Faculty Favorites 2020-2021

• About
• Nomination Periods
• 2020-2021 "Top 4"
• 2020-2021 Nominations

About the Award

All faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants nominated will be invited to attend the Celebration of Teaching and Learning. All student nominations are posted on the Faculty Favorite Award website.

Additionally, there will be a smaller pool named as top nominees, with no more than one nominee per academic department, drawn from those who receive the most nominations. These "Top" Faculty Favorites will be recognized campus-wide through UofL Today and on a banner that is displayed on the front of Ekstrom Library in early February. Instructors are eligible to be featured as a "Top" Faculty Favorite every five years.

2021-2022 Nomination Periods

The fall 2021 nomination period opens on November 15 and closes on December 17.

The spring 2022 nomination period opens on April 4 and closes on May 13.

2020-2021 "Top 4"

The Delphi Center is proud to announce the "Top 4" Faculty Favorites for 2020-2021

• Raymond Chastain
  Physics and Astronomy
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Deserves it!
  
  Dr. Chastain always above and beyond to help each and every student learn and succeed in his class. He was very understanding when things would come up because life was crazy this past semester and much uncertainly in a lot of different aspects. He is able to teach the class in a challenging but attainable way.
  
  Genuinely great teacher. The chem teachers need to take notes from this guy.
  
  he care
  
  One of the best teachers I have ever had. He made a difficult subject more appealing and easier to learn.
  
  He was very good at accommodating the jumbled class schedule with covid.
  
  Dr. Chastain is a professor that goes an extra 100 miles instead of one. He makes videos along with countless practice problems on each subject that unravels the most complex concepts of physics like an elementary teacher unraveling the letters of the alphabets.
  
  Chastain, You're a real one and made this class super stress free 99% of the time. You really deserve this especially with how this semester was. Best
  
  Dr. Chastain has been so helpful, especially during the pandemic. He is always checking in on his students and is very flexible. He offers supplemental sessions and information to ensure that there are enough opportunities for us to understand the material and succeed in his course. I have thoroughly enjoyed being in his class.
  
  Just an amazing teacher. He is so passionate about his students. He ensures everyone is learning and explains it another way if needed. Also very helpful during the time of covid.
  
  Has always been highly helpful, understanding, and is always willing to help with anything.
  
  Best professor I've ever had. Pushes his students to be the best they can be but actually cares for his students at the same time.
  
  Dr. Chastain understands the difficulties students face, especially in the face of a global pandemic. He listens to his students and ensures that everyone is given the resources they need to succeed. He truly cares about his job, and he puts in the maximum effort for his classes.
  
  Best teacher I've had.
  
  None.
  
  Despite the difficult material, Dr. Chastain has made this class my favorite. He's always open and approachable to his students, and his interactive teaching style is great. He's terrific at ensuring students learn the material without unnecessary stress. Especially with this semester, he has been so understanding. Overall, he is a great role model and fantastic professor.
  
  He's efficient and reasonable at the same time. Perfect for physics.
  
  He is one of the few professors that I have that genuinely cares about their students. He really cares about what learning activities work best for his students and he understands the importance of mental health.
  
  Chastain was one of the greatest instructors I have ever had. He understood the challenges with covid and related to every student on that level. You could easily tell he cared about everyone and made online class fun.
  
  Professor Chastain is very caring and supportive. He constantly seeks to help his students and works hard to teach his class in a clear and interesting manner.
  
  Raymond Chastain's class was very fun, he was an amazing professor.
  
  He has been so reasonable during these hard times. I think he deserves the reward because he actually tries to participate in my learning. He doesn't just post videos for us to learn and no lectures. He has videoed and practice problems and doesn't base our whole grade on tests which is an inaccurate way of determining students competency in a subject.
  
  Dr. Chastain made coming back to school and being forced to take an online class not only bearable, but enjoyable. He was always upbeat and ready to teach each of his students some physics with a smile on his face
  
  Professor Chastain is a fantastic professor, who has taken great strides to ensure his students are able to thoroughly learn and understand his material during this unusual semester. He has been very flexible and he has given us many opportunities for higher learning in this course. He has been one of the most supportive professors I have had during the COVID semester.
  
  Really cares for his students. Helped us sooo much in the craziness of this semester. He truly wants us to succeed. I wouldn't have passed this class with any other professor.
  
  Dr. Chastain has been an exceptional teacher especially during the covid-19 pandemic. Compared to many other professors I have had, he has been one of the most caring, thoughtful, and understanding which I personally believe is necessary for an outstanding professor. He cares about his students, their grades, and futures; instead of simply about getting his job done.
  
  Professor Chastain provides multiple ways to learn, he deeply cares about my learning, as well as every other student. The best professor I have had here!
  
  He was one of the only teachers who actually listened to our problems or concerns as students
  
  Dr. Chastain is an excellent professor all around. This semester, he was engaging and went above and beyond to help his students given the difficulties presented by the pandemic. He deserves recognition!
  
  Professor Chastain was so understanding when it came to our unusual situation with Covid. He thoroughly explains everything in class and although we were online he made it feel comfortable and easy to have a normal relationship with him. He made us feel comfortable to ask questions or talk about whatever we need.
  
  Professor Chastain doesn't require much text. He is the one of most down to earth, understanding, caring, accommodating, funny, kind professor I have had. He will go out of the way for the student even if the student hasn't been the best student in return. Truly a man who loves teaching and helping other.
  
  Out of all my professors he has been the most understanding about the transition to online school and was willing to adapt to what we needed.
  
  He really cared a lot about his students and also did a good job with getting his message across through online class structure.
  
  Dr. Chastain understood from the student prospective what it means to be a student during a pandemic. He was helpful and created a safe space to voice our concerns, and incorporated our needs into the class. He spent a great amount of time helping all individuals understand key concepts, and created opportunities to get help outside of class time.
  
  Dr. Chastain has gone above and beyond all semester to make sure that his students are taken care of. He has made this semester bearable, especially with having the class completely remote. His dedication to his students shows. He prioritized our mental health, while still ensuring that we are learning. I cannot say enough good things about him.
  
  Dr. Chastain made online learning seem easy. Online classes are draining, but he encouraged participation and I actually felt like I learned. He is a great teacher and mentor
  
  He is an excellent Physics professor and I really enjoyed his class.
  
  Great Teacher!!!
  
  An amazing professor, has the students success always in mind.
  
  Dr. Chastain handled online classes flawlessly. He is very kind and was extremely knowledgeable. On several occasions, I would join class early and have conversations with him and other students that were great. Overall an absolutely amazing professor.
  
  HE IS AWESOMEEEEEEE. Great teacher made physics great even with covid.
  
  Chastain was an excellent teacher that was always looking out for what was best for his students. He answered emails religiously, made several avenues available for success, showed genuine care for his students grades, and laid out the course very simple and easy to navigate. One of Chastain's best attributes was his flexibility when it came to issues arising in class.
  
  Great teacher and supper supportive with everything I do with being a woman in STEM!
  
  Professor Chastain always wants to make sure his students understand what he is teaching and will go above and beyond to help students.
  
  Professor Chastain has turned online learning into an amazing experience. Absolutely zero complaints.
  
  Chastain has proven that he cares about his students. He will go out of his way to make sure that you are understanding the material. For the way he teaches, because of his interest on the student's learning abilities, for being sympathetic and understanding about this difficult time I believe he should be recognized and honored with this award to show him our appreciation
  
  He cares and understands for students. He teaches on a level that is very easy to understand for people who has little to no prior understanding of the course. He is very accessible outside of class. His office hours are in reasonable hours that fit for most students. He responds to email fairly quick. He is explains questions and how to solve problems well in writings.
  
  Dr. Chastain has been one of the only professors this semester that has not only helped his students effectively learn difficult material, but has also been understanding of the unprecedented circumstances that may be present while students learn during a pandemic.
  
  Professor Chastain is an impressive educator and was very well-adapted to remote instruction. Prof. Chastain created an atmosphere of support and encouragement, which I felt carried over into student-to-student interaction. Dr. Chastain was very supportive and compassionate, which was greatly appreciated during such an unusual and challenging semester.
  
  Dr. Chastain has made a significant positive impact on my time at UofL this semester. His knowledge of the material and ability to communicate said knowledge to student has been unparalleled. Other students in his class have the same positive view of Dr. Chastain. Out of all my classes so far, Dr. Chastain has been my favorite professor and is deserving of this title.
  
  Cared about the students success, low pressure course, and actually taught his course.
  
  Professor Chastain is the only educator who's been organized and adaptable through covid. I always knew what my grade was and I always knew the value of assignments. This is the only class that I fully understood what I was learning and it shows with several perfect test scores. If Professor Chastain isn't top 4 we're going to have some issues .˜¤
  
  Dr. Chastain is one of the best professors I've had during my time at UL. He truly cares about the success and general well-being of his students. He communicates regularly and effectively, and he offers many opportunities outside of the classroom for help with the material.
  
  Chastain is always willing to help and make it accessible to everyone. The course is hard but I actually learned and he wants all his students to succeed.
  
  Dr. Chastain is an amazing professor who genuinely cares about the well being of his students. He goes out of his way to make sure we are all comfortable and caught up in his class and I thoroughly enjoyed his class despite it being all online.
  
  He was always open and understanding to students questions.
  
  I think he's been one of the most understanding professors that I have had. He makes classes enjoyable in an online format. The way he teaches allows everyone to ask questions
  
  Professor Chastain is the best!
  
  Fantastic instructor
  
  Dr. Chastain has been extremely understanding and willing to adapt during times where instruction has been a challenge on an instructor to student level. Dr. Chastain's care for his students is extremely clear when taking his class and his class was a refreshing experience even during these uncertain times.
  
  Best professor I've ever had. Kept morale high and stress levels low. Conveyed relatively hard physics material extremely well through his hilariously amazing lectures.
  
  The most amazing professor at UofL. During this time, he made us feel valid for the feelings we had during this pandemic. He went above and beyond for this class to make sure we learned the material.
  
  Cool guy.
  
  Great professor! Really seemed to care about my learning and also seemed to enjoy teaching. One of the best professors I have had at UofL.
  
  He is a great instructor, very patient, always well-prepared and update the course so that it can match to his students' needs
  
  Dr. Chastain is a professor that genuinely cares about his students. He has made the effort to turn his online class into a virtual classroom for his students to share their ideas, and he knows how to make a hard subject easier to learn. Dr. Chastain definitely deserves this award and recognition.
  
  Overall great professor, works with students to help us reach our full potential. Great person too, very funny and understanding.
  
  He was very accommodating to the class and very understanding if we struggled and always wanted to make sure we had time to go over the material. Best professors I've had yet!
  
  Dr. Chastain has been such a wonderful light in this trying time. Somehow, he managed to make both a difficult subject and a difficult time substantially better with his presence. On top of this, he also taught exponentially well and truly valued and asked for our feedback. Dr. Chastain, is to me, the definition of what all professors and teachers should aspire to be.
  
  Throughout this tough time of online school, he is one of the only teachers who has figured out how to work it the best and keep everyone in a good mood. He also cares about each and every one of us more than I have seen any teacher care in my life.
  
  Dr. Chastain has been the most amazing and supportive professor I have had throughout my college career. I feel like my grade is reflective of my knowledge and I feel as thought I was able to really learn and understand the content of a very difficult class under the direction of Dr. Chastain.
• Ryan Luke
  Mathematics
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Helped me out a lot
  
  It comes across very clearly that his number one priority is his student's success. Dr. Luke does everything he can to teach, show and explain the knowledge he has and pass that along to every one of his students. As a future math teacher myself, I hope to one day be half the teacher Dr. Luke is. He deserves all the recognition he can get for being a great teacher!
  
  The nicest professor I have thus far and is always nice/understanding when asked questions. Plus he makes some jokes throughout class that bring some enjoyment into algebra.
  
  He was super nice! During the semester, he set reasonable timelines in place and was always willing to help. am sure that all of my classmates appreciate him very much. He is one of the most understanding teachers that I've ever had. He makes sure that all students understands while teaching or lets people ask questions. Best professor ever!
  
  Dr. Luke made me feel empowered and comfortable in our class when asking questions or about things I did not understand. I really appreciate all the work and effort he put into our class, make sure we not only could complete our assignments but that we understood the material. I don't know an educator who still does this.
  
  Dr. Luke was very generous and helpful throughout the course, to all students in general which I could see. He allowed me chances to help improve myself through this course so I could stay on track. I am grateful to him and thank him for that. He is a nice person and a good professor that I recommend.
  
  Dr. Luke was an excellent teacher who educated us not only gave us the knowledge and equations needed in solving real world application, but also gave us real insight to situations that happen in life.
  
  Dr. Luke is by far the most understanding and accommodating professor I have ever had. During these unprecedented times, he made sure every student that took his class had the resources to succeed whether that was breaking down an equation even more during a lecture or posting the lecture recording after class for review.
  
  An amazing teacher, he's gracious with all of his students. And has made many accommodations due to Covid and how hard this semester has been. He's always willing to help his students, and he actually cares that we succeed and know the content in his class. His TA's are very insightful as well and are always willing to help out.
  
  Dr. Luke was outstanding. The professor would do literally everything in his power to help the students to get good grades or with technical issues with the online portion of class. I have no other words other than fantastic.
  
  He cares. Even when the students don't see it or thinks he doesn't he cares. He's there to always help and takes our learning and to heart and honestly is saddened and hurt when we fail. One of my favorites at UofL.
  
  Working with Dr. Luke this semester has been so awesome. He is always considerate, helpful, and has conducted our class with so much grace this semester. Statistics has never been a favorite course of mine, but working with Dr. Luke has made it feel even more applicable.
  
  Very good at what he does, and in a non-traditional manner
  
  Dr. Luke has been one of the most accommodating professors in the midst of the everything happening this year. He has proved how dedicated he is to his students' education as well as their mental wellbeing.
  
  Dr. Luke is a professor who truly cares about the well-being of his students. During almost all of our online lectures, he always mentioned that he hoped we were doing well and that if we ever needed anything, to reach out.
  
  Dr. Luke was very helpful to me this semester. My Chromebook doesn't support Respondus and he offered solutions for me to take his tests. I accidentally missed a test because I forgot about it, and emailed him to let him know that I understand I'd be receiving a zero, but he responded and told me he would open the test back up for me to take, which I really appreciated.
  
  I had an extremely positive learning experience in Dr. Luke's LEAD 601 course. He performed exceptionally in explaining complex concepts in class lecture and was very caring towards students.
  
  Dr. Luke is one of the best professors I have had. Dr. Luke not only took the circumstances of this semester and made the online class super engaging, he also made sure to provide a warm, inclusive environment. I can say that I actually enjoy math now, have improved confidence, and that is a testament to a great professor.
  
  Dr. Luke was able to make connections with students, even though everything was virtual. He had so much faith and hope in us and never doubted us for a second. He only wanted to see us succeed in his class.
  
  Dr. Ryan Luke was incredibly kind in giving me an extension on an assignment I had completely forgotten about due to personal issues in my life that came on incredibly suddenly. He was very kind in his response and offered me support not only so that my grade wouldn't tank, but also let me know that I am supported, which I really appreciated. He deserves this tenfold.
  
  Dr. Luke was the best professor I have had throughout my college experience. I am not very good at math but he was able to explain everything in a way that makes sense. He encouraged questions and discussions. You can tell he is very passionate about math and teaching.
  
  Professor Luke strives for greatness everyday. He teaches and designs his courses to not only benefit student success, but student learning. After taking 2 of his courses and I can attest to the quality of his teaching and his ability to bring out the best in his students. I think that he is more than deserving of this award, and should be recognized appropriately.
  
  I absolutely without a doubt would nominate my calculus instructor for faculty favorite choice due to his accommodations during these difficult times during the pandemic and his complete understanding and utter care for the students he teaches. absolutely loved the care he put in his lectures. he truly deserves the nomination if not anyone else.
  
  I am nominating Dr. Luke because he is dedicated to helping each of his students succeed in his course. The course is challenging, but Dr. Luke has provided us with many resources including online videos, tutorials, lessons, anything someone would need to understand his course. He always makes time outside of class to help us understand the material.
  
  Dr. Luke was a really great professor; knew how to relate to his students in a way that made the work environment extremely comfortable.
  
  Dr. Luke helped me excel in math after I've taken and failed 3 other math classes! He was so amazing, flexible and understanding! He met with me individually to help me with a few assignments I didn't quite understand. He told us the first day of class that he wanted each of us to succeed, and I think that's something that's rare amongst college professors!
  
  He has always been so kind and willing to help!
  
  He is amazing
  
  Dr. Ryan Luke has been really supportive. Even though he has deadlines he made sure that we reached them and he supported us through all of our work. He truly cares about his students.
  
  Dr. Luke is smart, enthusiastic and responsive professor who cares about students and is an advocate for social justice. Bravo.
• Manuel Medina
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Excellent instructor, always willing to offer time and assistance to students. Dr. Medina treats his students with great respect and cares a lot about each student's
  
  Dr. Medina is my faculty favorite because he is constantly looking for new ideas to help the students to connect the content he teaches with our community. His commitment goes beyond his duties as a regular professor designing a Latin Film Festival and a Program Abroad every year.
  
  Dr. Medina has made an impact on my first year here at UofL. He is friendly makes me feel at home at UofL. He is incredibly kind and helps all of his students know how valuable our education is. He is a caring and accommodating professor who always prioritizes his students' needs. The University of Louisville needs more professors like Dr. Medina.
  
  Dr. Medina is an outstanding professor, very helpful with his students and former students, always willing to listen, guide and mentor any students who need it or ask him. U of L is very lucky to have this very committed and passionate teacher in their staff.
  
  A great professor and advisor. He is willing to go above and beyond for his students.
  
  I am a former student of Dr. Medina's. Dr. Medina deserves this award, as he excelled in teaching about Latin American cinema and helping students grasp materials they had never studied. Dr. Medina was also eager to see his students succeed, and went out of his way to assist them. Dr. Medina also excels at organizing his resources.
  
  Dr. Medina is one of the best professors I have ever had. He works to ensure that we understand the content and goes above and beyond to help us. I have never been challenged academically the way I have in his classes, which has helped immensely intellectual growth.
  
  Dr. Medina was one of my best professors throughout my college career. He challenges his students while encouraging creativity. He is incredibly supportive of his students and readily accepts student feedback. While his class was one of my more difficult Spanish courses, I learned more advanced vocabulary, grammar, and history than in any other course.
  
  Dr. Medina is an outstanding professor! All of the classes that he teaches are very interesting and super fun! He really cares about his students and never hesitates to go the extra mile to help us out! He is the G.O.A.T.(Greatest of all time)!
  
  Dr. Medina was a kind yet stern instructor who pushed for us to be analytical on our approach to Latin film. I appreciate him for his knowledge and guidance.
  
  Dr. Medina is a superb professor and advisor. He is challenging and demands a lot from his students, and it's because of that, I always felt like I was able to walk away from his class with so much new knowledge and admiration for the topic studied that semester.
  
