He earned his Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Texas at Austin as part of the Cooperative Superintendency Program. Before joining the Texas State University faculty in 2013, Dr. Aidman worked for more than 30 years as a teacher, coach, principal, assistant superintendent, and non-profit executive director. Dr. Aidman teaches graduate classes focused on leadership, change, and school improvement and serves as the advisor for the superintendent certification program. Many of his students now serve in leadership positions in educational organizations throughout Texas. Dr. Aidman is a member of the Texas Association of School Administrators Higher Education Committee and on the Advisory Council for Breakthrough Austin.