A family tradition continues at The University of Toledo, where junior Grayson Gallaher is the fifth generation in his family to study teaching. This tradition began with his maternal great-great-grandmother, who moved from Kentucky to Toledo in the 1950s and became a teacher. Gallaher’s grandmother, Rebecca Dudley, and his mother, Diana Fox Gallaher, also became teachers. Diana earned her master’s degree from UToledo and credits the university’s teacher preparation and faculty support for her career.
Grayson Gallaher is double majoring in young adult and adolescent education, focusing on language arts, and in English literature. He was initially unsure about becoming a teacher, but his experiences at Clay High School in Oregon, Ohio, influenced his decision. He saw the positive role his teachers played and decided to pursue education.
In 2023, Gallaher received the Herb Scholarship from the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education. The scholarship is awarded to four education students each year and covers tuition, room, and board for four years. As a Herb Scholar, Gallaher takes part in leadership development, undergraduate research, and global learning activities…