  Dr. Medina is a dedicated instructor who uses different mediums to engage his students. He introduces students to populations and topics that are marginalized and underrepresented. I have taken three of his classes, each covered a broad range of material from different points of view. Dr. Medina is the type of professor that everyone hopes to have.
  
  Dr. Medina was instrumental in my success as a MA student from 2001-2006 and again from 2017-2019. He cares about his students and instills the highest level of quality in his students and their Spanish abilities.
  
  Mr. Medina represents a perfect combination of professionalism, altruism, and something comparing with family relationships with students until the level of paternalism. Mister Doctor Medina inspires security and confidence in learning and in what has already been learned.
  
  I would like to nominate Dr. Medina. He has helped me to be successful both academically and professionally throughout the study at UofL. He recommended me for GTA ship when I asked him about how to get some teaching experience. He was always available for me when I needed guidance and advice.
  
  Dr. Medina is an excellent professor. He has a great knowledge of cinematography and teaches with a lot of passion. He is also very responsible for his work and is very dedicated to his students. I think he deserves this recognition.
  
  Dr. Medina's desire to teach and inspire students goes beyond any limitations. He has been able to make the most of his teaching creativity even during the current pandemic; in addition to his lectures he was able to maintain our beloved Spanish Film Festival-2020 alive, which was very successful this year even though it was presented through the internet.
  
  Dr. Medina has deeply influenced students' academic life; his attitude towards students is excellent. His principal aim is to make the student fully understand the materials and start their research.
  
  Dr. Medina is one of the most hard working professors I've encountered at the university. He works hard to create an engaging and comfortable environment for students to understand and critically think about the topics he teaches. My some of my favorite classes I took at the university were his.
  
  Dr. Medina goes the extra mile to ensure we are able to learn in interesting and applicable ways. He has played a key role in teaching me to look beyond my own point of view which has challenged me to look at the world with different eyes. His use of technology and media has made critical thinking about cultures and ideas something I can bring to everyday life.
  
  He is the most amazing person and instructor I have ever had in the master's program. He has a lot enthusiasm and dedication to the students' well-being and education. For her, as for many students, Dr. Medina has been a great support and a role model. For many years, he has been the organizer and promoter of the University of Louisville Latin American Film Festival.
  
  Dr. Medina is quite possibly my favorite professor of all time! His classes are super interactive and engaging! He incorporates various methods of instruction and his utilization of technology is impressive. Dr. Medina is an expert in his subject areas as well as a very supportive and caring instructor. A great all-around professor and human being!
  
  Dr. Medina was such a great help this semester. Remote learning was hard on all of us but he took the time to ask question and hear concerns on how to better teach remotely. He pushed me until I reach his high standard of excellence and helped me along the way so I didn't get overwhelmed. I am very thankful I had him as my professor this semester.
  
  Dr. Medina is a fantastic professor who is always willing to help his students. His courses are interesting and challenging and I learned so much in them. I was always excited when I knew that he was teaching a course and he was invaluable in helping me (and several other students at the same time!) with my directed research project for my master's degree.
  
  Good teacher and involved with the Spanish community of Louisville
• Rachel Pigg
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  She did very well in her style of teaching
  
  She's a great professor, she's really nice, and she has handled the switch to remote learning VERY well.
  
  She's really amazing. Always made sure that we understood the material and tried to make it interesting. Very understanding and nice!
  
  Dr. Pigg is a great professor and supports a great environment for both learning and comprehending the given material.
  
  One of the kindest people I've ever met.
  
  Best teacher
  
  Dr. Pigg has been the best biology professor I've had and she really needs to have the appreciation that she deserves with the pandemic switch over it felt like a real class and helped me a whole lot with learning
  
  Dr. Pigg was fantastic and made the biggest efforts to show her students she truly cared especially through times of Covid!
  
  She's the most deserving professor I have ever had. She made going online such an easy process and made my stress as a student less.(: Absolutely love her
  
  Dr. Pigg put an insane amount of effort into her remote class and cared about every student. She set her class up for learning and success. She was always there to listen and help with all problems. She is a great teacher.
  
  Works so hard not only to keep a smooth, yet structured and organized environment, but is also so genuine and shows she cares about her students and wants to see them succeed. She does her best to make that happen too.
  
  Great professor who teaches the content well and really cares about her students!
  
  She made taking an online class just like an actual classroom experience. I learned more than I thought I was able to. She was helpful at answering any questions that you have in many different ways if you still did not understand. Always on time and in a friendly mood. I have never enjoyed taking a class so much so I am taking her Bio 242 class. .
  
  Dr. Pigg has made such a difference in the Biology department and my life in general. As a student, I always appreciated her passion for helping others and explaining complex topics. She is one of the best professors at UofL!
  
  Dr. Pigg has made my first UofL class such a success! She's amazing!
  
  I LOOOOOVE Dr. Pigg! She is literally the best teacher/professor/mentor I have ever had. Her class and her kindness has impacted me in a way that I'll remember for the rest of my life!
  
  Dr. Pigg's classes are the most engaging and interesting for me this semester. She always has way to keep us engaged in the material and wants all of us to succeed.
  
  Great and kind professor
  
  Really loved her class and her teaching style. I actually learned in her class and I enjoyed having her as a teacher!
  
  Super sweet, funny, caring, very understanding and will help you with anything you need
  
  Dr. Pigg reaffirmed my love for biology and encouraged me to keep pursuing it at a collegiate level.
  
  Dr. Pigg is by far the best professor I've had the privilege of being educated by. Her teaching style is so friendly and rather than scold us for getting things wrong she takes it as an opportunity to reflect and educate to further our knowledge. She makes logging into a bio lecture so enjoyable because she is so passionate about the material and teaching others.
  
  Dr. Pigg was a phenomenal professor this semester. She did an amazing job transferring her BIO242 class online, making it incredibly organized, accessible, and as stress-free as possible. She is always friendly, understanding, and kind to her students, even in her largest classes. She works so hard and deserves recognition.
  
  Dr. Pigg is amazing! She is so helpful and genuinely cares about her students success.
  
  she's amazing and cares so much about her students and them learning and engaging.
  
  Dr. Pigg goes above and beyond for her students. The amount of effort she puts in to ensure that her students have enough information to do well in her class is amazing. I appreciate her character and how she motivated her students to do well. Truly a diamond in the rough kind of Professor here at UofL.
  
  She is an amazing teacher that puts so much time and energy into the course. You can tell she cares about all her students and wants them to succeed.

2020-2021 Nominations

• Shereen Abdelhalim
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Abdelhalim consistently taught our Arabic 201 class new and relevant information in a semester when I struggled to gain knowledge in most of my classes. It seems like she put in more of an effort than any other professor I had this semester. She always explains concepts to the best of her ability and takes the time to help out students who are struggling.
• Lois Abdelmalek
  Theatre Arts
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Prof. Abdelmalek is incredibly warm and endlessly demonstrates how much she cares for her students. She always made me feel heard and valued. I struggled w/ mental health issues this semester. If not for Prof. A and her constant caring encouragement, I'm not sure if I would have passed any of my classes. It made such a difference knowing that I had a professor who truly cared.
• Mikus Abolins-Abols
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. A has been a phenomenal professor especially during this uncertain and weird time in our world. He was challenging and taught the material well with a genuine concern and desire for his students to learn and succeed in his class. He made it clear that he cared about his students and that means a lot.
  
  Dr. A has made Biology fun again! He teaches in a way that makes us want to learn but not in a way that makes us feel like we are bad students if we don't understand.
  
  This man is a BLESSING.
  
  Dr. A is open to criticism on anything at anytime. He can admit when he makes a mistake and he goes out of his way to get feedback on class to make sure he is doing the best job he can during the semester. I really appreciate all of the work he puts into his class to make learning fun for us. I hope that my teachers in the coming years are even a little bit like Dr. A :)
  
  This professor makes me feel like he wants me to understand the material and is willing to help if I don't feel confident on any of the material.
  
  I strongly recommend Dr. Abolins to be a Faculty Favorite, he has made online learning in a pandemic so painless and he genuinely cares about his students. As a first-semester freshman, not all professors were as accommodating as others but he rose above the rest. He makes learning biology fun.
  
  The Fall 2020 semester was challenging for us all, but Dr. A adapted his 240 course exceptionally well to an all-online environment. He always took the extra time with students, whether it was staying online after lectures, meeting with students via Teams, or even holding multiple exam review sessions over the course of the semester. He truly cares about his students.
  
  Dr. A always makes sure his students are doing well in the class and replies on time. He's very understanding of personal issues interfering with class work/ times and makes sure we all do our best.
• Jamie Abrams
  Brandeis School of Law
  Prof. Abrams structured the class in a way that was ideal for learning. Not only was her class amazing, Professor Abrams is an amazing person. She provided us with access to jobs, was available to help us personally, gave assistance to those who were struggling financially with different financial aid resources, and was always going above and beyond as our instructor.
• Leslie Abramson
  Brandeis School of Law
  He has been so helpful this entire semester. He was constantly available to answer practice problems and questions with thorough and personalized feedback. He held numerous review sessions. He was always kind and made sure to give us fun messages and current events to keep our spirits high throughout the semester!
  
  Wonderful, personable professor that always considers his students. He's always available to help and makes sure we're not on the verge of freaking out from a hard topic!
• Wilmer Abshier
  School of Dentistry
  Dr. Abshier is one of the most helpful faculty in the school. He is encouraging, kind, and is great at taking advantage of an airport unity to teach the students. He is one of the few faculty able to do this without making the students feel belittled. He is someone that we all know we can go to for any help and we are comfortable going to him.
• Amy Acklin
  School of Music
  Dr. Acklin was a fantastic teacher this semester adapting her teaching methods to the class all the way until the end. Even though we had to move classrooms every 30mins she never failed to be prepared and always offered her time to everyone even going as far as teaching me in the parking lot of Cardinal Stadium an hour before kickoff when I was struggling with a topic!
  
  Dr. Acklin always has a positive outlook, and treats her students like family. She is the most energetic professor I have ever met, and she gives off the energy that she loves her students and job, and her students feed off of that.
• Jodi Adams
  Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Jodi has been instrumental in helping me begin my education at U of L. She has guided me from the KDE New Teacher Initiative into continuing my education with the university and has been an amazing resource in helping me through the process and easing me back into the classroom after am 8 year hiatus. She is an asset to your program without doubt.
• V. Joshua Adams
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Throughout the semester Professor Adams was very accommodating with deadlines and class attendance. The atmosphere he provides in the classroom allows me to enjoy class while also being able to learn the material, on top of this he is very funny and always made me laugh. I always knew I didn't have to stress about ENGL 105 because of Dr. Adams.
• Meera Alagaraja
  Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Meera is the best professor I have had. She cares about the subject matter, students and learning. My only regret is that I only had her in one class. She is A+ and I appreciate the experience of learning from her. Again, A+
  
  Dr. Alagaraja is the most helpful instructor I have had at U of L. She goes out of her way to be sure students understand the class content and always provides helpful feedback.
  
  Beyond explaining tricky concepts, and clear exceptional teaching, Dr. A gives you her cell number and expects for you to use it. Any professor who checks in on you after your dog dies or is happy you're on the call when you texted the night before from the hospital is worth their weight in gold. She is truly invested in her students' wellbeing above and beyond grades.
  
  Amazing professor that goes the extra mile. She is second to none!
  
  Dr. Alagaraja is a great instructor committed to the learning of all of her students. She is dedicated, organized, prepared and interested in every aspect of the teaching experience. She also demonstrates a wide experience in the field. Dr. Alagaraja helped me understand the real meaning of working as a consultant and has motivated me to go further in this field.
  
  Over the years I have known Dr. Alagaraja she has always been extremely supportive and encouraging of me as a student. She often reminds me of what I'm capable of and provides reassurance that I can succeed. Additionally, she has encouraged me to challenge my assumptions and flex outside of my comfort zone. I truly appreciate her as a faculty member and as a mentor.
  
  Dr. A is a phenomenal educator and human being. She taught so well and continuously helped to re-ignite my passion for research, providing hope and light throughout a dark year. I am not sure I would still be at UofL without her support. Dr. A truly rescued me from despair through her teaching, mentorship, and, above all, genuine compassion and interest in the stories of others.
• Mollie Aleshire
  School of Nursing
  Dr. Aleshire has guided me through the process of my DNP project with respect and understanding. She takes extra time if needed to make sure I understand the concepts.She has taught me so much and inspires me to put forth my very best in all things, not just my project. I will be forever grateful for Dr. Aleshire's contribution to my education.
• Khaldoun Almousily
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Awesome professor
  
  This is my third semester at UofL and Khaldoun is by far the best professor I've had in any department. He cares so much about his students and teaching Arabic, it really makes you want to learn and work hard in the class.
  
  He's always sure to brighten your day!
  
  Truly passionate about both teaching and Arabic. Easily the best teacher I've had at UofL
  
  Dr. Almousily is one of the kindest professors I have ever had. He is very open and available to all of his students. What I love the most about Dr. Almousily is his attitude. He radiates positivity and shares it with others daily. He often reminds the class that "life is beautiful" which is not only an important thing to hear, but a special reminder during hard times.
  
  Professor Almousily is an excellent teacher. His lectures are entertaining and engaging, he has a very positive attitude which is so beneficial for a student, lastly, his leniency during this semester has been so helpful to a lot of students. He is the type of professor that makes class fun and makes you look forward to watching the lectures.
  
  Awesome guy in general. Loves his students and does everything he can to push us to succeed.
  
  Professor Khaldoun has done his best with accommodating with students about assignments in this rough time. He has also still found a way to make his class enjoyable to attend. He carries the Arabic department on his back and he sprinkles life stories and life lessons to make every word worth listening to
  
  I loved how Professor Almousily wanted to get his students enthusiastic about learning Arabic. He was very encouraging and made his lectures entertaining.
  
  Hands down the greatest professor at the University of Louisville.
  
  Professor Almousily has changed my life. His enthusiasm is beyond what I have seen from other professors.
  
  he is the best.
  
  Literally, the best professor at UofL
  
  Khaldoun works extra hard to make sure that students understand the topic at hand. In his class, he strives to make every student feel comfortable safe within the environment. Unlike other professors who will easily ignore your request for extra work, he is willing to put in the time. In his class, I always know where I stand and that he is truly advocating for my success.
  
  Professor Khaldoun Almousily made a positive difference in my life!
  
  Professor Almousily does not stop at just teaching you the language, he makes sure you really understand it, are able to speak it, and makes learning fun. Not only that, but also he takes time to teach us some of the culture as well. Even over online teaching I learned a lot this semester and really appreciate the work and care he puts into his classes.
• Tammi Alvey Thomas
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  With the pandemic and everything going, she makes school less stressful. She very understanding!
• Amir Amini
  Electrical and Computer Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Amini challenges you to your limit. He cares and puts a lot of effort trying to impart the knowledge onto you. In the end your grade might look bad but undoubtedly you've learned and grown tremendously
• David Anderson
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  David Anderson put his students at the top of his priory list even in the midst of dealing with the death of his elderly mother to Covid. Absolutely amazing professor!
  
  Dr. Anderson is incredibly knowledgeable, very passionate, and compassionate. He truly cares about his field as well as his students.
• Jennifer Anderson
  Political Science
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Anderson is by far my favorite professor. She is extremely engaging in class and inspires a deeply rooted sense of passion and commitment to the subject material in class.
  
  Professor Anderson was very helpful both in and out of class. The feedback she provided on projects was great! She was almost always available outside of class for any questions.
  
  Professor Anderson had to be one of the most helpful and understanding professors out there. I am beyond thankful that I was able to take this class with her. She make me fall in love with Political Science and that too while it being a hybrid course. I believe there aren't enough word to describe Professor Anderson but she truly is one of the best.
  
  She was an amazing instructor and constructed really helpful group work as a class.
• Jane Andris
  Early Childhood Research Center
  College of Education and Human Development
  I enjoyed being in this instructor's class. I was always able to contact the instructor with any questions or concerns.
  
  I had a very difficult time this semester. Lots of immediate family health issues and had to move at the same time. Dr. Andris worked with me and kept me from having to drop the class. She was very accommodating and helpful during a very difficult time.
• Tony Arnold
  Brandeis School of Law
  Professor Arnold has been an exemplary model for successful online instruction. The effort and preparation he puts into each module does not go unnoticed. Professor Arnold truly cares about his students' success. His passion for helping others through property law is inspiring. Truly an outstanding professor, and individual.
  
  Professor Arnold is absolutely outstanding. He deserves every award imaginable that you can get. Wonderful, wonderful instructor and man.
• Mary Ashlock
  Communication
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Ashlock is one of the most caring professors I've ever had! She loves to be involved in students' school lives so she always asks us about our extracurriculars, athletics, jobs, etc. I always enjoy when she comes into class with a smile on her face and greets us like we haven't seen her in years. It's great!
• Geoff Bailey
  REACH/College of Education and Human Development
  Geoff Bailey is one of the most helpful professors in the College of Education. He is also very smart and makes sure his students understand the importance of the topic he is teaching.
• Kristin Baisch
  School of Nursing
  She is my favorite professor this semester. So nice and kind
  
  She is an incredible instructor who loves her students and makes learning so much fun! She is so knowledgeable in her field and it's very obvious how much she loves it.
• Charles Baker
  Criminal Justice
  College of Arts and Sciences
  He is an amazing teacher. I was struggling with deciding on either staying in criminal justice or switching majors but after taking his class sophomore year I stayed. Since then every class he teaches I've tried to take. Now I'm a senior and graduate in May. He's so inspiring and deserves this award.
• Diane Baker
  Special Education, Early Childhood and Prevention Science
  College of Education and Human Development
  Mrs. Baker is one of the most supportive professors I have ever had in my life. She has helped me form into the educator I am and will become with more experience. She also is very honest and upfront about how we should be as educators because we are going to be working in the best interests of our students.
• Ansyn Banks
  School of Music
  He's the man
  
  Out of all my teachers, Dr. Banks was the best at helping me cope with the current online environment.
• Robert Barker
  Information Systems, Analytics and Operations
  College of Business
  Professor Barker has done so much for me this semester. He has facilitated the transition to online learning in the best ways possible and makes students feel comfortable despite the changing environment. Professor Barker is the best professor I have had and I can't thank him enough for the lessons he has taught me, for life in the classroom and out.
  
