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By Quraysh Ali Lansana, Applied Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing I truly valued the time and experience working with this remarkable group of TPS teachers. The passion they exuded about their work was humbling. Their commitment to the student populations they serve was profoundly reflected in the care and detail put into their…Continue Reading Seminar Recap: Rooted Words: Poetry and Culture

By Miriam Belmaker, Associate Professor of Anthropology It was a great privilege to instruct TPS teachers in a TIFT Seminar. Teaching biological anthropology presents significant challenges, as it necessitates substantial groundwork. I was not on firm footing, beginning with the basics prior to engaging with the more enjoyable aspects of the subject; however, the fellows…Continue Reading Seminar Recap: Biological Anthropology

By Jan Wilson, Wellspring Professor of History Leading a TIFT seminar these past few months has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my academic career. It was such a joy to work directly with Tulsa public school teachers, who brought not only a deep commitment to the learning environment but also a wealth…Continue Reading Seminar Recap: Monsters in America

By Gabriel LeBlanc, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry The Energy Landscape is a topic that I personally have a lot of passion for based on my own research that involves trying to develop inexpensive strategies for generating solar cell materials. We started this seminar by focusing on the fundamentals of “energy”, like how does…Continue Reading Seminar Recap: The Energy Landscape

April 28, 2025 It’s our second year back, and I am proud to announce that 24 Fellows completed the TIFT program—a 33% increase from last year! Our Fellows come from several grade levels and school sites, with 6 elementary schools represented, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools. Twelve of our Fellows are mid-career and…Continue Reading From the Director’s Desk, Spring 2025

We’re proud to announce that 24 Fellows completed the TIFT program—a 33% increase from last year. This year’s cohort represents several grade levels and school sites– 6 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools. Twelve of our Fellows are mid-career and veteran teachers at TPS, 7 are in their first three years of…Continue Reading Fellows Announced for 2024-25

Webinar is scheduled for September 17th, 5p-6p. Register here. Join us for a virtual webinar on the 2024-25 seminars at the Teachers Institute for Tulsa (TIFT). Participating TU faculty will preview the seminars offered this upcoming year and answer questions from the audience. Presentations will include: In TIFT, seminars are discussion-based and/or interactive courses for…Continue Reading Virtual Seminar Showcase

To attend the virtual roundtable, follow this link. On Tuesday, September 10th, from 5p-6p, TIFT will host a virtual roundtable discussion with former fellows in the program. The goal of this conversation is to show what the TIFT program looks like from the eyes of educators who have participated—both their experience as a TIFT fellow…Continue Reading Former Fellow Roundtable

The Teachers Institute for Tulsa (TIFT) has officially opened its applications for the 2024-25 academic year. Applications opened on August 27th and will close on September 30th. The Program TIFT is an organization that develops teacher content knowledge and strengthens their ability to develop lesson plans and larger curriculum units. The program is modeled after…Continue Reading TIFT Applications Open for 2024-25

Event to be held at 101 E. Archer on August 27, 5p-7p. Register here. The Teachers Institute for Tulsa (TIFT) is thrilled to host our annual application release party! Our aim for this event is to provide a space in which TPS teachers can learn more about the TIFT program and how it benefits participating…Continue Reading TIFT Application Release Celebration

The Teachers Institute for Tulsa is thrilled to announce the lineup of seminars for the 2024-25 academic year. While covering each core academic subject, our seminars range in topics from the science of energy to the biological anthropology, monsters in American history to the craft and impact of poetry. Our aim is to give participating…Continue Reading TIFT Seminars Announced