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Interested in the Provost's Teaching Fellows Program?
We’d love to hear from you! You can direct questions or requests to the representatives below.


General Program Questions

Sarah Schoonhoven
Provost's Teaching Fellows Program Coordinator

  • Oversees administrative functions of the program
  • Plans and coordinates all PTF events
  • Manages the application and selection process for new fellows each year

Connect with the Chair

Natalie Czimskey
Provost's Teaching Fellows Chair, 2025–2026

  • Represents the PTF Program to the broader university
  • Oversees Program subcommittees

Talk with a Home Fellow

Home Fellows represent the PTF Program within their colleges and schools. They can answer questions about:

  • Recruitment and application process
  • The role of PTF in your college or school
  • Firsthand experiences as a fellow

By College/School:

  • Cockrell School of EngineeringCarlos Torres-Verdin (Petroleum & Geosystems Engineering)
  • College of EducationKatie Tackett (Special Education)
  • College of Fine ArtsMichelle Habeck (Theatre and Dance)
  • College of Liberal ArtsTanya Clement (English)
  • College of Natural SciencesShelly Rodriguez (UTeach–Natural Sciences)
  • College of PharmacyRenee Acosta (Pharmacy)
  • Dell Medical SchoolBrad Love (Stan Richards School of Advertising & PR, Moody)
  • Jackson School of GeosciencesJoel Johnson (Geological Sciences)
  • LBJ School of Public AffairsJeremi Suri (Public Affairs)
  • McCombs School of BusinessHeidi Toprac (Finance)
  • Moody College of Communication
  • School of ArchitectureBrad Love (Stan Richards School of Advertising & PR, Moody)
  • School of Information
  • School of LawSamy Ayoub (Middle Eastern Studies and Law)
  • School of NursingNico Osier (Nursing)
  • Steve Hicks School of Social WorkSarah Sloan (Social Work)