  Was a great mentor who offered good advice and unique perspective of the business world
• Aaron Barnes
  Marketing
  College of Business
  Literally the best professor this semester. With the current circumstances he has made it super easy
• Brian Barnes
  Philosophy
  College of Arts and Sciences
  He is the best professor I've ever had. Despite a raging pandemic, and an abundance of students choosing to stay home for class, Professor Barnes was in the classroom every day giving every lecture is utmost attention. He truly cares, and it shows.
• Pauletta Baughman
  School of Dentistry
  She always goes above and beyond and is involved a lot of projects and committees at ULSD.
• Jennifer Bay-Williams
  Elementary, Middle and Secondary Teacher Education
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. B-W is so caring and flexible. She puts her heart into everything she teaches. I feel like she genuinely cares for her students not only in their understanding of content but as people. She's so great
  
  Dr. Bay-Williams is one of the best professors I've had at UofL. She truly cares about her students as people and as future educators, and she has been so understanding and lenient during the pandemic. I learned so many valuable skills and techniques from her class. I really feel equipped to teach students after taking her class. She is brilliant and beyond creative.
• Sean Beirne
  Equine Industry Program
  College of Business
  This man cares about his students more than any other professor I've had. Extremely knowledge about the horse industry and is always available for help or just to chat. I will be staying in touch with him for a long, long time.
• Derek Bell
  Finance
  College of Business
  Professor Bell provided great feedback and insight. Assisting me to be successful in Corporate Finance, for the Spring 2021 semester.
• Mathew Bergman
  Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  I'm sure this is a little unorthodox but I wanted to give a high-five to Dr.'s Bergman and Davis. They have been awesome this semester. Looking forward to taking more classes with them!
• Mark Bernstein
  Oral Pathology
  School of Dentistry
  Dr. Bernstein is a wonderful professor and an invaluable asset to the dental school.
• R. Eric Berson
  Chemical Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Berson has been a wonderful professor during Kinetics of Chemical Reactors. He's been extremely helpful and friendly. It wasn't uncommon to find students staying after class to talk to him about life and world events.
• Cynethia Bethel-Jaiteh
  School of Nursing
  Dr. Bethel-Jaiteh answered emails quickly, graded assignments timely, and made "office hours" whenever students needed them. She walked me through an entire project, even though I was having operator errors with my old computer at home. She made what I thought to be a daunting task, interesting and fun.
• Lee Bewley
  Health Administration
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  Dr. Bewley is a great professor, respectful and always joyful.
  
  Amazing professor! Goes above and beyond for his students!
  
  Dr. Bewley was nothing short of amazing this semester! Not only as a professor, but also as an advisor!
• Nageshwar Bhaskar
  Civil and Environmental Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Yes, he is a great teacher because he care about student and teach with passion.
• Megan Bickel
  Fine Arts
  College of Arts and Sciences
  She listened and adapted well to everything going on with corona. She is my favorite instructor I've had in all of my college classes so far and deserves recognition for what she does!
• Csaba Biro
  Mathematics
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Csaba took on more responsibilities than necessary because he genuinely cares about his students and their education. With his already busy schedule he took on the responsibility of being the undergraduate director as well as being the advisor to two more student, one of which is me.
• Kathryn Blandford
  Accountancy
  College of Business
  A Professor who truly cares for the students. Wants us to succeed not only in her class but in life. Though I did not establish a developed connection with her I really do think she could be one of the best professors I've had thus far.
• Braden Blauser
  Theatre Arts
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Braden stepped in this spring to fill in for a retiree, yet made every effort implement meaningful change for the students when it would have been so easy to come in and coast by. For TA 350 I took on an intimidating role as stage manager, and he was incredibly helpful in mentoring me, offering resources I didn't even know to ask for, and checking up on my mental health.
• Paul Bliss
  Kent School of Social Work
  Mr. Bliss was super understanding and personable during the times I've had him! Great professor and loved by many students!!
• Lisa Blum
  Accountancy
  College of Business
  Prof Blum did an amazing job this semester balancing the hybrid class to teach us our course material and being safe. I had COVID, and Prof Blum graciously granted me an extension on our final project without hesitation; that meant so much to me, since other professors didn't share her kindness. I chose to nominate Prof Blum, because she has made such an impact on my life.
  
  Professor Blum has been such great support for students through this whole semester. She is also the faculty advisor for Beta Alpha Psi, and has still collaborated with us to make meetings happen virtually. She always kept us up to date on important UofL news and always made sure to reach out and see how we were doing. If I needed something, she would be willing to help.
  
  Very helpful and available. Class was very organized, objectives and assignments were very clear.
  
  Professor Blum is one of the most helpful and encouraging instructors in the College of Business. I have had her as an instructor in 3 different courses throughout my college career and I am thankful for all the help she has given me. Professor Blum truly wants to see her students succeed!
• Mark Blum
  History
  College of Arts and Sciences
  I have never had a teacher in my life that not just encourage me but praised my work. Dr. Blum always accepted my phone call, as well as e-mails. He made me feel that what I had to say was relevant and that I could interject within the material.
• Jennifer Bobo
  Kent School of Social Work
  Professor Bobo was so thoughtful in checking in with us throughout the semester and just making sure that we had everything and was not overwhelmed. She was understanding and fair and everything that a student needed during the pandemic.
  
  An example of everything will learn and hope to become as emerging social workers! Empathic, compassionate, intentional, and Authentic! Keep changing lives one student at a time. Thanks for your support!
  
  Professor Bobo managed Blackboard Collaborate for our class sessions all semester for Fall 2020. I noticed I went through a depression during the semester and when I had difficulty processing information she showed me grace, clearly reiterated information, and extended a deadline for me when I had excruciating difficulty functioning and processing information.
  
  Professor Bobo always goes above and beyond to ensure her students feel supported and informed. She is transparent in her processes and adapts her classes based on feedback from students.
  
  She genuinely cares about her students and goes out of her way to help us. She makes sure to hear our questions and concerns and does what she can to make those changes. Truly one of the best professors I have ever had.
• Isabel Botero
  Management and Entrepreneurship
  College of Business
  I really appreciated all the classes, carefully prepared by Dr. Botero. In addition, her comments and feedbacks were truly motivational to keep me on track and what provided me to improve. Definitely I would not have be able to improve in her class and other disciplines without this and I would like to acknowledge this fact.
  
  While I was passing tough time in the first semester of my PhD (conducted online), Dr. Botero's advice of "completing top 3 goals of the day"€ really helped me to stay focused and motivated.
• Bradley Bowman
  History
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Bowman has been one of my favorite professors since I came to UofL. This semester, he's been extremely understanding and considerate of my struggling a bit with online learning.
• Paul Boyd
  School of Dentistry
  Dr. Boyd is a tremendous clinical professor at UofL Dentistry. He is self-aware, patient, and willing to troubleshoot problems in a timely manor.
  
  Dr. Boyd goes above and beyond what is expected of a professor. He's kind, patient and knowledgeable. He is truly the epitome of what a teacher should aspire to be like.
  
  Dr. Boyd is amazing, so helpful and will be so missed.
  
  BEST TEACHER EVER!!!!
• Megen Boyett
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  She is an extremely effective teacher and very accommodating when students need help.
• Christopher Brody
  School of Music
  Dr. Brody is an outstanding teacher. He goes above and beyond to help us as students not just understand the material, but apply it in our lives as musicians. He answers questions thoroughly and is always willing to try and explain from a different perspective to aid with comprehension.
• Mara Broering
  Engineering Fundamentals
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Her explanations were crystal clear and she always took time to help students who had fallen behind.
  
  Wonderful professor, especially with the higher math classes like Calc 3. Super nice woman.
• David Brown
  Physics
  College of Arts and Sciences
  He deserves it, as he's one of the hardest workers I've known here at UofL! He always knows how to put a smile on his students' faces.
  
  Dr. Brown makes a very challenging subject simple and fun!
• Sherri Brown
  Special Education, Early Childhood & Prevention Science
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Sherri Brown is one of the most enthusiastic professors I have met. She is a ride or die bug girl, which is essential for an elementary science teacher. We even got to teacher three live lessons, which she worked so very hard to organized with an actual elementary school.
  
  Sherry Brown is an astonishing professor; every class session I have had with her was very personable and helpful. She encourages every time we see her; she provides the motivation that we really need to be able to succeed in such a difficult time. She always makes herself available to us to answer any questions or provide feedback on anything that we are unsure of.
• Anna Browne Ribeiro
  Anthropology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr.Browne Ribeiro has been one of those rare teachers that makes learning easy, but makes it feel easy to say when learning wasn't happening. I don't have the words to express my gratitude for having her as my professor, I do hope that as she continues to teach for many years those who are lucky enough to have her for class take the opportunity to soak up the knowledge she possess.
• Amanda Bruce
  Special Education, Early Childhood & Prevention Science
  College of Education and Human Development
  She is literally the definition of above and beyond teacher. She has changed my life tremendously and has made me keep pursuing my dream. She is the reason I kept logging into Blackboard during COVID. She is the reason I keep going and she has literally changed me
  
  Amanda Bruce is a part time Professor in my program. She is a complete rock star working her full time job and also teaching our class and always being available to answer questions, provide resources and just be an awesome human being at all times. She deserves recognition.
  
  Amanda is wonderful! She is so knowledgeable and is able to relate to students and meet them where they are. She has been so understanding during this crazy time and has found a way to teach us everything we needed to learn this semester as well as making learning fun, interesting, and relatable to my career field! I would love to have her teach more courses in the future!
  
  Amanda Bruce is the reason I didn't have 100 mental breakdowns this semester! She is so easy to talk to, prompt in email responses, and overall the nicest human. I love her! she is SO deserving!
  
  She is great!
  
  Amanda is AMAZING! She is so talented and so knowledgeable.
  
  Amanda has not only been a teacher this year but also a mentor to me. She has been there for me personally when I faced many challenges this semester. Amanda always had a solution to any problem I had and was more than flexible when I needed it most. She not only did this for me, but for many in our class. Amanda is a very special person and deserves to be recognized.
  
  This professor was amazing all the way around! Amanda is so knowledgeable in her field and is very helpful when asked questions. Amanda is very organized and keeps all of her students up to date on all assignments coming up. Great professor!
  
  Amanda Bruce has been such an asset to my educational career! She has been patient through a very difficult time in my life (not including the pandemic we are all involved in) and has taught me things that I hope to take with me in my teachings with my future students!
  
  She is awesome and was a lot of help!!! I would nominate her 1 million times!
  
  This semester was Amanda's first semester being an instructor here at UofL. On top of teaching us, she also has a day job and overall just knows so much about what she does and genuinely cares about us as students. She provides constructive feedback, is kind, has been so so so flexible in every way shape and form. She is truly amazing!!!
• Reginald Bruce
  Management and Entrepreneurship
  College of Business
  Such an amazing and caring professor. Cared deeply for students. I took a lot away from this class, grateful to have had him. He preached about mindfulness and the importance of taking care of ourselves during these times. He understood the pressure on students and did more than just talked about it. He even made changes to his class after students have suggestions.
• Jennifer Brueckner-Collins
  Anatomy
  School of Medicine
  Dr. Brueckner-Collins is one of the most caring, passionate instructors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She helps smoothen the medical school transition for the first year student better than I could have ever imagined. Dr. Brueckner-Collins Would be most deserving of this award.
  
  She is always so positive and supportive. She does a really good job of breaking down difficult material to make it easier to understand. I think Dr. B is one of the best faculty members here at the school.
  
  Dr. B is an amazing professor who cares so deeply about her students and their success. She teaches with a passion that is contagious! She is amazing and helped ease the transition to medical school!
• Rhonda Buchanan
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Buchanan is the best! I have loved having her as a professor.
  
  Dr. Buchanan forces students to step out of their comfort zone and makes sure that all students are on the same page. She doesn't let anyone fall behind, even though that is challenging in a language course. She goes out of her way to ensure we enjoy her class and engage with the material. She clearly wants every student to succeed and I am grateful for her class.
  
  Always super fun and energetic and I absolutely loved having her in class! Really sad she doesn't teach another class because I would love to have her again!
  
  Dr. Buchanan is a wonderful instructor. She is always looking for ways to make class exciting to get students involved, and succeeded, even with having to work around the challenges that the coronavirus presented. This professor cares deeply about her students and was willing to stay after class for extra clarification or host Zoom hours on her own time.
  
  Dr. B has been an extremely influential professor during my 4 years here at UofL. She has some of the most fun lectures. She brings props to class and all kinds of materials to engage all her students. Dr. B is also there for her students for all kinds of advice, and anything related to setting her students up for success!
  
  Dr. Buchanan is a truly wonderful and kind professor. She always finds a way to make her class so interesting and enjoyable because she is so enthusiastic about learning! Dr. Buchanan actually helped me add on a LALS major this semester after I met with her multiple times, and I am very much looking forward to this experience over the coming semesters!
  
  Dr. Buchanan has gone above and beyond to foster the learning of her students, even throughout a pandemic. She has been adaptable with online learning, and she is able to captivate the students every class time. She is passionate about what she does, and I want her to know that her work does not go unrecognized. Her energy and enthusiasm for Spanish goes unmatched.
  
  Dr. B is one of the sweetest professors that I have every had. She takes the time to get to know each and every one of her students and cares deeply for each of them. She is passionate about what she teaches and is very fun in class
  
  Dr. Buchanan has done a great job of caring for all of her students during this extremely difficult time. She has been amazing and makes coming to class both safe and entertaining.
  
  Dr. B brings props, books, and music to class to relate to lectures. During class students receive a folder where they find papers and candy or other treats. Dr. B exhibits empathy and cares about each of her student's success, putting many additional hours into meeting with students. She deserves any award given to exceptional teachers who have a passion for what they do!
• Susan Buchino
  Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  Dr. Buchino is not my direct professor. I was her co-instructor for the PHPB 300 Social Foundations course. I have to say that watching her transform this course into an experience for the students was awesome. She was meticulous about the content presented and made sure that students interests' came first. She was awesome this fall!
• Jessica Buckley
  Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Buckley gives practical advices and instructions for learning. She is consistent with keeping up with her students particular those online. She also gives elevated suggestions that not only is challenging, but resourceful for future researchers.
  
  Awesome instructor, Very user friendly, and extremely knowledgeable on the information she taught. I'm glad I had the opportunity to have her teach my class before she went on maternity leave.
• Luke Buckman
  University Honors Program
  Despite the barriers in conducting class remotely, Professor Buckman has fostered a close-knit, safe classroom environment for everyone to share their personal experiences relating to music and the ongoing pandemic. I always felt that he truly had our success and health in mind. He has been nothing but a positive influence for me and many others during this difficult time.
  
  Luke is a fantastic educator and great person all around. He truly strives for a personal relationship with all his students. For me, he made the transition to college much easier, as well as the transition to living in Louisville.
• Devin Burke
  School of Music
  Dr. Burke was an amazing teacher. Super understanding for this semester and did everything he couldto help up get through the semester. I really appreciated him.
• Roger Buskill
  Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Great job engaging virtually, class work is interesting, very helpful, and an encouraging spirit.
  
  Roger is excellent. Roger is always there to guide and assist students. The best part is that he doesn't sugarcoat things. If something would be tough, he'd let you know up front, and if you didn't give the effort he knew you were capable of, he'd tell you. The best way for someone to grow is to have a mentor like Roger.
• Anne Caldwell
  Political Science
  College of Arts and Sciences
  She is an amazing professor. She created a very safe and welcoming classroom environment, and was very open to our concerns and opinions about COVID safety throughout the semester. I learned so much in her class (POLS 323), and would absolutely take classes with her again if I have the chance.
  
  Professor Caldwell was so engaging and she always made me feel energized and inspired to learn. She would check in with everybody at the beginning of every class and always made sure that we knew she really cared about how we were doing. In addition to her kindness, I'd like to stress that Professor Caldwell is one of the most brilliant faculty members I have ever met.
• Carolyn Callahan
  Accountancy
  College of Business
  Dr. Callahan was an amazing professor. She really puts the students first and does everything she can to make sure you succeed. These past couple semesters have been hard learning online but she kept us engaged and focused on learning during her class.
• Berta Calvert
  Classical and Modern Language
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Calvert (Or Profe C as we called her) was one of the most genuine, kind professors I've had or known of. She's very good at teaching, not because she makes the material easy per say, but her methods and materials make learning a language easy! I feel like she really helped me and my classmates learn to speak Spanish much better than when we first joined her class.
• Dan Canon
  Brandeis School of Law
  Professor Canon is a outstanding Professor that goes well above board to assist students with the necessities and stresses of law school. He does not just educate but he works with law review students, and externships. All demanding fields, with demanding students, and Professor Canon finds the time to assist them in solving their problems.
• Teresa Cantrell
  Philosophy
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Cantrell not only made me laugh, learn, and gain a deeper appreciation of philosophy, but she also helped me better control my anxiety disorder, which really meant a lot. I'm so thankful for her in helping me survive and thrive in my first semester.
• Rachel Carter
  Theatre Arts
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor carter made a scary, and stressful semester fun again and I truly appreciate her!
• Robert Carter
  Marketing
  College of Business
  Three years ago I took MKT441 and failed because I was struggling with mental illness. I felt as though I failed someone who cares about preparing students for future success. It motivated me to return to school. Professor Carter is the best professor I've had in the COB. His class is challenging but engaging. He is an excellent professor and knows the recipe for learning.
• Sarah Carter
  School of Nursing
  Professor Carter truly cares about her students and their success and it shows! She was incredibly helpful and available during my spring course. U of L is lucky to have her on their team!
• Carolyn Casella
  Microbiology and Immunology
  School of Medicine
  Dr. Casella has always been incredibly enthusiastic and attentive to our class. She has taught the M1s across multiple blocks and helps tie concepts together. She is always happy to help and make concepts more clear.
• Rhiannon Cecil
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Rhiannon Cecil is a phenomenal teaching assistant for my BIOL 458: Microbiology Laboratory. Rhiannon works hard to simplify challenging topics for her students and is dedicated to helping her students learn.
• Steven Cheek
  Fine Arts
  College of Arts and Sciences
  He worked tirelessly to upgrade the program. He generously gave extra time to help students progress. His knowledge of ceramics is extraordinary and he effectively shared his knowledge with young artists.
  
  I choose Steven Cheek! He is by far the best instructor the art department had. He's wonderfully witty, smart, insightful, and innovative. I say the best UofL "had"€ because the university decided not to renew his contract after June 2021. He deserve every accolade he can get and it is and was an honor to be a student of his.
• James Chisholm
  Elementary, Middle and Secondary Teacher Education
  College of Education and Human Development
  Always very understanding and accommodating! Very organized, has the schedule lined out from day 1 so we know exactly what to expect, and he always responds to emails in a timely manner. Has been one of my best/favorite instructors that I've had the pleasure of learning from in multiple classes.
  
  Dr. Chisholm was incredibly inspiring, relatable, and helpful. He made me more comfortable, confident, and able to teach in the future. His lessons were digestible and always taught something new. His final assignment was challenging...in a good way, and it is something that I could use in a real classroom.
  
  I have Dr. Chisholm for two courses - EDTP 477 and EDTP 540. Dr. Chisholm has shown genuine care and concern for myself, as well as the other students in the course, during these unprecedented times. Dr. Chisholm has also modified our courses in order to help us manage our work loads.
• Diane Chlebowy
  School of Nursing
  Dr. Chlebowy was so kind, encouraging and understanding during the last couple months of this semester. She is always available via phone or email and willing to meet (prior to quarantine). She was so helpful when I was trying to figure out how to get everything done.
• Kellen Choi
  Urology
  School of Medicine
  Dr. Choi is incredible. She is open and honest and has continued to support me ever since whether it is answering phone calls/emails to connecting me with residents to work on scholarly work. She invites me to observe in the OR and has been a wonderful advocate for students. I beyond appreciate her support and kindness.
• Natalie Christian
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Christian is an amazing asset to University of Louisville. I actually enjoyed biology more than I ever thought I could. Even threw an online platform , Dr. Christian always made sure her students were understanding material. You can tell she genuinely cares about her students!!
  
