University of South Florida

USF Graduate School
Thank Your Professor Submissions:

Professor's Name	What Individuals are Saying About Them
Professor/Instructor Cheryl A. Paul	Thank you for making our practicum experience this summer so enjoyable. i feel that we all grew as clinicians and learned so much from your guidance. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with such a wonderful fellow SLP's and have your guidance, albeit for a short time. You were amazing!
Professor/Instructor Rosemary Closson	Dr. Closson, I have appreciated your advice, your warmth and your enthusiasm since I stepped foot into the door of our department. You take the time to ensure that the students' best interests come first and you are not afraid to be candid with your students so they don't make mistakes. It is a joy to have you in Adult, Continuing and Higher Education. We are better because of it.
Professor/Instructor Liliana Rodriguez-Campos	Liliana, it goes without saying how much of a joy ae you in my life. You have helped me to learn and receive great gratification from our work in evaluation. I have learned so much about myself and how to use an appreciative perspective to POSITIVELY view the world. Here we are 5 classes later and better for it! Thank you for all you have done. You are a blessing to my life and the lives of those you touch.
Professor/Instructor Robert Dedrick	Thank you for challenging us to be better students while leaving us room to grow and become the researchers we are intended to be.
Professor/Instructor Waynne James	Dr. James, I have appreciated meeting you and having you as a professor during my time in the doctoral program. It has been great to not only get to know you, but to also have someone that is clear and honest about the road to Jerico. Thanks so much for all you do.
Professor/Instructor William H. Young	Dr. Young, thanks for all you do to keep us going in this program. The time you have taken to help us learn the way has made a difference in the lives of all of us in the program. We appreicate you. Thank you for keeping us first and for staying grounded.
Professor/Instructor Dr.Arslan Huseyin	Dr.Arslan is an excellent teacher.Very supportive and helpful. I am very proud to be his student.
Professor/Instructor Dr. Elaine Howes	I want to thank Dr. Howes first of all for allowing me to enter the MAT Science Education program. My undergrad GPA wasn't quite what it should have been. With my work experience, she realized that I had potential and felt that I would be an asset to the school system and so agreed to have me apply for the program. I've never been so excited and proud of myself for having been able to continue my education by being allowed into this program. I've learned so much from my other professors as well as from Dr. Howes. She's a very down to earth person who provides so much feedback on all assignments showing you how to improve your teaching and writing strategies.
Professor/Instructor Mary Lou Morton	You consistently demonstrate the ideals you expect and demand from others.
Professor/Instructor Stephen E. Saddow	Dr. Saddow has helped me immensely with many aspects of three degrees, bachelors through Ph.D. He has facilitated many trips to study abroad at national laboratories in Germany and Italy. He taught me not just how to get the job done, but to do it wisely.
Professor/Instructor Heide Castaneda	I want to thank my professor for being an excellent supervisor. She provided support and guidance with true enthusiasm throughout my research and thesis write-up. I learned a lot from her. I am very thankful to her.
Professor/Instructor Valerie Janesick	This professor inspired me. Not only did I find her delivery of instruction intriguing, I also found her confidence admirable. She was very supportive not only in discussing our qualitative projects, but mentoring us on the doctoral process. She encouraged me to read, by exposing me to some amazing literature. I enjoyed taking her classes.
Professor/Instructor Joan Kaywell	Joan Kaywell has been my mentor, idol, and friend since 1989 when I began the USF COE. She lives through me in every minute of interaction in the education of a child. She taught me how to teach, think and how to love through teaching. She is my hero!
Professor/Instructor Paul Terry	I wish they could make you the Superintendent of the Nation! Dr. Terry- All kidding put to the side- I appreciate your mastery in education. I was excited to learn in your classes. You gave me an opportunity to earn an A in your class and do it creatively. Thank you so much! Robin Ruiz 2009
Professor/Instructor Dr. Frank McKinzie	Professors come in many flavors - You are the Best of the Best! You brought to class the traditional and technical understanding of Education. You not only showed me ethics you taught me ethics becuase of who you are. You introduced me to Jonathan Kosel and helped me understand that we have a lot to be thankul for in Florida unlike other states that are less fortunate. I realize what a huge responsibility education leadership is. Thanks for helping me get there! Robin Ruiz
Professor/Instructor David Johnson, Ph.D.	This under recognized faculty member serves a vital and often undervalued service as a mentor to the LGBTQ student body across both graduate and undergraduate populations; the visibility of LGBTQ scholarship produced by David Johnson is particularly important to the diversity of USF and illustrates how USF is actively pursuing it's mission; David also is especially valuable as a committee member having already produced a textbook in his discipline and possesses a depth of knowledge about US history and is uncommonly adept at communicating and imparting that knowledge to all his students. He deserves to be rewarded and recognized - indeed a failure to do so is an indictment against progressive thought for USF as a whole.
Professor/Instructor Dr. Elizabeth Barnett Pathak	Over the past year I have been impressed by several aspects of her teaching style. The most impressive is the level of preparation that she clearly puts into each class session. She requires a high level of involvement from her students but this expected level is surpassed by her own involvement and understanding of the material that is covered. This nominee also brings a certain methodical approach to her classes that I appreciate. Her expectations are clearly articulated at the beginning of the course and any changes to these expectations are brought about with a timely warning that displays a level of respect for the student. This teaching style has inspired me to be methodical and motivated me to transcend mediocrity in my own studies and instead mimic the excellence that I observe in this professor.
Professor/Instructor Dr. Stephanie Bryant	Dr. Bryant is truly committed to her students. She cares about their experience and values their input. She is always available to help and consistently works to improve the SOA and provide opportunities for her students. We’re lucky to have her.
Professor/Instructor Steven Sanders	Steve Sanders has made a remarkable impact on my career here at USF. He has not only guided me in the right directions learning through the process of my PhD, but he has been a positive outlet and colleague that I trust and highly respect. This incredibly challenging degree has been an amazing process and I owe much of that to Steve Sanders.
Professor/Instructor Gary Lemons	Professor Lemons does a terrific job of modeling a feminist pedagogical classroom as he teaches the course. His enthusiasiam and dedication are always with us in the classroom and because of him, I will be a better student and teacher.
Professor/Instructor Sara L, Crawley	Dr. Crawley has a unique way of creating a conversation that reinforces ideas and issues both past and present in connection with the conversation in the classroom. She is relaxed and patient in the classroom but sets and holds a high standard for her students.
Professor/Instructor Dr. Laura Runge	I think this is a great idea considering all of the sites used to vent about professors. I just want to thank Dr. Runge for having the guts to stick by potentially marginal students and to give them the support and confidence they need in order to succeed and be positive representations for USF. She has been my inspiration and the reason for my desire to complete the entire program! Thank you.
Professor/Instructor Dorian Vizcain	I have a great deal of trouble analyzing statistics. Dr. Vizcain spent extra time after class to answer addition questions. He would go over material until we were sure we understood a concept. He also demystified statistics and made the class really fun! I also enjoyed the way he made the information applicable to us in our careers.
Professor/Instructor Catherine Chiaradonna	I just wanted to thank you for not only letting us call you by first name, but for your wonderful feedback on our work. You truly inspire me to do better, and I am always looking forward to submitting my work to you because you appreciate it. Thank you for always responding in a timely manner and for your high level of organization! You make graduate school worthwhile.
Professor/Instructor Dr. Linda Evans	Dr. Evans has an incredible passion for education, literacy, and language. I loved being in her class and more importantly she helped guide me and offered me opportunities to grow. Thanks you Ms. Evans for all your support and I will never forget you!

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