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Alycia Maurer, PhD

Associate Dean
Associate Professor of Education
Education and Counseling Department Chair 
Main Building, Room 303B
210-528-7125
admaurer@ollusa.edu

Curriculum Vitae

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.

Alycia Maurer

 

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

 

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