  Dr. Christian is the best teacher I've ever had. She made class enjoyable and easy to follow. She was recommended to me and I would continue the recommendations to anyone who needed a biology teacher.
  
  Although the move to online classes was sudden, Dr. Christian's class seemed as if it were always online. Everything is very well thought out and organized. She explains things very well and cares about her students.
  
  She was fantastic!
  
  Dr. Christian was an excellent instructor this semester! She adapted very well to the online aspect of the class and was still able to teach very effectively! She also is a very great instructor because I can tell she cares about her students and cares about our understanding of the material!
  
  Dr. Christian is the best! She made navigating the COVID-19 pandemic a lot easier as a student and gave so much grace. She made the content extremely fascinating and inspired me to always do my best.
  
  Dr. Christian did a great job teaching this year. As a freshman coming into college, I didn't know what to expect with classes, but Dr. Christian did a great job of alleviating any worries I had, and I genuinely enjoyed learning Biology under her teaching.
  
  Throughout the semester Professor Christian made her students and their success her priority. Each and every lecture I felt as if I was learning something new. She gives her students the opportunities to express their concerns and she address those weekly. She was one of the most caring and helpful professors. I would recommend her over and over again.
  
  I learned a great deal of information while in her class and she tried to teach in a way that everyone can understand by using multiple different examples. it really seems like she cared about her students and wanted to set everyone up for success. she was extremely understanding during all of the crazy times this semester which took a lot of stress off of her students.
  
  From day one Dr. Christian had the class perfectly organized and on a consistent schedule. Her lecture style gave us flexibility but also discipline. She was always understanding and gave us extra time to complete our work when the Breonna Taylor case news was released. Dr. Christian is exactly what I needed in a professor this semester and she truly made me love biology!
  
  Dr. Christian is the definition of a great educator. She has a nice balance of qualities that make her both an effective teacher and nice friend. I'm very thankful to of had her during this time to make sure I'm healthy and learning throughout the entire semester
• Karen Christopher
  Sociology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Christopher is extremely understanding and accommodating of individual student needs. There were multiple times that I needed extensions on assignments because of severe depression I struggle with, and she was entirely accepting and allowed me to feel free to be open about my situation.
• Paul Clark
  School of Nursing
  Dr. Clark is very passionate and enthusiastic about pharmacology. He is intelligent and always had a great way to explain concepts to students. One of my favorite things about Dr. Clark is that he always told his students, "your job is to not get an A, but to be the best nurse you can be"€ This will certainly stick with me throughout my nursing career.
  
  Professor Clark is one of the most sympathetic professors I've ever had. He was genuinely apologetic if anything went wrong on our part, and was always available to help if I needed it. I never felt panicky when I had to reach out to him about something
• Brian Clem
  Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
  School of Medicine
  Dr. Clem has so much passion for his area of cancer research. Cancer metabolism is a challenging topic, but he explained the processes so well. I left this course wishing I knew more about the field. Dr. Clem was always prepared for class and had a laid back, interactive teaching style.Thank you so much for sharing your work with us and contributing to cancer metabolism!
• Tammy Clements
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  ASL is such a small class at u of l so I don't expect many students to vote for her just because not many had her. But she was the best and deserves the award!
• Amy Clukey
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Clukey created an engaging online course about the humanitarian crisis in the American borderlands. She brought to light exigent and under-studied issues, taught those issues via inclusive and creative methods, and empowered students knowledge/interests in the process.
• Calvin Coker
  Communication
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Coker always goes above and beyond to help his students and make sure they succeed in his class. Especially this year with everything going on and a lot of students having a harder time, he always made sure to go the extra mile for his students.
• Natale Colasanti
  College of Business
  She was extremely accommodating this semester. Every time I emailed her she responded within 24 hours even when she had surgery. She communicated everything and made the course better than what I had expected.
• Ryan Combs
  Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  Dr. Combs is engaging, creative with curriculum l, and challenges students to critically think through an issue. The classroom vibe is one where you feel comfortable and confident to contribute.
• Sue Compton
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  She has been one of the highlights of my Thursday's. If we show up to class a little early we sometimes get serenaded with her singing, maybe even some yodeling or she even tells us some stories. She has helped me improve my writing. Always asking us how we are doing before class as we walk in. She even took the time to learn our names which some professors don't.
• Bruce Cook
  School of Dentistry
  Dr. Cook brings a genuinely positive energy to clinic every day. He has a very approachable and even comforting presence, and he is one of my favorite professors to work with.
• Justin Cooper
  Special Education, Early Childhood and Prevention Science
  College of Education and Human Development
  Not only was he timely in responses and incredibly nice and helpful, but I felt like I was able to make a decent connection with him even though I took his online class! I loved everything about the class and I really hope I can take another class from him in the future.
  
  Professor Cooper was a fantastic teacher! We was very organized and did a great job communicating with us as students. He also was always sure to inform us of any assignments and schedule changes which was very helpful. The way he structured his class made my semester much less stressful when it came to his class!
• Brent Coughenour
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Coughenour is an amazing teacher. His class is one where students feel comfortable and are encouraged to participate in class discussions and ask him questions. Additionally, he pushes his students to strive for excellence, and provides the support and instruction to help them get there. He changed my perspective of English from a negative one to a positive one.
• Kelly Coultas
  REACH
  Ms. Kelly Coultas deserves recognition as one of UofL's top educators due in part to her unwavering support and commitment to helping her students succeed. Whether it is personally meeting with students during class, checking in via email or Teams, or meeting with students after hours or weekends, Ms. Coultas' dedication and attentiveness to her students is inspiring.
• Liza Creel
  Health Management and Systems Sciences
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  Dr. Creel is a phenomenal educator. In the classroom she has the ability engage students in a number of potentially divisive health policy issues, always allowing space for students to share opinions and engage in dialogue with one another. She facilitates these conversations in a way that promotes learning and minimizes the opportunity for hostility among classmates.
  
  Dr. Creel understood that non-traditional students may have different time demands and made herself available outside office hours. This was especially helpful as I navigate very different demands and responsibilities during COVID. Her awareness and encouragement gave me the confidence to succeed this semester despite working full time and family responsibilities!
• John Cross
  Brandeis School of Law
  Best teacher I've ever had after receiving three degrees. He is one of the smartest people at the law school but is not ego driven at all. He is always easy to reach whether you have questions about class and or real-world application. Will help you choosing a path for your career as well. I can't say enough good things about him.
• Gale Crush
  Engineering Calculus
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Professor Crush makes Calculus just a tad more bearable. She responds quickly and helps with any and all questions. She honestly wants everyone to learn
  
  Dr. Crush has expired me and motivates me to continue my path as an engineer. I love having a female professor in a male dominate field and she makes me feel welcome.
• Denise Cumberland
  Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Cumberland is always so inspiring in her teaching. Not only can you feed off of her energy, you can grow from her experience and knowledge.
  
  Very thorough and knowledgeable. She is compassionate about what she does and will put you to the challenge. Not a dull moment with Dr. C, and I appreciate all she is for the program. This was a hard choice, have another fav but I was able to be under Dr. C's teaching multiple times so she is my pick.
  
  Dr. Cumberland is a fantastic educator with a great deal of experience that she uses in her teaching. She is creative, passionate, and clearly cares about her students. Her energy in class was igniting. I'm so glad I was able to have her in class!
  
  Dr. Cumberland has been the best advisor I could have asked for. When I began this program I wasn't sure if I wanted to take it on, or what types of career opportunities this would open up for me, but Dr. Cumberland was always a great person to discuss this with and having her as my advisor added a tremendous amount of value to my time in the HROD program.
  
  Dr. Cumberland is a phenomenal instructor. She has figured out how to create an engaging course that is demanding, but not overwhelming. She provides feedback that is insightful, helpful and positive. I truly feel like she is invested in helping me become a successful student in her course. UofL, take note: she knows how to do online instruction right!
• Sheila Cundiff
  Kent School of Social Work
  Sheila is one of the best online instructors I have had. It was a pleasure taking her course this semester.
• Matthieu Dalle
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Dalle is far and away the professor from whom I've learned the most. He is a thorough and fair instructor and the homework aids in learning. Dr. Dalle's goal is to help the student learn, not trip them up on a trick question. He is honest and even-tempered, showing patience with every student learning to speak French.
• Joan Dantoni
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Always fun to be around and one of my favorite classes as a freshman
• Brian Davis
  Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology
  School of Medicine
  Dr. Davis has a unique teaching style where he teaches seriously and then suddenly ambushes you with a funny comment. Most of the students take the time to realize that what he just said wasn't some academic pearl but a funny metaphor. I am highly obliged to him and would not have completed my coursework so easily if it were not for his support and guidance.
• Joseph Decker
  Adivising
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Joey has been the greatest advisor I could ever ask for ! He is very diligent with responses and genuinely cares about his students and their futures. I am very very thankful to have him supporting me along this journey.
• Lindsay Della
  Communication
  College of Arts and Sciences
  This professor provided us resources on a continuous basis and implemented helping us cope with the course criteria. She helped us learn the material while using the hardships and changes that we were going through to do so. Basically, she is teaching and supporting her students lives at the same time.
• Paul DeMarco
  Psychological and Brain Sciences
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. DeMarco shows an obvious intelligence in his field and passion for sharing his knowledge with his students. He encourages participation and exploration of neuroscience and its vast applications to engage students in the discovery of their personal passions in the psychological and brain sciences.
• Barry Denton
  Criminal Justice
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Mr. Denton is a great instructor and truly cares for his students. I could tell this in the way he spoke to us with compassion and kindness. He always provided myself with positive feedback. In a world today where officers and law enforcement of any kind are not always in the best light, I would love to acknowledge Mr. Denton as one of the good ones! Thank You
  
  He was always there when any students had questions and made an effort to give us information and stay connected!
• Timothy Dowling
  Physics
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Absolutely most helpful professor I've had during the fall 2020 semester. Managed class really well despite covid and was frequently available to help, and extremely enthusiastic to help students as much as possible. I struggled with fully understanding calc 1-3, but because of his teaching, I completely understood Differential Equations
  
  Prof. Dowling is one of the most engaging prof. I've had and by far the most engaging prof. of any hybrid/online course I've taken. He is passionate about the subject he teaches and really enjoys student participation. He is always ready to help the students in his class and highly recommends that we ask questions and reach out to him. He wants all his students to succeed.
• Betty Doyle
  Special Education, Early Childhood and Prevention Science
  College of Education and Human Development
  She is the most loving and kind hearted professor that I have come across at UofL. She goes out of her way to help her students find opportunities and to prepare her students for life after college.
  
  I have had the privilege of having Ms. Betty as my professor for the past few years. She is truly incredible! She goes above and beyond for every single one of her students and shows us everyday how much she cares. She is a phenomenal professor and even better person! She deserves to be honored! She is the best!!!
  
  Ms. Betty is easily the most influential professor I've ever had. Not only does she set clear expectations, she checks on us (as humans) and makes sure we are always doing okay, mentally. I can't thank her enough for everything she's done for us!
  
  She is amazing even through all of this crazy time!!! Please get her to get the top nomination!!!
  
  She is amazing even through all of this crazy time!!! Please get her to get the top nomination!!!
  
  Absolutely helpful and supportive of all her students, she makes online classes enjoyable!
• Lee Dray
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Lee was the best professor I had all semester and his was the only class I made connections in and was excited for. He inspired me to add a Deaf Culture minor. He was amazing.
  
  Lee Dray is the best professor I have had since attending the University of Louisville. He has patient and is very understanding, which was especially appreciated during this pandemic. I would recommend him to anyone looking to take a foreign language and I am glad I had the chance to have him as a professor this year.
• Caroline Driscoll
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  She is amazing! So funny and relatable and really knows how to make the content interesting and applicable to students. And also she is beautiful and has the sweetest heart for animals, earth, and her students:)
• Jian Du-Caines
  Physics and Astronomy
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Doctor Jian Du exceeds in providing her students with a well rounded education while simultaneously communicating with all students. I never expected to understand physics and succeed in her class.
  
  She is excellent! She teaches so well and is always very nice when any student needs help. I appreciate that she respects her students and whatever they have to say. Very very good person and professor.
• Lee Dugatkin
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  He's very knowledgeable.
• Thomas Dumstorf
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Not currently taking him, however as a senior he's still the best professor I ever had
  
  Professor Dumstorf has been one of my favorite professors to learn from during my final semester here at the university. He made his class much more interesting and fun, by his teaching style. He has also done his best to ease the transition to online classes for students and makes him self available as much as possible to help us whenever we need any help in the class.
• Ashley Durham
  School of Nursing
  Over this semester I have learned more from Mrs. Durham then the course instructor. She is such a blessing.
• Rose Dyar
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Awesome teacher, I actually learned and then applied it to my essays.
• Seth Eckler
  Department of Health and Sport Sciences
  College of Education and Human Development
  He's the best!
  
  Great and caring professor. Very kind and understanding when it comes to his students and what he is teaching.
  
  Greatest teacher ever
  
  Professor Eckler is one of the best professors I had during my entire college career. Through his actions he shows that he really cares for his students and want us to succeed. He is very encouraging and also compassionate.
• Theodore Edmonds
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  Professor Edmonds really cares about the well-being of students. During this pandemic, he has made the effort to go out of his way and help students understand their work. He is very understanding and such a wonderful, entertaining professor to have in the classroom!
  
  The professor really made a difference in my learnings.
  
  He has made virtual learning interesting, fun, and impactful. I have really enjoyed being in his classroom! All of our assignments are creative and practical!
• Sidney Edwards
  Theatre Arts
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Sidney it's great!
• Gary Eisenmenger
  Engineering Fundamentals
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Was my favorite professor this semester and honestly thus far in my school career. He was very patient and kind when it came to this pandemic and it really helped me stay motivated.
• Alia Eldairi
  Comprehensive Dentistry
  School of Dentistry
  Dr. Eldairi goes above and beyond to help her students.
  
  Dr. Eldairi has went above and beyond to help student understand the topic. I know with the covid it wasn't the easiest for her to present lectures to us virtually but she has made every effort to present us lectures. She is very passionate about her work and always gives critical feedback that will benefit the students. Thank you Dr. Eldairi for everything and We appreciate it!
• Lucas Elliott
  Special Education, Early Childhood and Prevention Science
  College of Education and Human Development
  Mr. Elliott was amazing! He definitely cares about his students and he is very understanding. He made sure he was doing well at teaching us by asking for feedback which a lot of teachers never do. He taught me a lot from his class I will take into my career!
• Maryanne Elliott
  Executive Education
  College of Business
  The course exceeded all expectations! She constantly shared practical tools and resources while encouraging us to be the best leaders. She was always available to us and created a very welcoming class environment. She also hosted an extra class with a phenomenal guest speaker that provided really valuable wisdom and insight that I'll carry with me for years to come!
• Steven Ellis
  Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
  School of Medicine
  He goes above and beyond for his students.
  
  Explains material in a way that can be easily understood, coming from a student who isn't a huge fan of chemistry. Makes connections with students to make learning fun, interactive, and entertaining. Would love to have more classes with him in the future.
• Jenna El-Masri
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  Jenna is my favorite because she has done so much for me this fall semester and I can't thank her enough. She was the only person who has encouraged me and gave me hope when I was at my lowest. She genuinely cares for her students and wants the best for them. She works very hard to help them and does everything she can with their best interest in mind.
• Jessica Emery
  School of Nursing
  Mrs. Emery, is one of the best instructors I have ever had she encouraged me to not give up and helped me when I was struggling in class. I have horrible test anxiety and she gave me tools to overcome test anxiety. She is the best. Thank you, for helping me to succeed in my studies.
• Kristie Ennis
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Ennis is one of the best professors I have ever had! She was extremely attentive all semester - and pushed us to strive creatively in and outside of class. She was also SUPER compassionate and was always so understanding of how rough things were with the current state of the world. Not only was she a great professor, but a great person as well.
  
  Dr. Ennis is amazing. She really cares about her students, and this shows throughout her teaching. I would take her all the time if I could!
• Carl Enoch
  Kent School of Social Work
  Professor Carl Enoch always ensure that the students understand his class. He genuinely cares about people, made appropriate adjustments to COVID-19, and has a great personality.
  
  I had him last year and he was amazing!
  
  Professor Carl motivates and encourages students to push through hardships. When my mom passed away suddenly he was able to help me through some assignments in other classes with Genograms, family reflection papers and stuff like that, they were very difficult to mentally get through and he really helped me.
  
  Professor Enoch's passion and experience in social work policy have made his class not only informative but interesting which is not always easy when discussing public policy. Professor Enoch engages his class and seems to learn as much from them as he strives to teach us.
  
  Carl's the best!
  
  Carl is the best instructor ever! He is so sweet, so knowledgeable, and a great person. I have taken his classes for three semesters and am excited to take him again for a fourth.
  
  One of the most kind and caring professors I've ever had!
  
  Carl is the most thoughtful professor on campus. He genuinely cares about each and every student in his classroom. He will go out of his way to make sure everyone is learning what he's teaching. He always checks up on students to make sure their mental and physical health are doing okay, especially during covid.
  
  Professor Enoch is an amazing teacher. He has enhanced my learning in the Social Work program and is always available when needed. Carl conducts his classroom learning according to the NASW code of ethics and is always willing to discuss any concerns that we have with practicum or classwork. I do not think I could have made it through this program without his guidance.
  
  Carl Enoch is the sweetest professor. He tries incredibly hard to be accommodating to his students and ensure that we are all able to succeed.
• Maltida Ertz
  School of Music
  She was a great and easy teacher to learn from in this difficult semester.
• Veronica Eubank
  School of Nursing
  Dr. Eubank was a great clinical instructor. She taught me so much and was able to develop a very trusting relationship with her students by developing a personal connection with them. I have grown so much under her guidance and believe she is more than deserving of this award.
  
  Dr. Eubank was a great clinical instructor. She taught me so much and was able to develop a very trusting relationship with her students by developing a personal connection with them. I have grown so much under her guidance and believe she is more than deserving of this award.
  
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• Paul Ewald
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Ewald has been an outstanding professor this semester. He is a professor who genuinely cares about his students and our grades; rather than just wanting to get his job done. He has been amazing during this pandemic, and has recording every lectures and posted them online for students to review.
• Jeff Falcone
  Physiology
  School of Medicine
  Dr. Falcone has went above and beyond for each and every student in our PHZB 605 graduate course. He has made the transition from undergrad to graduate school so much easier and has even helped boost my confidence in all of my classes. He stays up late with us to have study session whenever we ask and is always available for extra office hours/study session when needed.
  
  Dr. Falcone is the most caring professor I have ever had. He takes the time to make sure each individual understands the material. He teaches us in a fun and interactive way. He always puts his students first. He deserves this award 100 percent. In my four years of undergrad I never had a professor like this. He truly makes his students feel important and smart.
  
  Dr. Falcone is by far the most caring professor I have had! He really cares for his students success which is so unusual nowadays.
  
  Dr. Falcone is the best professor I have had after 2 bachelors degrees and currently working on my master's. He is kind, always focused on helping his students, and makes difficult material easy to understand.
  
