The following is a selection of comments that I have received from students:

 

“The instructor is actually the most kind, genuine and nicest professor I ever have had.  She shows so much passion and enthusiasm when teaching that material that you are actively engaged during the entire class.  Furthermore, she is so incredibly helpful when you see her in her office with respect to assisting in the process of writing a paper.  All professors should demonstrate the passion, kindness and enthusiasm that Dr. Sandness brings to class everyday.  In all my four years of study, this is without a doubt one of the most fun, interesting and best courses I’ve chosen to take.  Overall, fantastic course.”

“Her spirit created an atmosphere perfect for true learning:  the kind that changes souls, opens minds and invigorates the intellect…”.

 

“The classroom environment was fantastic.  The amount of energy brought to the class everyday was outstanding.  The confidence shown by the teacher inspired the students to do their best.  I personally felt that the teacher was very approachable and allowed for consultation upon request.  This would also add to the classroom environment making each class more enjoyable.  Dr. Sandness has a unique style and energy that I wish you could find throughout all of the teaching staff.”

 

“The professor is wonderful, exciting, excited, engaged, engaging.  [She] loves her job and the students [and] makes the material interesting.  She is a fair marker, perfectly acceptable grades that leave room for improvement while challenging you to work harder and rewarding you for accomplishments.  She is the best teacher I have ever had, and I will take any course she offers.”

 

“The professor is remarkable.  Brilliant, kind, caring and giving, she is the best professor I have ever had.  She forces students to pay attention with invigorating lectures and demands that we work to the best of our ability.  It has truly been a powerful experience being in her presence.”

 

“She simply makes me glad to be in this course.”

 

“I deeply want to thank you for the incredible, sensational, fantastic and the most moving experience that I have had in your class.  You are a wonderful and amazing professor, and any class is lucky to have you”.

 

“I also feel that you were an outstanding professor, and unlike any teacher I have ever had”.

 

“[My $9500 scholarship] would not have happened without your help”.

 

“It really is because of your support and encouragement that I had enough courage to apply to grad school and envision a future I always wanted but didn’t think possible.”

 

“It is nothing short of a miracle that I came to St. FX and have not only finished this degree but will go on to study further.  The actual doing of this is not the miracle; the miracle lies in the confidence and belief that it can be done.  Thank you for encouraging me to search for authenticity and enabling me to believe in my own abilities.  Thank you for helping me to believe in miracles.”