Innovative Teachers Guild
Join a community of educators focused on experiential learning and entrepreneurial thinking to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
About the Program
The Innovative Teachers Guild helps educators develop new approaches to teaching by integrating entrepreneurial thinking and experiential learning into their classrooms. Participants collaborate across disciplines to explore new ideas and improve student outcomes.
Program Experience
Participants engage in a two-semester experience that combines collaborative seminars,
mentorship and practical application in the classroom. The program encourages cross-disciplinary
idea sharing, peer feedback and the exploration of new approaches to teaching and
learning.
- Collaborative seminars and discussions
- Mentorship and peer feedback
- Cross-disciplinary idea sharing
- Practical tools for classroom application
Faculty Perspectives
“The Innovative Teachers Guild introduced me to entrepreneurial thinking that directly enhances my teaching and scholarship. The resources and frameworks have helped me address current and future workforce trends.”
— Gina Alexander, Associate Professor, Nursing
“The Guild gave me the confidence to explore new ideas and teaching methods. It helped me realize how entrepreneurial thinking applies within my field and supports my students’ growth.”
— Patty Zamarripa, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Journalism
- Curby Alexander
Professor of Professional Practice
College of Education - Gina Alexander
Associate Professor, Nursing
TCU Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences - Jan Ballard
Instructor, Design
TCU College of Fine Arts - Nick Bontrager
Associate Professor, Art
TCU College of Fine Arts - Brandon Chicotsky
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice
Marketing Department - Catherine Coleman
Chair of Strategic Communication
Professor, Strategic Communication
TCU Bob Schieffer College of Communication - Dusty Crocker
Professor of Professional Practice, Design
TCU College of Fine Arts - Patricia Duncan
Associate Professor
Department of Religion - Suki John
Professor, Classical & Contemporary Dance
TCU College of Fine Arts - Adam C. King
Associate Professor and Ph.D. in Health Sciences Program Director
Department of Kinesiology - Kelly Slaughter
Professor of Professional Practice
Information Systems and Supply Chain Management Department - Kelly Trager
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice
Entrepreneurship and Innovation - Patty Zamarripa
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Journalism
TCU Bob Schieffer College of Communication
Apply to the Guild
Join a community of educators committed to innovation and professional growth.