  Dr. Falcone always goes above and beyond for his students in helping them succeed. He has been so kind and helpful throughout this semester with everything being online. He has made a genuine effort to get to know us through this virtual setting and as a student I truly appreciate it! He is supportive of our academic goals and helps us reach them.
  
  He spent so many hours with us and breaking down the concepts in office hours and sat in every lecture the other professors were teaching so he could help explain it to us! I was only able to do so well in this tough class because of Dr. Falcone. He truly loves to teach and cares about his students wellbeing.
  
  The best professor I've ever had!
  
  Goes above and beyond to meet and assist students. Is always available to answer emails. Does an extraordinary job of teaching material.
  
  I started the semester with huge anxiety when I found out the program would be online. Not only did Dr. Falcone ease my fears but he made the online class an amazing experience and I learned a lot.
  
  Dr. Falcone has gone above the standards of a good professor. Dr. Falcone has been there for each of his students tending to the difficulties we face in material or life. He has treated the students in the classes I have had with him as though they are family. I am new to the university and having a professor as dedicated as him makes me look forward to the years ahead.
  
  Dr. Falcone is one of the best professors I have had throughout my educational career. He wants to see each student succeed and will help in anyway. I enjoy attending his lectures because I learn so much and if I struggle with a concept he is more than willing to take the time out to help me understand.
• Aly Farag
  Electrical and Computer Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Farag is always willing to engage students and allows many opportunities to learn or catch up. He is very good at making sure no one falls behind by keeping us on track with every lecture and reiterating important concepts from previous coursework. The most important part of his class was the real world applications and he succeeded in teaching us.
• Jasmine Farrier
  Political Science
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Farrier goes above and beyond what is expected from college professors, especially with the many additional responsibilities she has taken on for UofL. She has high expectations for her students and her classes are never easy, but she never sets her students up for failure. She shows her desire for students to understand the class material and get the grades they want.
• David Faulds
  Marketing
  College of Business
  He is awesome. He communicate a lot.
• Dianne Feltham
  Kent School of Social Work
  Professor Feltham is wonderful! She genuinely cares about her students, and she checks in to see if we need support which is incredibly kind to do. She wants to make sure that we succeed in class and in practicum, as well as in our social work roles in general. She deserves to be a Faculty Favorite because of the strong dedication she has to her job and to her students.
• William Ferko
  Equine Industry Program
  College of Business
  An awesome teacher who really cares about his students and makes sure to help in any way he can!
• Jose Fernandez
  Economics
  College of Business
  Dr. Fernandez did an excellent job in his virtual class by keeping the lectures interesting and adding plenty of real world scenarios that related to what we were covering in class throughout the semester. The utilization of MyStat made the class easy to follow and track personal progressions and overall the course was evenly spread out.
• John Ferré
  Communication
  College of Arts and Sciences
  His live lectures recorded to go over the PowerPoints were incredibly helpful as a distant learner.
• Jocelyn Fetalver
  Kent School of Social Work
  She is amazing, very clear in her sessions. Reachable and helpful. This semester was a challenging semester, even with the pandemic. Mrs. Jocelyn hands down made a clear pathway for her students to achieve.
• John Finch
  Elementary, Middle and Secondary Teacher Education
  College of Education and Human Development
  Awesome personality! Amazing instruction! Expects nothing but best work from us!
  
  Dr. Finch has made this semester as meaningful as possible with his course. All of the students who get to have him can see his genuine love for education in both how he prepares us for the next 30 years of our careers as well as how he speaks of his own experiences as an educator. I would not be the teacher I will be without him pushing me to strive for greatness.
  
  Thank you, Dr. Finch. You have honestly have changed how I see myself as a future teacher and I am more than happy that I was in your class.
• Chris Fitzgerald
  Jazz Studies
  School of Music
  He's great
• Lauren Fletcher
  Elementary, Middle and Secondary Teacher Education
  College of Education and Human Development
  Mrs. Fletcher teaches children's literature and is one of the best professors I have seen in my four years at this university. She is so personable and bright; it makes you want to try even harder in the course. She cares deeply about what she is teaching and I believe she deserves to be recognized.
  
  Fletcher is a kind, compassionate, understanding professor. She gets the class engaged and makes me look forward to our next class. Students often put her class first because she is able to engage students other than just teaching majors.
  
  Count yourself as a blessed human being if you ever get to take a class from Professor Fletcher. She genuinely cares about her students. She is willing to do anything for you to understand what she is talking about. She offers to print off your papers for you and seeks to understand before trying to be understood.
  
  I enjoyed her class so much, it was such a great class and I'm so thankful I had the opportunity to be a part of it even though I'm not in education. I loved how interactive it was and how much she cares for every one of us. Thank you Professor Fletcher for all your kind words and everything you've helped with!
• Paul Florence
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Mr. Florence has gone above and beyond to help and teach his students during the pandemic. I feel privileged to have been a student of his for two semesters and wish him the best of luck in the future years to come.
• Timothy Followell
  Comprehensive Dentistry
  School of Dentistry
  Full of knowledge, dedicated, generous with time for teaching
  
  Dr. Followell has been a great addition to the pediatric faculty this year! He is very passionate about his young patients and about teaching all his students to feel comfortable treating pediatric patients of all ages. I am so glad to have him as a mentor!
• Jennifer Foreman
  Kent School of Social Work
  Although all of my professor's helped me this semester when I had a family issue, Professor Foreman was excellent. She granted ab extension on a paper that we had known about all year. She actually seemed concerned while speaking with me and she was always open to questions. She made sure to let the class know that we could contact her with whatever we needed.
• Michael Fowler
  Political Science
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Very dedicated, taught an extremely thorough class and truly cared for the students despite the situation. I really learned a lot this semester.
• Danielle Franco
  Chemistry
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Franco was one of the best teachers I had the whole semester. She was always so kind and understanding. She went above and beyond to help us and always responded. She made my first semester of college better. I highly recommend her and I'm so glad to have had her as my chemistry professor.
• Joseph Franklin
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Franklin has been instrumental in my growth as a writer this semester. He has guided me through the writing process, providing valuable feedback to help me to strengthen my skills and gain confidence in my writing ability. He provided thoughtful readings so that we were able to analyze and discuss issues that are relevant in the world today.
• Evan Frederick
  Sports Administration
  College of Education and Human Development
  Professor Frederick was always polite and understanding this semester and made my first semester at Louisville better.
• Lauren Freeman
  Philosophy
  College of Arts and Sciences
  She was so super awesome! She made online learning worthwhile :)
• Mark French
  Civil and Environmental Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. French is a not just a professor but also an academic, a mentor, and a true educator. His adaptation to online learning was spectacular. I learned upper level hydrology fully online which is all due to his skill and expertise as not only a subject matter expert, but a fantastic instructor. I can truly think of no one better than Mark French to receive this award.
  
  Dr. French has made a difference for me this semester even with everything going on. He is a patient professor that wants every student to still learn despite being online. My calculus tests interfered with the class times several times this semester and he did not hesitate to let me miss and take my tests. He even offered students 1 on 1 calls if they ever were confused!
• Joseph Frey
  Kent School of Social Work
  He has been very involved, has challenged us, and been extremely available and willing to assist.
• Laura Frey
  Kent School of Social Work
  Dr. Fry is enthusiastic and accessible and very knowledgeable. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from her!
  
  Dr. Frey is amazing. She is very attentive and great with communication. She has done her best this semester to accommodate all of the crazy changes due to COVID-19 while also ensuring we received the appropriate instruction. I am excited to take more classes with her in the future!
• Hermann Frieboes
  Bioengineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Frieboes has been an amazing mentor throughout the semester for my Capstone design project. He is always resourceful and humble about any help that we ask him for. He is always ready to assist with questions and is available for meetings even during a busy schedule.
• Leslie Friesen
  Fine Arts
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Leslie focused a lot of time during this semester to teaching us important life lessons, making our 3 hour Zoom classes enjoyable and helpful. She helped host webinars with Black designers and focused a lot of our discussions and projects on growing our own social awareness and becoming agents of social change.
  
  A great instructor.
  
  Professor Friesen goes above and beyond for her students. She makes sure you understand the material given and she does everything she can to make sure her students succeed. She is beyond an amazing professor. When I was a senior in high school, she took the time to walk me around the Hite School of Art.
• Roy Fuller
  Humanities
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Fuller is an excellent teacher. His lectures are very engaging, even for students like me who are not required to take such classes. I am always excited to come to his classes.
• Linda Fuselier
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  The Dean of arts and sciences Linda Fuselier.
• Jordan Gabbard
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
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  Jordan Gabbard is an incredible professor. He is kind, helpful, and passionate about his field. His teaching style and German courses are some of the only things that kept me in a positive place during Distance learning. He has taught me a whole new lens through which to see the world, and in considering foreign cultures. He is deserving of the highest praise.
  
  He is a really nice guy and went out if his way to teach me the language. Very very nice man.
• Patricia Gagne
  Sociology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Gagne's lectures were amazing, and her feedback on the assigned essays was some of the best I've ever received. She always left me with a smile on my face. Even though I never got to meet her in person this year, I hope I do in the future.
  
  I loved having Dr. Gagne as a professor! The discussions were very progressive and made me think of the deeper issues with today's society. Her lectures answered a lot of my questions about why things are the way they are. She was very engaged in each student's work!
• Cynthia Ganote
  Sociology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Ganote has been the most amazing professor I've had so far. She is very interactive with her students and encourages her students to participate. She has such a jolly personality, that I actually enjoyed going to class. Dr. Ganote expressed in so many ways how she cares about her students. I would highly recommend taking a course of hers.
  
  Dr. Ganote is the best professor I have had thus far at this university. She is caring and her genuine concern for her students is real. We have formed a great professor/student relationship and I hope that we will remain in contact during the remainder of my time at UofL. We NEED more professors like her at the university. To conclude, Dr. Ganote DESERVES this award.
  
  Professor Ganote was an excellent educator this semester and showed her compassion and care for students through her flexibility and guidance through this unprecedented time. She was one of my only professors who truly understood that we are all stressed and exhausted during this semester due to the pandemic, civil unrest, and an election.
• Mishael Garcia-Reyes
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Profe Reyes was a huge help this semester and always very easy to contact even during remote classes. He was always patient and respectful when dealing with new Spanish speakers in his class. I loved the way he would always give hints and challenge us to find the solution to our own questions without giving it away which made his environment great for learning.
• Kenneth Gardner
  School of Dentistry
  Dr. Gardner is one of the most helpful and knowledgeable professors I've ever had. I can tell that he truly has a passion for teaching and he would go above and beyond to help all of his students become successful.
  
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• L. Sergio Garduno
  Criminal Justice
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Empathy and patience to clarify questions. Very outgoing.
• Melanie Gast
  Sociology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  I am a PhD student in the College of Ed, but I have found Dr. Gast's sociology courses to be extremely informative, rigorous, and engaging. She has high expectations of her students while simultaneously providing them with all of the tools necessary to succeed. Dr. Gast has provided me with a world-class educational experience and deserves recognition for her efforts.
• Donna Gaus
  Human Resources and Organization Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Donna Gaus is a phenomenal instructor. She is always willing to assist and does everything in her power to ensure the material is understood.
  
  Great class facilitator and really made the subject easy to understand.
• Grace Geisel
  Brandeis School of Law
  Great teacher. Fun and engaging. organized clear presentation of material. Prompt, stayed up to date regarding material (didn't fall behind). Very helpful after hours for questions
• Elizabeth Gentry
  Engineering Management
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  helpful
  
  I would like to nominate Dr. Gentry, she has a gift for transmitting her teachings clearly and concisely. In addition to teaching with cutting-edge methods.
  
  During my studies I always enjoyed Dr. Gentry's classes. I found myself rushing to enroll into her classes. The way her classes are structured kept me wanting to learn. Her classes are very organized, easy to follow, and at the end of the semester I feel that I clearly understand that subject. My overall favorite class I have taken with her was EM 670 EFM and EM 661 ESII.
  
  I just completed the Engineering Management program and was fortunate to have Dr. Gentry for half of my classes. I've never gained so much knowledge in an academic environment that can be so easily applied in industry. Her classes, and the program as a whole, led to a promotion at my old job and, more recently, a new job. Her, and the EM program, truly enhanced my career.
  
  Dr. Gentry is fun, helpful, timely, and nice. I have zero complaints and wish I could have more professors like her. Please tell her I said that, if allowed. :)
• Casey George
  Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. George is prompt in her responses, thorough in her communication regarding the course and assignments. She is also extremely helpful and accommodating.
• Erin Gerber
  Industrial Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  She works very hard to get her students to understand the material.
  
  Dr. Gerber is a wonderful professor who teaches the material she covers very well and always shows she cares about her students.
  
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  Best professor out there!!! so understanding of her students and their struggles and tries her best to help each of us succeed.
  
  Puts a lot of effort toward making sure all students have the opportunity to learn in this new environment with COVID. In addition, she is very understanding and personal when it comes to assignments and exams. I have learned a lot in this class and it had been one of my favorite courses.
  
  A wonderful teacher and such a caring and nice person. It was great having her this semester!!
• Jim Gerstle
  Chemical Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  I was in two of Dr. Gerstle's classes this semester. His courses are always stimulating and challenging, and he always tries his best to help out students. He has been the most reliable professor for me and many of my classmates during this very chaotic semester.
  
  Dr. Gerstle is an amazing professor. He is well organized throughout the semester and with how he structures his courses. He is always available for help outside of class and is really invested in his students. He went out of his way to be involved and even helped me with my job search. He has a passion for teaching and it shows. Overall, great professor!
  
  He's amazing and very understanding!!
• Rebecca Gesler
  School of Nursing
  Dr. Gesler is understanding of us crazy seniors in our last semester. She helps drive us to succeed so close to graduation. Thank you!
  
  Beyond thoughtful! Always wants what is best for her students. Does whatever she can to help! So caring!
  
  Dr. Gesler is one of the most phenomenal educators I have ever worked with. She genuinely wants all her students to succeed and will meet with students at the drop of a hat if they need help. She encouraged me to apply for a competitive job that I was nervous about and offered to be my reference. She is one of the most caring and passionate educators out there.
  
  Professor Gesler is truly a blessing to the school of nursing. During the semester she made sure to go out of her way to make sure students were receiving any help or advice they might need. She always made sure to ask our opinion on how the class is going and if we have any issues. She gives educating future nurses her all and deserves the well-earned recognition.
  
  Dr. Gesler has given her whole heart to the education of nursing students. She has shaped me to become an amazing nurse. I appreciate everything she has done!
• John Gibson
  Philosophy
  College of Arts and Sciences
  This semester was the hardest semester I've ever gone through. I struggled with classes in ways I haven't before. Dr. Gibson made himself available many times to offer advice which provided me with direction and inspiration. He is also the best teacher I've had.
  
  He is a wonderful professor that continuously engages and motivates his students in conversation to explore the world of philosophy. He provides a welcoming environment for students to feel comfortable discussing their thoughts on material and developing skills as young philosophers.
  
  Dr. Gibson is literally an angel. It's obvious he loves what he does and truly cares about his students. He made this difficult semester easier to handle. He was very understanding and compassionate and did everything he could to be of help to us.
  
  He was such an engaging professor and really was able to spread his passion onto all of us on the class
  
  Professor Gibson was such a brilliant professor. He was super understanding about covid and continuously showed us that he genuinely cared for students.
  
  Professor Gibson was one of the most kind and mindful professors I have ever had, especially during this really weird semester. He knew when things became too much, he knew when it was or wasn't an appropriate time to discuss more sensitive topics, he just always knew. He is outstanding.
• Grace Giesel
  Brandeis School of Law
  Prof. Giesel's structure of virtual class was the easiest to follow. She was also available for questions whenever anyone had a question. Many students were upset with various professors, but none were upset with her class. Lessons were practical, and easy to follow.
• John Gilderbloom
  Urban and Public Affairs
  College of Arts and Sciences
  great supporter of students and has everyone's future in mind.
• Glenn Gittings
  Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Gittings was organized, knowledgeable, and passionate. He put in a lot of work and was a great communicator with frequent messages/feedback. Assignments let us choose something of personal/professional interest while achieving the SLOs. He even recorded a video campus tour since we couldn't do it in person. His course was challenging; I learned a lot and enjoyed it.
• Frank Goetzke
  Urban and Public Affairs
  College of Arts and Sciences
  I am especially nominating him for this award because it was the one classes that transitioned from in-person to online and I didn't feel stressed or that I had lost much from having the rest of the semester sessions online.
  
  Frank was a very considerate educator who cared deeply about the success of every student in the course.
  
  This man went above and beyond in helping us get through the semester. Very dedicated to his discipline and lots of interest in being an instructor. Highly recommend him as a professor.
  
  Prof. Goetzke is an incredible professor who inspires his students to think critically, and to take a multi-disciplinary approach to every problem.
  
  Frank made economic concepts comprehensible. He used real-life examples in class and made sure that we learn how interrelated the phenomena are and how we need to think deeper in analyzing urban problems that any of us will encounter throughout our careers. Doing so embedded the concepts in our minds. He deserves to be designated as a "Top nominee."
  
  Dedicated to teaching and very passionate about what he does.
  
  Professor is very challenging, with high expectations. Students are required to read primary materials. Professor is good at clarifying connections among materials. There is no make-work. Professor makes every effort to assist students to understand material but does not spoon-feed them.
  
  Just an overall passionate professor and lovely human! I was so happy to take his class and learn so much. Looking forward to future classes with him!
• Stephan Gohmann
  Economics
  College of Business
  I have had a lot of amazing professors, but Professor Gohmann has been the best. I took his capitalism economics class this year and he had us learn and share about ideas we may not agree with, in a respectful and open-minded way. This encouraged participation and stronger more dynamic discussions that weren't single-sided and we learned more this way.
  
  Professor Gohmann always made class fun and interesting even when the material itself was heavier. He valued every student's input during our lectures and made everyone feel heard. He created a safe environment to voice our opinions.
  
  Professor Gohmann was great. He was always encouraging open and thought provoking conversations. I learned more from his class than any other one I have taken. It was definitely one of those classes that changes how I will view the world.
  
  Great class. Professor Gohmann is an excellent mediator and knows how to spark interesting conversations regarding the topics covered.
• Matthew Goldberg
  History
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Goldberg was an amazing instructor. He went out of his way to assist his students in any way possible. He made this semester a little bit easier just by being himself!
  
  By far the best history class I've ever had. Even with that, the best and most fun history teacher I've ever had!
  
  Very caring and is an amazing Professor! Lectures are interesting and very interactive.
  
  Professor G is a rock star! He genuinely cares about his students' success and wellbeing, and he is so passionate about the content he teaches - can't think of anyone more deserving!
  
  Professor Goldberg was considerate of his students during this unusual time, made class entertaining, and was extremely knowledgeable of every topic. I am a senior and have not had a better professor.
  
  I absolutely loved Professor Goldberg. He's very understanding to students and also knows how to have a good time. He's also cracking jokes but also knows when to get back to work.
  
  Professor Goldberg is very knowledgeable and forces the students to think. His classes are stimulating and fun. I love coming to his classes!
  
