Jericho E. Padilla

Jericho E. Padilla is a Special Science Teacher IV at the Philippine Science High School - Ilocos Region Campus in Ilocos Sur, where he teaches Social Science subjects. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Education, major in Social Studies, at the University of the Philippines Diliman. His research interests broadly center on social studies education, citizenship education, political ecology, environmental and sustainability education, human rights education, and STEM education. His current work examines how teachers exercise agency within institutional, curricular, and disciplinary contexts, particularly in specialized science high schools. As a teacher and researcher, he is committed to advancing reflective, critical, and socially responsive approaches to Social Science education.