I have been very privileged to teach stellar students at the University of Utah, Colorado State University, and Front Range Community College. Their evaluations of my teaching are included in the folders below.
Highlights of written student feedback include:
“Was one of my favorite instructors I have had throughout my entire time in college. Everything from class engagement to class formatting was amazing.”
“The instructor made the class inclusive by welcoming all viewpoints and questions as well as respecting all identities.”
“Sarah was amazing at including everyone in the conversation!”
“Economics is a difficult subject for me, but the way you taught it was not only manageable, but interesting, as you applied real world scenarios to the topics we were learning about.”
“This was my first semester back in school in over a decade and I was pleased to have teacher who is committed to what she does”
“As a student with accommodations, the way this class was structured was incredibly helpful and not overwhelming at any point.”
“This course challenged me to think deeply about preconceived ideas, social norms, and unconscious/ingrained viewpoints. This is important because it allowed me to continue to grow and progress my ideas and values through consideration and understanding of other worldly viewpoints.”
“She was very approachable and friendly and easy to talk to. She is probably the most understanding professor I have had.”
“Amazing instructor that cares about her students and their ability to learn.”
Summary of scores from student course surveys:
100% of students in Fall 2023 Feminist Economics indicated they would recommend the instructor; 100% also recommend the course.
96% of students in Fall 2023 Political Economy of Race, Class and Gender, indicated they would recommend the instructor; 90% recommend the course.
94% of students in Fall 2022 Principles of Macroeconomics courses at the University of Utah indicated they would recommend the instructor; 84% recommend the course.
100% of Colorado State University respondents in the 2020-2021 academic year indicated that the inclusive environment was a strength of the course.
Faculty peer evaluations of my teaching have noted:
“Her personality comes through even at the distance of cloud learning and that is a salient strength in this course, minimizing the sense of aloneness and alienation that can pervade asynchronous learning.”
“There is a lot of ‘real-world’ content in this course meant to draw a clear and direct line between theorizing and real-world issues.”
“The students work well together, which demonstrates that you’ve created a culture of collaboration and community.”
“You clearly have a strong rapport with your students as they were willing to ask you questions about the assignment and content.”
“Great engagement, especially in the second half of the class, with discussion groups addressing specific questions.”
“Well-organized lecture”
“Presentation style clear, loud, and upbeat air.”