  Professor Goldberg is the best professor I've had during my 3.5 years at UofL. He is very energetic, knowledgeable, and passionate about the course material. He also cares very deeply about his students and always made a conscious effort during quarantine to make sure we were doing well and still feeling confident.
  
  Professor Goldberg is outstanding. His PowerPoint presentations are the best. His teaching style is to ask a lot of questions, which stimulates discussion, not only in class, but in the discussion boards. I am a veteran, and his knowledge and teaching of Military History exceeded my expectations.
  
  Goldberg has by far been my favorite professor in college! His teaching is very informative, yet engaging at the same time. It is evident he truly cares about his students well being and overall success. He is the first and only professor I have had in college that actually knows my name and face when he sees me. This speaks volumes, especially in the midst of a pandemic.
  
  As a freshman, it has been extremely hard to start my first year of college with Covid-19 going on, and without the traditional in-person instruction I was expecting. Professor Goldberg went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and it was a pleasure to be in his American History 1 class. Professor Goldberg truly cares about his students.
• Zachary Goldman
  Management and Entrepreneurship
  College of Business
  Dr. Goldman has been an inspiring professor during my UofL experience. He is such an awesome teacher. He truly has a passion for what he teaches and truly cares about his students. He is a great leader and supports students at every opportunity.
  
  Excellent teacher, communicator, organizer and motivator. He is a role model for all of us.
  
  Dr. Goldman has taken time out of his day to answer every question I have asked about class and the MBA program as a whole in a timely manner. We have also had phone calls discussing things that would help me find an internship that would suit my needs, I know that if I am ever confused or have a question he will be able to answer it fast and accurately.
  
  I cant find words to describe Dr. Goldman's commitment to students and their success. He embodies the care and compassion that a professor needs to have. He has been instrumental factor in ensuring our success. He deserves this acknowledgment. Please contact me as I would like to expand my comments further.
  
  Zach has been a great asset as I pursue my OMBA. I enjoyed taking his class and feel I benefitted from the material and experience. AS the director of the OMBA program I have reached out to him for a number of reasons. He was always receptive and interested in my success. I appreciate his encouragement and perspective.
• Shae Goodlett
  Fine Arts
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Shae is not only amazing teacher, but a great mentor. He makes it a point to help students achieve their goals and facilitates experimentation and discovery. His expertise has given me the opportunity to learn and grow as a student and professional.
• Kathleen Gosser
  Management and Entrepreneurship
  College of Business
  Honestly the best professor I've ever had at UofL. Her franchising course was insightful and helpful but also was tied to the real world. She has been so accessible for in and out of class needs, and she goes out of her way to care for students and learn about who we are. Dr. G has had the most impact on me as a student and that impact will continue after college.
  
  Dr. G made this semester for me as well as to her students I know. She clearly cares about her students, and that makes students care about her class.
  
  She always tried to work with students and truly wanted to help them achieve as much as they could.
• Sandeep Goyal
  Information Systems, Analytics and Operations
  College of Business
  One of the best so far I have come across in my college career. Very thorough and easy to understand basic and especially complex problems. Helps to think out of the box and broaden the horizons
  
  Dr. Goyal has been a fantastic instructor for Data Analytics. He teaches the material very well and is so helpful for all questions asked.
  
  He is enthusiastic and tries to make sure you understand, answering any number of questions you have.
• Kris Grady
  Political Science
  College of Arts and Sciences
  I didn't have Dr. Grady in class this semester, but he was a great teacher the semester's I did have him and he's always had an open door policy where I can stop by his office and ask for his advice on coursework and my career path. He also has been helpful with me scheduling my classes in his capacity as the undergraduate advisor for the Political Science Department.
• Craig Grapperhaus
  Chemistry
  College of Arts and Sciences
  He was always super kind and really cared for our success as students.
  
  Dr. Grapperhaus was great this semester. He helped me when I was struggling and needed some extra time to complete assignments.
• Jo Ann Griffin
  Humanities
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Griffin was a phenomenal professor. She was very engaged with students and was very thorough in her teaching.
• Eileen Grigutis
  School of Nursing
  Dr. G was so understanding this semester. She talked me out of giving up more than once and was completely supportive and understanding of my circumstances in trying to finish this semester. She helped ease my stress and anxiety tremendously as everything started shifting during the quarantine.
  
  She's very knowledgeable and a great professor - but she's extraordinary because she is compassionate, understanding and really cares about THE UofL STUDENTS She has an open policy and always available !
• David Grimm
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Best, most genuine, and helpful man alive!
• Paul Griner
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Griner is an outstanding creative writing instructor. He has published six books, so he knows what he's talking about. He always had great suggestions to all of us about how to improve our writing. I recommend Professor Griner to anyone who is serious about becoming a writer.
• Melissa Groenewold
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Groenewold was very engaging and fun to be around. Her material was always relevant to what we were learning and always interesting. Finally she was very creative and caring for us, our class had a sense of community thanks to her.
  
  Profesora Melissa Groenewold has made the class fun and engaging while teaching new concepts about language, culture, and diversity. I really enjoyed her class and how she put real effort into helping her students.
• Frank Groves
  Epidemiology
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  I will like to thank him for all the help and understanding. He was very understanding of my situation and helped me a lot to finish the course.
• Damien Guerra
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  He was an amazing instructor considering the circumstances. He made sure students understood the work and was a fair professor. The work/class concepts were difficult, but Professor Guerra made sure that students could succeed in his class.
• Brian Guinn
  Epidemiology
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  Professor Guinn helped me to adjust to graduate school. He inspired me and made me feel like I did belong. As the semester progress, he made sure all of his students knew that they are important. Regardless of grades, he pushed us to continually do our best and never give up.
  
  He worked hard to make sure that we understood. His goal was not to test us into oblivion, but to help make sure that we understood the content.
  
  Great strides to teach a difficult topic in an accessible way. Could attend virtual/in-class social distanced with masks/watch a recording after class. Epidemiology, difficult topic but we were given lots of opportunities to learn and engage with concepts. Very responsive, always checking in. Communicative and open to communication and feedback. Just a genuinely kind individual who wanted to see us do well.
  
  Dr. Guinn has made this uncertain and difficult semester one of the best I have ever had. He cares about his students and his top priority is making sure that his students learn and excel. He has inspired me to take more classes in the field of Epidemiology, and I thank him so much for a great semester!
  
  Professor Brian Guinn was a wonderful instructor who really showed his enthusiasm into Epidemiology, and Public Health, at large. I really enjoyed his classes and learned a lot with the assignments. He is very personable and shows students he cares about their academic experiences.
  
  He just really went above and beyond this semester to make the transition to online classes and brand new classes a lot easier. He also became more than just a professor for a lot of us; he became a sorely needed mentor and confidant. 10/10 professor and all around awesome human being.
  
  Dr. Guinn is so caring about his students. He truly believes in their success and will do whatever he can to help them. He is entertaining, interesting, relates what he teaches to the outside world, and always available. I loved his class and getting to know him this semester!
  
  Very patient, understanding, cool and very helpful for the assignments and very much oriented for academic success of every student. Very respectful and honorable professor of all..
  
  Loved his class and how he taught it! Learned so much.
• Bakeerathan Gunaratnam
  Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  He went above and beyond to ensure student's success in the course. Always was prompt and helpful when responding, always asked if there was anything more he could/should be doing, and always was respectful of us as student's with personal lives!!!!! Amazing professor!!
• Scott Gunter
  Geography and Geosciences
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Well organized, great at feedback, and handled meteorology classes very well.
  
  He's really good at what he does. Dr. Gunter can get the information across while keeping it interesting. I took his GEOS 363: Climate Science course and it was a very good course
  
  Outstanding professor. He articulated everything so we'll that I was able to grasp the concept of class easily. He also still makes the class difficult requiring a lot of critical thinking
• Aman Gupta
  Industrial Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Gupta was so helpful and so encouraging this semester!! It was obvious he wanted every student to succeed despite the challenges we sometimes face with online learning.
• Joseph Gutmann
  Criminal Justice
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Prof. Gutmann is really engaged, and wants the best for his students. His class is well structured and you learn a lot. He always tries to share his passion for Criminal Justice and includes stories about his own experiences in his class.
• Joseph Haake
  General Dentistry
  School of Dentistry
  An absolute legend
• Adam Hall
  Dental Hygiene
  School of Dentistry
  I really enjoyed Mr. Hall's efforts to accommodate for us throughout the semester! He would always ensure we had enough time to feel prepared and I greatly appreciated it! Thank you Mr. Hall!
• Ann Hall
  Comparitive Humanities
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Hall made this semester bearable by being flexible, outlining our work and her standards from day one, and ensuing everything she did with kindness. I'm grateful she's a part of the UofL staff.
• Timothy Hall
  Brandeis School of Law
  Professor Hall has been great with assisting 1Ls during a pandemic. His hybrid course is almost "virtually" the same in person and at home (pun intended). He even is giving students an extra 30 minutes on the final for "interruptions". His class adaptation and technology choices for the pandemic law school experience has been the easiest transition of all other 1L classes.
  
  He is an excellent and adaptive professor. Side note, I might have said yes to contacting me if I had known why you would.
  
  He went above and beyond to make this COVID experience for first-year law students as seamless as possible. He spent the summer coming up with the best possible hybrid set up and was always available with questions and quick to fix anything that was less than helpful. I was so grateful that took that extra time, it made contracts my favorite class.
  
  Professor Hall taught to all learning styles with and made sure to incorporate as much technology in his classes to help provide visuals and note-taking guides.
  
  During such a chaotic semester, Professor Hall has been incredible. He's put in so much effort to make sure that everyone is on the same page, technology is working for everyone, and explains everything clearly.
• Muna Hammash
  School of Nursing
  Dr. Hammash taught the Nursing Global Health class online this semester. She was supportive and responsive to questions and she did a phenomenal job of communicating with her students. Her expectations for the course were clearly stated. It was a joy to take her class, and I learned a lot from her.
• Gerald Hammond
  Chemistry
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Hammond was a very amazing and caring professor. Although he stuck very strictly to his grading system and the class is hard, he was very very caring and did everything possible to help his students succeed. He explained the material very well and is an amazing teacher and human being
  
  Best chemistry professor I've ever had. The first to ever help me understand and enjoy chemistry.
  
  This professor was extremely proficient in teaching a difficult topic. He provided in depth recorded lectures and held several office hours. He was thorough and extremely honest about the complexity of the topic but gave us optional practice to become more proficient. I liked his grading style and exam structure.
• Meg Hancock
  Health and Sport Sciences
  College of Education and Human Development
  This professor never fails to bring energy into the classroom and is always willing to help her students.
  
  Dr. Hancock goes above and beyond for her students and she always responds back with the quickness. She is passionate about what she teaches and she always makes sure that all of her students feel comfortable in whatever they are doing. I will miss her after this semester, but I know that her next group of kids will enjoy her so much. Go do great things, Dr. Hancock!
  
  Dr. Hancock was my instructor last year, and now I work with her as a Student Success Ambassador. She is always so optimistic and helpful. She cares so much about her students and coworkers, and will often reach out to me just to check in and make sure I'm doing alright.
• Sachin Handa
  Chemistry
  College of Arts and Sciences
  I have been researching in Dr. Handa's laboratory since Fall 2019. In my time working with Dr. Handa, he has nominated me for a fellowship and got me published. This semester I have been applying to Ph.D. programs, Dr. Handa's guidance has opened many opportunities I couldn't have dreamed of. I can easily say that working with Dr. Handa has changed my life for the better.
  
  Professor Handa has been such a great professor this semester. He has been very flexible and understanding of the difficulties associated with online learning, and he has offered numerous opportunities for student understanding and improvement.
• Stephen Hanson
  Philosophy
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Hanson has been one of the most down to earth professors I've had at UofL. Not only is he passionate about his subject, but he's equally driven to transfer that same passion to his students. It's a shame there was not a stronger push to keep him here at the university.
• Brandon Hardy
  Management and Entrepreneurship
  College of Business
  Dr. Hardy is one of the best professors I think I've ever had in college. He makes class not only a joy, but makes sure students in his class get the help and attention they need. I know many people including myself find his teaching style is to be far more efficient and effective than the traditional method of lecturing course material to students.
  
  Great teacher. Great demeanor. Really cares about his students. 10/10
  
  From early on, it was very apparent that he values his students' success not only in the class, but also in our future careers. I would enjoy taking another course with him in the future if I were able. And if I couldn't personally take another, I would like to see him continue to teach courses because I know that he brings a lot to the classroom.
• Lamar Hardy
  Theatre Arts
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Lamar was such a great professor to have this semester. In all the craziness that has gone on, he made a point to tell us our well-being is the most important and he made our learning environment fun, comfortable, yet efficient. I feel like he truly changed me for the better.
• Kathryn Harman
  Health and Sports Sciences
  College of Education and Human Development
  amazing professor! cares about whether her student actually learns or not, which is hard to come by sometimes
  
  She is by far the best professor I've had here. She takes difficult material and somehow dumbs it down enough for our small brains to understand. She is extremely smart but never makes students feel dumb when asking a question. I tend to not ask questions in any other class except the ones I've been in with Harman. I have not heard a bad thing about her either.
  
  Dr. Harman is everything you want a professor to be: dedicated, kind, understanding, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile. She makes some of the most difficult content areas easy to understand by taking the time to talk with students one-on-one to ensure that all of their questions are answered. If anyone deserves to be nominated it is her!
  
  Dr. Harman is an amazing educator. I could not imagine taking this class with any other professor. Dr. Harman makes learning so relatable and easy for all her students. She does an amazing job of helping us in and out of the classroom whenever we need it. In the lab she answers all our questions, she always replies to emails quickly, and always had office hours available.
  
  Made the semester a lot easier and taught me more than I have learned in any class I've ever taken. Between lab and biomechanics, I feel very prepared for future courses.
  
  She has mastered the hybrid courses, having all the documents opened and having fun ways to teach us other than PP. I have a learning disability but she always tried to help me when I didn't understand. My experience with this class (even after failing) is the reason I'm still going to U of L. It gave me hope that I could learn the material and could succeed next time.
  
  The best professor that I ever had in 4 years of college. very understanding and accessible
  
  Dr. Harman is literally the best professor I've had here at UofL! She always makes sure her students understand the material and she wants to build relationships with her students. She's really there to help and I appreciate her.
  
  Dr. Harman is a very understanding professor. She gives students the opportunity to get extra credit and offers extra help in her office hours. She responds very quickly to emails and this is greatly appreciated. She also is very quick with entering grades and this allows student to know where we sit in the class.
  
  Professor Harman deserves so much credit for her work. She gives students every opportunity to learn while also challenging us. I am so thankful to have had her this semester because not only did she make me excited to learn, she also made expectations clear for her courses in a time when a lot of classes were confusing and unorganized.
  
  Dr. Harman not only is a fantastic teacher in her subject matter, she also goes above and beyond and is constantly a go to for student who want some faculty mentorship and always knows her students personally.
  
  Even in trying times she makes an effort to be the absolute best professor she can be. Professor Harman goes above and beyond in making sure her students succeed. It also makes me feel comfortable in the classroom to have a professor that genuinely cares about me as a person. I have a lot of classroom anxiety so it's a good feeling to feel comfortable in the classroom.
  
  Professor Harman is definitely the best professor that I have ever had. She explains very well, it's notable her passion for the class and teaching which makes the class very easy to learn and understand the content lecture. She is always ready to help and understandable.
  
  She is the best professor I have had at this university. She is constantly trying her best to teach the course and do it in a way to provide the students with the knowledge we need. She is easy to contact and very energizing in class with great energy. Her class is not easy but I am happy that she was the professor to get us through it.
  
  Dr. Harman is a really great professor. The subject itself is difficult to grasp, but she makes it so much easier to understand. The way she teaches and her caring personality gives students a lot of room to do well in her class. She is honestly the best professor I've had thus far.
  
  Kathryn Harman has been my professor for 2 classes now and she is an incredible spirit that motivates her students to perform well. She makes understanding anatomy and physiology easy while also providing the perfect blend of strict and easy in a professor. She continuously shows how much she cares about her students and how much she loves teaching!
  
  Dr. Harman is truly a wonderful professor. Her ability to teach each and every student is second to none, and it is wonderful to have a teacher that cares not only about students' academic success, but cares about them as people. Dr. Harman's abilities as an educator are simply unmatched, and it has been a privilege to learn from her during my time here.
  
  She has been the best professor I have ever had. She genuinely cares about every students success and wants to see everyone succeed. She met with me multiple times outside of class, through email, and even on zoom once to help me. Took time out of her own schedule to do so. She was encouraging and helpful and genuinely helped me learn more than I could have asked for.
  
  She was always willing to help, is super smart, and all around made the class a good time even though it was challenging!
  
  Great teacher who cares about the well being of her students
  
  She was very helpful!
  
  Dr. Harman goes out of her way to make sure that her students are well informed of the information, and teaches in many different ways to make sure everyone is understanding and does this with a positive attitude, punctuality, and always being prepared for class. She is VERY kind and genuinely inspiring, I'm so thankful to have had her as a professor these last few years!
  
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  Dr. Harman made a hard class enjoyable and easy to understand while also being able to interact with students safely to make class fun and enjoyable for students attending her class.
  
  Dr. Harman displayed a masterful ability to teach students during her lectures, making her biomechanics class and anatomy lab class my most rewarding classes that I have taken in college.
  
  Dr. Harman is hands down the best professor I've had here at Louisville. She goes above and beyond to make her classes enjoyable and very educational.
  
  Dr. Harman is always super helpful, I love her teaching style. She always takes time to go around the room and ask students individually what they need help with.
• Kendyl Harmeling
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Adapted the English classes online is a very digestible format.
  
  Professor Harmeling is a great teacher, always willing to help if you do not understand.
• Muriel Harris
  Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  For her hard work, dedication and selfless efforts for her students and making them feel safe and heard
  
  Dr. Harris is probably the most "keeping it real" professors I've had thus far in this program. She helps draw the parallels between what's in a book and what REALLY happens when we set forth with designing a program and ensuring it's appropriate for a targeted population. Truly enjoyed her course and look forward to the next evaluation.
• James Harrison
  Comprehensive Dentistry
  School of Dentistry
  Dr. Harrison was very bummed we wouldn't have in person class this semester. He has a passion for educating us about our future as owners of practices or employees. He has done his best to still give us all the information and invites guest speakers every week for us to ask questions. Online learning has been hard but Dr. Harrison has done a great job.
• Cheryl Hart
  Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences
  College of Education and Human Development
  Great personality and great teaching skills. Highly recommend taking her courses if you get the chance.
• Joy Hart
  Communication
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Hart is a kind, intelligent, and hard-working professor. She truly cares about each student's success, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Matthew Hart
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  He always made sure I understood the content and was never a bother if I emailed him for help. he made the classroom a safe and friendly environment, I never felt out of place. He also tries his hardest to encourage us to succeed whether that is helping his students with other courses or offering research opportunities, you can genuinely tell he. cares about his students
• Kenneth Hartung
  Marketing
  College of Business
  Professor Hartung is possibly the best professor I've had my whole college career. I felt as through he personally cared for each of his students and took the time, anytime of day, to help us with whatever we needed. Besides the content taught in class Hartung is extremely personable and made the class a real joy to take. I will miss his class when the semester is over.
  
