More methods.
Less madness.
Practical Lessons for
Passionate Professors
The demanding realm of higher education can be surprisingly low on practical resources. You want your students to succeed, and the K. Patricia Cross Academy is here to help you do just that. As a nonprofit, our content is complimentary, concise, and packed with proven ways to earn measurable results. Best of all, it's anonymous and always free.
The K. Patricia Cross Academy was launched in 2019. From the beginning, we planned first to offer 50 technique videos and downloadable templates for the onsite classroom and next create videos guiding teachers on how to adapt these techniques for the online classroom.
With the onset of COVID-19, we have accelerated our efforts to create videos for online implementation. We justify our donations of time, money, and resources based on viewership, and are pleased to say that we already have had over 164,974 visitors. You can help us in our efforts by sharing the link to our site or our videos with anyone you think might benefit from them. Thank you.
This is an awesome opportunity to provide a resource that alleviates the “trial by fire” initiation that new teachers face. It is great to have an organized, detailed, and accessible toolbox of techniques like this.
K. Patricia Cross
A 20th century thought leader whose influence on higher education is profound and enduring, Dr. K. Patricia Cross has authored eight books, more than 200 publications, and has lectured widely in the United States and abroad.
Our Instructors
Elizabeth F. Barkley
- Executive Director of the K. Patricia Cross Academy
- Co-Founder of Faculty2Faculty: The Alliance for Research-Based Teaching
- College Professor & Author
An innovative educator who has dedicated over four decades to serving students and teachers, Elizabeth is both the Executive Director of the K. Patricia Cross Academy, and an instructor.
Claire H. Major
- Executive Information Officer of the K. Patricia Cross Academy
- Co-Founder of Faculty2Faculty: The Alliance for Research-Based Teaching
- University Professor & Author
A thought leader devoted to elevating higher education, Claire serves as the Executive Information Officer of the K. Patricia Cross Academy, and as an engaging instructor.
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