Course and Instructor Ratings

Law in American Society (POLS 230, Fall 2024)

• Overall Effectiveness: 4.74 / 5 (above department and university averages)
• Communication: 5.0 / 5 – “The instructor effectively communicated the course content.”
• Organization: 4.67 / 5 – “The instructor’s presentation of material was organized.”
• Student Success: 4.67 / 5 – “The instructor showed interest in student success.”

American Government (GOVT 121 sections, Fall 2025/Spring 2026)

• Overall Course Average: 3.06 / 4 (99% Top-Two Ratings)
• Overall Teaching Effectiveness: 3.0 / 4 – “Overall, the instructor is an effective teacher.”
• Organization & Clarity: 3.0 / 4 – “Instructor has implemented the course objectives and semester plan as described in the syllabus.”
• Recommendation Likelihood: 4.6–4.7 / 5 – “Would you recommend this course? Extremely likely.”

Direct Student Quotes

• “The work was well explained… great teacher… She was great!”
• “Overall, the instructor is very well organized and has clear insturctions.”
• “Yes, I would recommend [her] course — it was a good course and well explained… Yes, it was fun.”
• "The teacher communicates clearly and gives helpful feedback on assignments, as well as making the course organized and easy to follow."
• "Teacher is very passionate about the course and is very helpful."
• “My learning experience fully met the expectations I set… the course delivered on all fronts.”
• “This class fostered critical thinking, encouraging me to analyze legal issues from multiple angles.”
• “I found myself thoroughly enjoying the material… this class has given me a brighter outlook on my ability to succeed in law.”
• “Law in American Society exceeded my expectations… the questions for the assignments were thought-provoking, not cookie-cutter.”
• “This class enhanced my critical-thinking skills and my ability to see the law in American society through a different lens.”
• “This class did an excellent job of diving into the ethical aspect of the law while showing how every detail, no matter how small, can significantly impact a verdict.”
• "I have really enjoyed taking this class. I liked how the assignments were due on Wednesday because it made me feel like I had a little more time to do them because everything else is due on Sundays. Another thing I really enjoyed was her feedback on the grading. She always told us why we lost points and what we could do to fix it. She also told us all of the things we did correct."
• "She's an amazing professor."
• "I was very apprehensive about taking this class. I knew nothing about government and no real interest. That in itself I knew would be a barrier in doing well with this course. I am pleased to say that that feeling has subsided. The course has been more interesting than I thought. The course was laid out with very well detailed expectations and guidelines. It was organized, which is what I really needed. The instructor was very knowledgeable, helpful, patient, and willing to help however she could. I am in hopes that the rest of my online class experiences will be just half the structure this course has been. Thank you for all you do, the passion you show in your teaching, and the care you have for the success of your students"