  I've never had a mire understand professor. He is so enthusiastic about what he teaches, and his goals involve us to actually learn rather than focus on taking a test. Those are important, but the value I have gotten from being in his class are things that will stay with me lifelong in my profession!
• Nick Hawkins
  Engineering Fundamentals
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Professor Hawkins (heh) was by the far the professor I enjoyed interacting with most this semester. He's funny, personable, yet also very informed in his subject area and very capable of pushing students through to success. Plus we found out he's a gamer, and gamer's need some more representation in our communities.
• Barry Haworth
  Economics
  College of Business
  Professor Haworth is a great teacher! Understanding, knowledgeable, and so funny! He takes time to teach us class material thoroughly while finding a way to keep us entertained.
  
  Professor Haworth really cares for his students and no one deserves this more than him. I couldn't have made it through this semester with out his help.
  
  Professor Haworth is incredibly understanding and caring. He makes sure to do all he can to help all of his students and insures all of his students understand the material if they have questions. Along with this, his lectures include a great level of entertainment to help students stay engaged.
  
  He did a great job with Covid issues
• Lora Haynes
  Psychology and Brain Science
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Haynes structured our virtual course in a way that really felt like it was a tiny in-person class. I was lucky enough to have two summer courses with Dr. Haynes and I absolutely loved both of them!
  
  She is a very diligent professor.
  
  This is the second opportunity I have had to take a class with Dr. Haynes. She has offered an interesting, demanding course this semester which has stimulated and stretched my abilities. She has a vast knowledge of the material and explains concepts in great detail. She also in active in the community and represents the University with her compassionate spirit.
  
  Dr. Haynes is a very engaging and educated instructor. I loved taking her online courses and I have learned more from her courses than I have from many other UofL courses.
• Lauren Heberle
  Sociology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Very passionate and dedicated to our learning
• Kim Hendricks
  Criminal Justice
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Thank you Kim for being a great influence and a great help on my journey at UofL.
• Ann Herd
  Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Herd's abilities to respond to the class quickly and meaningfully is amazing since she makes herself available by phone, text, and email. I especially enjoyed the opportunity to share music at the beginning of each class. Her delivery of course material and personal experience are inspiring.
  
  Dr. Herd is a personable professor who is willing to go above and beyond to ensure her students are prepared for whatever is to come.
  
  Dr. Herd was NOTHING short of amazing! She was always very reachable, her delivery in the weekly collaborations was very pleasant, and she was just so energetic! She must be a top nominee for Faculty Favorites!
  
  Absolutely the best! Dr. Herd genuinely cares about the topic she teaches and her students.
• Jeff Hieb
  Engineering Fundementals
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Super kind and understanding. Showed passion during class and connected with students on a personal level. On top of all that, hilarious guy. Great person overall.
  
  I had 2 incredible teachers this semester it was really hard to pick. But Dr. Hieb was consistently encouraging and accommodating to anything I needed this semester. I ended up not doing all that well in his class but that was entirely my own fault. He is helpful, goes the extra mile, feels like talking to a friend. I hope to take his classes again as many times as a I can.
  
  He is a very caring professor. Who wants what's best for his students. He will go the extra mile to help a student and to help a student understand the content. He has been my favorite professor by far.
  
  Dr. Hieb always wants to support his students and help them gain a strong understanding of class material.
  
  He is amazing. He is understandable, and he it is apparent that he wants to see everyone succeed.
  
  No doubt the best teacher at the University of Louisville. Super flexible and wants the best for all of his students.
  
  Professor Hieb is the best professor. He has been so understanding and kind while working with his students especially during this hard time. For a lot of classes it feels like we aren't learning and are too distant from the Professor. Professor Hieb has made me feel like I am one of his students and he is always there to help or respond to any questions.
• Kelly Hill
  Humanities
  College of Education and Human Development
  :)
  
  I like Professor Hill because she was always there to answer questions and explain thoroughly.
• Paul Himes
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Paul Himes is an amazing professor, he teaches the content well, is very attentive to students, works with his students, is open to meet with students, and responds quickly to students. Would recommend him to any student wanting to take a class of his.
• Nicholas Hindy
  Psychological and Brain Sciences
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Great guy and very understanding during these circumstances.
  
  Dr. Hindy has been a FANTASTIC professor this semester - his knowledge and ability to create an engaging environment for learning was something I won't soon forget. His commitment to student education and development as well as dedication to my success is the reason I've continuously sought to take his courses.
• Amy Hirschy
  Counseling and Human Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Hirschy truly cares about her students. By adapting her instruction and assignments to better fit our needs, Dr. Hirschy has provided a supportive environment for her students to succeed in a difficult time. I don't dread logging on for class because I know it will be a fulfilling time that is dedicated more to our support and learning than checking off curricular boxes.
• Bethany Hodge
  Pediatrics
  School of Medicine
  Dr. Hodge excels both as an attending physician at Norton Children's Hospital and through the Distinction in Global and Public Health track at ULSOM. She constantly provides opportunities for learning, academic advancement, and is always kind and compassionate. She makes sure that every student she mentors has the tools he or she needs to succeed.
• Janet Holliday
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  She was really invested into her students. She wants you to do well and she actually remembers your pieces and experiences of each student. I liked that we weren't just numbers and grades to her. She assisted me with my writing this term and put it into terms I could understand. Ms. Janet is also compassionate to her students circumstances in life.
• Amy Holthouser
  Pediatrics
  School of Medicine
  Dr. Holthouser steered the medical school through the pandemic and created an entirely new schedule for the 3rd and 4th year medical students to accommodate cancelled step 1 dates and missed rotation time. She is by far one of the most kind, caring, and competent individuals working at the school of medicine and the university as a whole.
• Benne Holwerda
  Physics and Astronomy
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Holwerda is one of the best professors at UofL. He is extremely caring and always has his students' best interest at heart. He is very down-to-Earth and understands what students go through better than any other faculty member I've met. He is also a great mentor outside the classroom and has taught me more about research and astronomy than any class could.
  
  He has gone above and beyond to make sure students are equipped with skills that we need to do research and actually go into our field. Something no other professor seems to do.
• Kyung Hong
  Pharmacology and Toxicology
  School of Medicine
  He is easily reached and responds quickly, explains things very well, and very funny. He also works well with the students around obstacles in a pandemic and otherwise. Loved learning from him.
  
  He is easily reached and responds quickly, explains things very well, and very funny. He also works well with the students around obstacles in a pandemic and otherwise. Loved learning from him.
  
  Dr. Hong was the ONLY professor that figured out how to make quizzes WITHIN the Panopto recordings. It would pop up immediately after you finished watching the lecture. This helped me create structure and stay on schedule. I knew he would be able to see if and when I took the quiz or not. Isn't that what we all need right now? Accountability? Thank you Dr. Hong
• Rachel Hopp
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Hopp is, honestly, one of the most intelligent and caring professors that I have encountered here at UofL. She really wants her students to succeed. Overall, I know she had a tough semester with the passing of her father, but she did not let that interfere with her passion of teaching. Her father would be proud of her, and I am honored to have her as a professor.
  
  Dr. Hopp is such an amazing professor! She made biology so great to learn! I cannot wait to take her next semester for anatomy!
  
  I was worried about taking a Biology class coming into my first year amongst many other things. Dr. Hopp provided so many resources to students in order to help their grades and lessons. I was able to get tutoring help, attend PAL sessions, and office hours that she constantly reminded us we could do. I was able to end the semester off with an A which I am very proud of.
  
  Dr. Hopp is a good professor! She is very knowledgeable of all the material and explains it in a great way
  
  Most caring teacher I have had. Very smart and willing to work with you till you understand what you have done wrong and the material overall.
  
  Professor Hopp was extremely helpful during such a hard semester. When I lost both of my grandparents this year she sympathized with me and encouraged me to keep working hard. She provided me with really helpful study tips and I don't think I could have made it through the class without her!
  
  Dr. Hopp always made me feel important and she was truly invested in her students' education. She was willing to go the extra mile for any and every student.
  
  Dr. Hopp is a great professor she teaches in a way where I can understand it. I can always tell that she wants all of us to succeed and I can always see the time she put into our learning.
  
  This professor was willing to go above and beyond for her students and was extremely resilient during this difficult year. She provided a lot of resources for students and truly cared about the success of her students.
  
  Dr. Hopp is one of the most caring and understanding professors I've ever had. She expects her students to perform their very best, but gives them all the resources and opportunities to excel. She is fair and honest, and she genuinely wants the best for each and every student.
• Bruce Horner
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Horner, was one of the most helpful teachers I've had this semester. Not only did he give a direct and open line of communication. He has made sure that we all understand what we were doing in class and gave us helpful constructive criticism to better our writing.
• Amanda Howell
  School of Nursing
  With it being my first semester of nursing school, the difficulties prevail. Ms. Howell has been great with her lectures and really tries to make sure we understand the content even if it is virtual. Throughout the semester, you can really truly feel how much Ms. Howell wants everyone in the class to succeed and she tries her best to get us to success.
• Minjie Huang
  Finance
  College of Business
  Great professor. Really went the extra mile for all of his students!
• Katie Hughes
  Criminal Justice
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Best professor I've had yet!
• Ashley Humphrey
  School of Nursing
  Ashley Humphreys is the best teacher I have had in nursing school. Third semester has been a challenge for all, and I have never felt support by a teacher like she provides. From constant emails clarifying things, reaching out if we need help, and keeping things as organized as possible Ashley knocks it just of the part. An amazing nurse and an amazing teacher. Thank YOU!
  
  With it being my first semester of Nursing school, it was already intimidating as it is. This clinical instructor made me feel very comfortable and her confidence in me would motivate me throughout the whole experience.
• Luz Huntington-Moskos
  School of Nursing
  Dr. Luz is passionate about her work. All assignments are relevant and interesting. Dr. Luz is always available for questions and concerns, and provides timely feedback.
  
  Very patient and always available to discuss assignments
• Greg Hutcheson
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Wonderful teacher and person!
• Dae-Sung Hwangbo
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Great professor!
• Tamer Inanc
  Electrical and Computer Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Professor Tamer Inanc was my instructor for the ECE 660 Introduction of Robust Control. He has a complete understanding and grip on the topics. He delivered the content effectively. he explained the topics with examples and reasons. He urged us to think out of the box to implement the techniques of robust control in the real world.
  
  Dr. Inanc was a very good professor this semester, and always put his student first.
  
  His classroom presentation greatly simplified learning the material for me. He was always willing to make himself available for students and at the conclusion of the semester I felt confident not only that I'd learned the material, but also that he was instrumental in making that such a natural process.
  
  Professor Inanc is a very caring teacher who takes the time to teach his materials well. He was quite adaptive to online classes and made allowances to students and changes to his material to promote success in his class. I very much enjoyed taking him this semester.
  
  Dr. Inanc is always one of my favorite professors. He makes class interesting and is always attentive and ready to answer questions during lectures. Something I noticed this semester was how upset he seemed that we couldn't be in the classroom together but he made the most of the semester online and I really enjoyed it.
• W. Kyle Ingle
  Educational Leadership
  College of Education and Human Development
  During the semester Dr. Ingle created many opportunities for his PhD students to learn and grow. He posted lots of quality resources and information that really made a difference. Dr. Ingle is a highly competent and dependable faculty member that PhD students can count on. Great learning experience in his class.
• Nat Irvin
  Management and Entrepreneurship
  College of Business
  He is such an awesome leader, he truly has a passion for teaching, and he cares about his students. His executive management speaker series was the best experience. He brought in key leaders to share with us their experiences and what they are looking for as leaders in their field. Such a relevant course.
• Alexei Izyumov
  Economics
  College of Business
  Professor Izyumov is a very helpful and interesting professor. He is always willing to help his students and he has a different perspective since he grew up during the USSR.
• Billy Jackson
  Mathematics
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Once the class warms up to him, he is so open and is very approachable. His is very knowledgeable and knows how to help us do the best.
• Jason Jaggers
  Health and Sport Sciences
  College of Education and Human Development
  honestly, best professor I've had since I started at UofL
• Rebecca Jemian
  Music Theory
  School of Music
  After spring 2020, Dr. Jemian wanted to know where we stood coming into the course. I voiced my worries and concerns on the discussion boards and they were heard. She met with me weekly to provide extra instruction in areas I needed and my grades have improved greatly. I've appreciated her effort and constant encouragement through this time.
• Jenny Heineken Johnson
  Kent School of Social Work
  I have had a particularly difficult semester beyond the challenges presented by the COVID 19 pandemic. I have had some serious health problems that caused me to have to play catch up. Not only is Jenny an excellent educator but her unconditional support stands as the primary reason I did not drop out of school.
• Mike Jett
  Health and Sport Sciences
  College of Education and Human Development
  This professor goes above and beyond to encourage success and does a great job performing labs in video so that online students could perform the lab if given the opportunity in the future.
• Arthur Johnson
  Philosophy
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Johnson is very interesting in the classroom, and his classes are always a highlight of my week! He obviously cares about his students, and that is something that I don't see a ton anymore. I'm going to miss his class!
  
  His enthusiasm is unparalleled. He doesn't shy away from his opinions or beliefs about philosophical topics but also doesn't present any biases.
  
  Professor Johnson was extremely accommodating throughout the duration of the course. He took extra time to ensure all of the students were understanding, and related each lecture back to an event occurring in the real world. This allowed for me to deepen my understanding of Philosophy and how it surrounds us each and every day.
• Christopher Johnson
  Health Management and Systems Sciences
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  Dr. Johnson works tirelessly and supports students' professional development. He is accommodating and personalize interventions. Dr. Johnson has extensive knowledge of the discipline and generates innovative ways to address emerging challenges. I am quite pleased to have him as a mentor!
• David Johnson
  Health Management and Systems Sciences
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  Caring, flexible, and helped me in my time of need. Forever thankful for him
  
  Dr. Johnson goes above and beyond the call of education daily. He not only presents information about current events and how to unpack them, but encourages habits we will use in our public health careers daily. He is always available to help and is an unending source of encouragement and thoughtful advice.
  
  David has always been an incredible, kind, and supportive professor! UofL and Public Health are lucky to have him.
• Jenny Johnson
  Kent School of Social Work
  Jenny was essential in my success this past academic school year. Her enthusiasm and grace inspired to keep pushing through this difficult year. I hate online classes but the rapport I had with Jenny made them not only bearable, but engaging- something that is indispensable in an online platform.
• Melissa Johnson
  Kent School of Social Work
  She great, fun and there to listen to our problems and cares about each student
• Tina Johnson
  Kent School of Social Work
  Mrs. Johnson is the most caring and compassionate instructor. She goes above and beyond for her students and has been an amazing blessing to me during my first semester here at UofL! She deserves this!
  
  Professor Johnson is passionate about social work and the success of her students. She is accessible and willing to help when a student is confused. Throughout the semester she offered many assignments which aided my understanding of the information. She is kind and compassionate.
• Sheila Johnston
  Accountancy
  College of Business
  Always wanted to help out and ensure as a student she could help whether it was with the material in the class or even issues with connect software.
  
  Ms. Johnston was very helpful throughout the semester. When I had questions and concerns about the material she answered promptly. It is clear she cares about her students on both an academic and personal level. Making connections can be difficult through online classes however Ms. Johnston exceeded all my expectations for a distance class instructors.
• Jenny Jokinen
  Chemistry
  College of Arts and Sciences
  She ran an amazing lab regardless of the corona struggles and made my first semester of college just a little bit easier. She's amazing and deserves the recognition. She contacts back extremely well and has great TAs
  
  Dr. Jokinen is an amazing instructor with a kind heart. She is more than helpful and accommodated me this year through a surgery and loss of a family member. Thankful that I had her this semester!
• Gabe Jones
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  His teaching style was perfect! Without any exams during the semester, we had to study all the required readings to prepare our reports and answer the discussion board questions! We could reach out to him whenever we needed him! We learned so much in his virtual classes!
• Ricky Jones
  Pan-African Studies
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Jones Black Male Identity class has been a safe space for students this semester. In the world today social equity and justice has become a big topic and Dr. Jones took the time to explore and dissect the topics that affect African American men. In the process he was able to create bonds with students and provide a nurturing environment for students in his class.
• James Joyce
  Sociology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  A wonderful understand and diligent teacher in a non conventional way. The kind of teacher you expect to have in college, open to adaptation and kind
• Eli Karam
  Kent School of Social Work
  There is not one of my professors that was as passionate for teaching the content they do like Dr. Eli. He is very engaging and loves to see us thrive. He deserves this.
  
  I have had Dr. Karem for more classes than any other professor during graduate school (including two this semester). He consistently shows up with the highest level of enthusiasm and professionalism. I do not think there is someone more devoted to passing on the craft of Couples and Family Therapy with more passion then Dr. Karem!
• Andrew Karem
  Computer Science and Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  He is a very nice guy and an amazing teacher.
  
  Karem is my favorite teacher I've had in my 4 years. He is skilled at the content and at teaching, and he cares about students and their learning. He went above and beyond to give us great resources. He created a class chat, which has been the most effective way I've seen anyone work around the remote classes situation. He facilitated an awesome online class environment.
  
  His lectures were focused and extremely well presented, and he went above and beyond to help students outside of class.
  
  Without a doubt, Dr. Karem is my favorite professor at Speed School. He is very understanding of his students and makes his course content as realistic and applicable as possible, unlike many other professors.
  
  I believe Dr. Karem is the best professor I have had in my four years at UofL. I have had two classes with him.His lectures are thorough and his assignments reflect the lectures and his tests reflect the assignments. Even though the tests and assignments have hard content, they are easy to do because he actually covers the material he will later grade us on.
  
  Dr. Karem is the best professor I have had. His way of teaching brings forth a new approach to material that is the fundamental basis for computer programming. Dr. Karem always kept me interested. Truly a professional that cares for the field of computer science engineering.
  
  Professor Karem is an extremely good professor. He was always extremely helpful and lectures were always enjoyable. The material was difficult at times but he taught it in a way that was so helpful with understanding the concepts and took a lot out of the class
  
  Fantastic teacher, always knows what's best for students, and is always there for students whenever they are in need of his help. Best professor I've had at UofL.
  
