Aaron Galliher

Aaron Galliher, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor within the Academic Innovation and Student Success (AIS) program at the University of Texas at San Antonio's University College. His research focuses on student motivation and engagement, particularly through community-based pedagogical strategies in social studies education. He holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Wichita State University and an M.A.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from UTSA, alongside a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching.

• Bachelor’s: Wichita State University, Criminal Justice
• Master’s: UTSA, Curriculum & Instruction
• Ph.D.: UTSA, Interdisciplinary Learning & Teaching

Dr. Galliher’s work emphasizes practical educational strategies to enhance student engagement and has been published in journals like Theory and Research in Social Education. His recent scholarship explores teacher candidate experiences with community-based pedagogy and evaluates research quality frameworks in education policy contexts. He actively contributes to educational conferences such as the American Educational Research Association.

No scientific awards explicitly noted in available texts. His advising and grants sections remain unpopulated in current records. He remains affiliated with the University College’s GSR 2.104 office space.