate the outstanding work our pre-service candidates, current teachers, and counselors do in our community.
Outside Interests
I celebrate my relationships with my precious family and dear friends. I enjoy time with our many pets, and I volunteer with SNIPSA, a local rescue organization. I love to cook and try new recipes. I am always up for a new adventure and I love to travel. I am an avid reader, I can easily get lost in a great book.
Awards and Honors
- Service-Learning Faculty Fellow
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Regents Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award
- University of Texas System, Presidential Teaching Core Curriculum Award
- Yellow Rose of Texas Education Award for significant and lasting contributions to providing quality education to the people of San Antonio
Memberships and Certifications
Certifications
- Life Time Texas Teaching Certificate in Generic Special Education
- Life Time Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Professional/Board Service
- 2020-2023-President Texas Directors of Field Experience
- 2019-2023-CSOTTE Board
- 2019-President Elect Texas Directors of Field Experience
- 2015-2022- Board Executive Member CAMP
- 2006-present- Regional Judge for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Education
- PhD, University of the Incarnate Word
- Master of Arts - Special Education and Early Childhood Reading, University of Texas at San Antonio
- Bachelor of Arts - University of Texas at San Antonio
- Higher School Certificate, St. Margaret’s College, Christchurch, New Zealand