Gladys Ann O. Malto

Gladys Ann Malto is a classroom teacher in the unit of Integrated Science at the Philippine Science High School-Main Campus. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and a Master of Science in Science Education from Ateneo de Manila University. Her teaching emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, weaving together concepts and principles from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science to create unified, coherent lessons that break down traditional disciplinary boundaries. Beyond her classroom role, she also serves as an Instruction Officer, coordinating students' academic performance in the foundation years. As a scholar, she aims to contribute to the mission of enhancing science education and pedagogy in the Philippines. Currently, she is expanding her expertise into educational research as a higher degree research candidate at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Her research focuses on enhancing classroom teaching, relational pedagogy and mentoring to enhance students’ wellbeing and Sense of Coherence (SOC).