  He is passionate about his work and a very knowledgeable person.
• Haleh Karimi
  Information Systems, Analytics and Operations
  College of Business
  Karimi truly cares about her students and seems to want nothing more than for them to succeed.
• Seyed Karimi
  Health Management and Systems Sciences
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  Dr. Karimi has been incredibly helpful this semester in providing instruction over why specific research methods are needed, and helping my classmates and I understand how we can use them. He has been patient with us, has provided complementary course readings to go along with his lectures, and has gone above and beyond to make himself available to those in the course.
• Karen Kayser
  Kent School of Social Work
  Dr. Kayser was extremely helpful right from the beginning of my time in my MSSW program. She helped me find a placement for my internship quickly when I was running out of time. Dr. Kayser also established a seminar for students to attend to help us debrief during the week from our internships. She remembers so much about her students and is exceedingly helpful.
• Theresa Keeley
  History
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Keeley was beyond helpful this semester. Not only was she a great teacher, but she went out of her way to provide additional tips for life and school in general. She also was so consistent in her grading and timing. She was a light in this dark time!
• Frank Kelderman
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. K has always been fantastic and I was glad to have him again this semester! I learn a lot in his classes without being stressed -- he's accommodating and great at starting fruitful class discussions so I am always excited for class!
• Dru Kemp
  Kent School of Social Work
  Dr. Kemp is always available when I need something. She has been very supportive in these trying times.
• Stephen Kendra
  Information Systems, Analytics and Operations
  College of Business
  he was super nice and was always willing to help students. made online learning engaging and interesting
  
  The first day of office hours talked for about 2.5 hours about ourselves and helped me learn about career paths. Helped me make my resume which has impressed people in IT at many companies. Incredible human being and truly cares for his students. I would argue he is the hardest working professor at UofL and most relatable.
  
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• Sharon Kerrick
  Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Kerrick was awesome! Took time to ensure each of us had everything we needed. Also went above and beyond to help set future goals and assist with life after graduation!
  
  Best instructor hands down! Her passion for teaching and helping others is evident during every session even during offline hours. She left a lifelong impact on me.
• James Key
  School of Nursing
  James Key goes above and beyond for his students. He exemplifies what it means to being dedicated to education. James is intentional in his clinical decisions, goes the extra mile to make a conducive learning environment, promotes collaboration, critical thinking and positivity. I can't say enough positive things about him!
  
  James has gone above and beyond for his students. He has made me a more confident nurse and has believed in me more than I believe in myself. I am extremely grateful to have been James' student.
• Andre Kezdy
  Mathematics
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Kezdy is always open to his students, and encourages us to reach out for help. He makes a difficult class tolerable and his passion for math is very evident. Even during the online circumstances, he has put in so much effort to his class lectures.
• Junghwa Kim
  Mathematics
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Kim was both kind and motivational in her online math courses this semester. Although, math is a hard subject to teach via an electronic whiteboard, Dr. Kim made lectures interesting and relevant. She should be recognized for her great pedagogical spirit and wonderful attitude she has in all of her lectures. She's a wonderful teacher.
• Shirletta Kinchen
  Pan- African Studies
  College of Arts and Sciences
  I learned so much in your class semester! Thank you for creating a space for us to grow and discuss the books and whatever random connections that we made.
• Suzanne Kingery
  Pediatrics
  School of Medicine
  Dr. Kingery goes above and beyond, not only as a physician and mother but as a professor as well. I've never felt more safe to ask questions or excited to learn than when Dr. Kingery is at the helm. She does so much for all of us and she deserves to be recognized!
• Audrey Kline
  Economics
  College of Business
  Dr. Kline met with us twice a week, every week of the class. On top of that, she also spent considerable time helping me individually for a project that meant so much to me. She was a great person to start the MBA program with and her ability to teach and give us the tools to feel confident is incredible. She made me fall in love with Economics!
  
  Dr. Klein provided clear goals and expectations for the course and went above and beyond in providing additional educational opportunities through group and personal office hours. She wanted all of us to succeed in our course and program and believe she deserves this award.
  
  All my professors were wonderful this semester. It would have been great if we could select more than one professor. I loved the fact how comfortable Dr. Audrey made us feel with our first course. I was quite nervous when I started. I must say that all the professors were great and I truly appreciate all their support with the classes.
  
  Audrey was fantastic. She made me feel comfortable with the material and her approach made the topic far less intimidating. She was receptive to my many questions and encouraged me not to overthink things. I am grateful for the opportunity to have been in her class.
  
  Tenured, matured and top of her class. She has gone above and beyond on multiple occasions. She's a stellar of a professor! Kudos to her all the way! Made me enjoy Economics even more because of her.
  
  Dr. Kline's MBA 626 Economics class was outstanding. Dr. Kline is knowledgeable, accessible, and explains concepts in a way that is easy to understand. She is an excellent professor and I highly enjoyed her class.
  
  By far the most helpful, kind, and impactful professor of my first year on campus. Highly recommend!!!
  
  This has by far been one of the best professors I have taken. It's my last year at UofL and she delivered the most engaging class while being a down to earth, personable, caring professor that made a huge difference in how my final year at UofL went.
  
  Professor Kline was amazing. I honestly don't know if I would've made it through this semester without her. She was constantly encouraging me to be my best self and do my best work. I'm so thankful I had her for her as a professor. She truly embodies the UofL spirit of being hardworking, caring, and compassionate.
• Jessica Kline
  Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health
  School of Medicine
  I am very grateful for her support and willingness to be there for us medical students and residents. She truly listens to our needs and concerns and for that I am beyond grateful. Dr. Kline goes above and beyond. She pushes us with our limits of knowledge. She takes time out of her busy day to FaceTime and text us when we need support the most.
• Tracy K'Meyer
  History
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. K'Meyer is phenomenal. She possesses a wealth of knowledge, poses challenging questions, and is an expert facilitator of class discussion. She generously shares her expertise and is open about her own strengths and weaknesses--thereby creating an open classroom environment that welcomes students to be genuine about their work and experience, too.
• Tiffany Knox
  Communication
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Her class was just great. And I like how she makes you feel like you can learn.
• Abigail Koenig
  Management and Entrepreneurship
  College of Business
  she's the best one of my favorite professor so far!
  
  Her Business Communication class was full of assignments that teach us real world skills for the business industry. She clearly puts a lot of effort into creating assignments for us and giving feedback. She is very available to us as well which is helpful when there is an assignment that we struggle with.
• Majeda Koetter Ali
  College of Education and Human Development
  Professor Koetter Ali in my eyes was a prime example of caring and understanding throughout this semester. The way she tailored her classes to fit the needs of her students even through a switch to online only was exceptional and she was always available when I needed her for clarifications.
  
  Great teacher. Always makes material interesting and fun. Loved taking her nutrition class.
• Jonathan Kopechek
  Bioengineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Kopechek is the best professor I've ever had. He's passionate, actually takes time to make sure the students know the material, and is always available for questions. He's also an amazingly kind and genuine professor and I wish I had more professors like him during my undergraduate career.
  
  Dr. Kopechek's main goal is student success. He will explain in 100 different ways until the entire class understands. He will make time to meet w/ students to explain concepts further. He cares about the students themselves. He has taught 2 of my classes and was my Capstone mentor. It's my last semester and I have never appreciated a teacher as much as Dr. Kopechek.
• Brittany Kotheimer MacWilliams
  School of Music
  Professor MacWilliams was instrumental to my preparation to audition for the music school. I received a much needed scholarship to study there, where I am very grateful to be her Viola student.
• Karen Krigger
  Family Medicine
  School of Medicine
  I hope to grow to become a physician as caring, detail oriented, and diligent as she is with her patients. She makes things happen and she supports us medical students like no other. When we have passions, dreams, life events, she is there supporting us 100% and giving it her all.
• KB Kulasekera
  Biostatistics
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  He is my favorite professor .
• Katina Kulow
  Marketing
  College of Business
  she was always very understanding especially during this uncertain time. she made lectures entertaining and I looked forward to class every week. I also felt that I learned from her class the most this semester, even though I'm not a marketing major.
• Jadwiga Kuta
  Chemistry
  College of Arts and Sciences
  An overall great professor, Dr. Kuta explains topics well, focuses on class problem areas, and keeps lectures entertaining.
• Alycia Lackey
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Lackey is great professor who makes sure you understand and the concept. She is really passionate in teaching which makes the students also want to learn.
• Thomas Lambert
  Equine Industry Program
  College of Business
  Super helpful not only during my capstone this past spring semester, but throughout my entire college career! I have had this professor since my freshman year (now a senior) and have learned so much through him. Thanks a ton!
• Cheri Langley
  Kent School of Social Work
  Dr. Langley is always available to her students, considers the difficult climate we are experiencing and how it affects students, and you can tell she cares about us. She teaches research, which is a difficult class and not something all social work students would excel in, but she makes it understandable. I have enjoyed having her as a professor!
  
  Dr. Langley is not only an expert in her field but never spares a moment to provide an encouraging word, an extra explanation, or a mental health day to her students. This class was rigorous and well outside of my comfort zone but it truly was made enjoyable by Dr. Langley, even remotely. Please consider Dr. Langley!
• Ann Larson
  Elementary, Middle and Secondary Teacher Education
  College of Education and Human Development
  Professor Larson has been very kind and considerate when making sure that we have all of the resources we need and allowing for extensions when we need them.
• Adrian Lauf
  Computer Science and Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Very fun guy. Passionate about his material, goes off on tangents often about things that he's interest in and that is cool.
  
  Dr. Lauf has been one of the best teachers that I have had while in engineering school. He has cared the most about students and worked the hardest to make sure that we are learning, and his course material and instruction clearly show that he is an expert in his field. He deserves this nomination for all his hard work to educate the students of UofL.
  
  Clear communicator and genuinely nice and interesting guy.
  
  Dr. Lauf makes class a joy to attend; his enthusiasm for what he teaches is apparent and gets you excited to learn. Adds historical facts and anecdotes to lectures. Frequently connects lectures to the real world. Makes complicated topics simple by breaking them down and explaining them in plain English. Accessible outside office hours, even late night on weekdays and on weekend.
• Mark Leach
  Counseling and Human Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Leach goes above and beyond with his teaching. His passion for his field spreads to his students. It is easy to see that we all want to be better because of his classroom attitude. He is willing and excited to provide additional resources for students.
• Charlie Leonard
  University Honors Program
  Never fails to make class interesting
• Melinda Leonard
  Psychological and Brain Sciences
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Leonard has always been inspiring to me! I have taken her class 3 different times! She has always encouraged to fix anything or help students on any questions they have! It always nice to have a professor that can be there for the students! She also allows to give second chances if time needed! She has always been a huge help for me getting into the psychology program!
• Ariana Levinson
  Brandeis School of Law
  Professor Levinson cares deeply about her students and the subject she is teaching. She goes out of her way to follow up with students, and not just about school, either. Professor Levinson is always ensuring you're doing ok in life in general. Her classes are fun and informative, and she is extremely communicative and passionate.
  
  Professor Levinson has gone above and beyond teaching us mostly asynchronously during this semester. She really cares about her students and our success. She keeps us updated and sends encouraging messages. She makes herself easily available as well.
  
  Ultimately, although I would have loved to have Professor Levinson in person, she was my favorite Professor this year due to her creativity, kindness, and positivity online. Please consider her for this award! She deserves it!
  
  Professor Levinson is extremely passionate about employment law, which makes each lecture and module interesting and enriching. She is very responsive and excited to discuss policy changes, potential improvements, and is always more than willing to help students in independent research.
  
  Professor Levinson was very understanding and accommodating as we transitioned to online learning this semester. She constantly encourages us to reach out to her about our feelings and mental health, and seems like she is more concerned about us learning the content of her class than working us to death. I really appreciated her kind presence this semester.
  
  Professor Levinson is one of the most thoughtful and caring professors I have ever had. When you plan to go to law school, you aren't expecting professors to really care. While I have been proven wrong by all of my professors at Brandeis, I have been the most so by Professor Levinson. She is the best and made this transition to hybrid learning seamless.
• Alan Levitan
  Accountancy
  College of Business
  His class was not easy, but the professor did a phenomenal job. He was always available to help, answered questions immediately, and did an overall excellent job making sure we learned the material rather than memorize it; which is especially hard for an online class.
• Rebecca Long
  School of Music
  This professor cares about her students and their mental health. During a time where it can seem like everything is falling apart, Professor Long and her class feels like a breath of fresh air.
  
  Dr. Long has been great throughout this entire semester. She has been amazing at preparing us for success and not letting Covid get in the way. She has been so supportive throughout the semester and is very deserving of this.
  
  Dr. Long is by far the great Professor I have ever had. She makes the material fun and always makes sure we understand it. She has been so accommodating this semester and very understanding with how difficult everything has been! She deserves the world!
  
  Professor Long is the most amazing, inclusive, and adaptable Professor I have ever had. She was always checking in on us, changing the class to help us, and so much more.
• Doug Lorenz
  Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  He took the time to help me understand where I went wrong and worked with me to help me not make the same mistakes again. I am not sure how well I learned, but he worked really hard to help me understand the concepts.
  
  Dr. Lorenz goes down in my books as my favorite professor I've ever had. I appreciate the time he took to answer my emails with endless questions. He was always quick to respond and give me feedback I needed to apply myself instead of just giving me the answers. Thank you Dr. Lorenz for your time and effort you put into your students' success and futures.
• Robert Luginbill
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  I have so many health issues and COVID made my learning a struggle because of being immunocompromised. I am extremely thankful to Dr. Luginbill for being an amazing instructor and helping me learn and finish my language credit despite the mountains we needed to climb. Even if he is not a top nominee, he is a professor who made a difference in my life.
  
  I have had Dr. Luginbill for four semesters, his enthusiasm for teaching and sharing his knowledge of Latin makes me want to keep coming back. He has a very stress free approach that let's you focus more on learning. For me he represents what I hope to be like when I someday teach.
  
  Really engages students with the material!!
• Craig Lush
  Physical Plant
  Craig has been a mentor in all levels. He has showed me things that I didn't even know existed. He is always willing to lend a hand. He is a all around awesome guy!!
• Fredrick Luzzio
  Chemistry
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Luzzio is one of the best chemistry teachers in the department. He is very accommodating to students when they are in need, whether it's understanding the material or personal. He is a wonderful professor and person.
• Keith Lyle
  Psychological and Brain Sciences
  College of Arts and Sciences
  I've never met a person that is so invested in something as Dr. Lyle is invested in us. He Keeps all of us engaged by teaching us about us and having us participate all the way. Being is his lecture is not like watching a movie, but more like staring one and he's hell of a director. I still remember every minute of every lecture.
  
  I've had Dr. Lyle as a professor for two of my courses, soon to be three. I think he's a great professor who makes the subject matter interesting to learn and easy to understand. He's always asking for feedback regarding his classes which shows he really cares about how his teaching is influencing us and how he could do better as a professor.
  
  He is so concerned about his students. He makes learning enjoyable and makes accommodations when needed in this trying time.
  
  His teaching style is amazing.
  
  Awesome professor
  
  Keith Lyle
• Thomas Mackey
  History
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Absolutely one of the best professors at UofL. His classes have brought out the best in me as my writing and style have improved 100 fold since my first class with him. He's gone above and beyond what a professor should do, by going out of his way to help me improve my skills and abilities.
• Brittany MacWilliams
  School of Music
  Professor MacWilliams was very personable and checked in on me frequently to ask how I was doing and how my grades were
• Shiva Mainaly
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  She was very considerate during the pandemic and communicated promptly. She was all-around very helpful.
• Andrew Manikas
  Information Systems, Analytics and Operations
  College of Business
  Professor Manikas was a great help to me this semester. I'm a senior graduating this May, and I've been really stressed about my course work as well as navigating throughout daily life still in covid. He's been able to help me with any questions or concerns I've had and he was always very attentive when I reached out to him.
• Amy Mansfield
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Mansfield is an amazing instructor and so understanding and willing to help her students anytime they need it!
• Jennifer Mansfield-Jones
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Between the death of a family member and being a full time front line worker in the ER, my schedule was crazy, mentally, and physically exhausting. She is compassionate, understanding, and did everything she could to work with me so I could succeed in her class. Her kindness and support is what kept me going through the semester. She is over all a wonderful professor and person.
• Samuel Marcosson
  Brandeis School of Law
  Prof Marcosson is fair, brilliant, and compassionate. He has done an extraordinary job supporting his students through this challenging time while also continuing to effectively teach.
• Kathryn Marklein
  Anthropology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Marklein is a wonderful professor who is so supportive and encouraging of her students. The material she teaches is very difficult, and yet she ensures that no student walks away confused or ignored. She has been extremely flexible during this pandemic, making all of our assignments both virtual and in-person, allowing us to work regardless of any obstacles.
  
  Dr. Kathryn Marklein is a fantastic professor. Not only is she passionate about the subjects she teaches but she is also able to engage students to have fun while learning. I worried that I did not have enough previous knowledge over skeletal anatomy but she strengthen my confidence while also helping me build upon the skills I had.
  
  Dr. Marklein has been one of my favorite professors over the course of my academic career here at the University of Louisville. I'm very thankful for her leadership and have learned so much. Most of all, I've learned grace in the midst of trying times, and Dr. Marklein has been a huge influencer in that!
  
  Dr. Marklein is not only a brilliant professor but also a wonderful human being. Since I have begun taking her class she has not only made me realize how much I truly love Anthropology as a whole but has also made me realize that my unique interests (specifically forensic anthropology) are not weird. She has validated me in a way that no one ever has before.
  
  Dr. Marklein is an excellent mentor to all her students, continually taking extra time to help students on an individual level to understand class content and develop applicable career skills. She is always receptive to concerns or struggles that her students are facing and is very encouraging. She is truly an outstanding and dedicated faculty member.
• Scott Massey
  Fine Arts
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Wears a lot of hats and is incredibly accommodating. Incredibly invested in the careers of his students.
• Jeffery Masters
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Masters is passionate about science and dedicated to sharing that knowledge and passion with his students. He has shown an amazing level of compassion to his students this adverse semester while working hard to make class interactive and fun. He is always available for more question and eager for more opportunities for teachable lessons.
  
  He was very passionate about the topic and taught with enthusiasm. This made class interesting and fun even though it was all online.
  
  He's the best
  
  Dr. Masters is an excellent professor who made his class interesting despite it being moved online
  
  Dr. Masters was a wonderful professor to have during COVID-19. I took his class over the summer, and he was extremely understanding and knowledgeable. He was able to make Bio242 fun for his students, and he was very helpful with any feedback he had for us as well. This professor definitely deserves this award, and needs to be recognized for his hard work.
  
  He was super supportive and helpful during this very difficult and stressful semester.
  
  Dr. Masters is very kind and understanding. He makes hard subjects fun and easier to deal with. He motivates his students to do well by speaking to them as peers.
  
  He facilitated the material very well in the new online course. He was also accommodating with technical issues and gave help to students struggling during the pandemic. Great professor... loved watching his lectures.
• Susan Matarese
  Political Science
  College of Arts and Sciences
  I'm a first year student who took Dr. Matarese's Intro to Comparative Politics course this semester. I very much enjoyed her lectures, and found myself looking forward to them each day. Not only was the class highly educational, it was also very interesting, in large part due to her deep knowledge and ability to provide insight into the subject.
• Eugene Mazo
  Brandeis School of Law
  Professor Mazo has incredible heart and energy. He brings the subject to life through stories, illustrations, examples, and activities. He is absolutely brilliant but teaches in a way that makes it easy to learn. He encourages participation in the classroom and engagement outside of class during office hours and through one-on-one appointments.
• Andrew McCart
  Health Management and Systems Sciences
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  Dr. McCart is passionate and knowledgeable about Healthcare Leadership. He is fast to respond to emails and questions. Dr. McCart genuinely wants his students to succeed.
  
  Dr. McCart is passionate about the success of his students. He educates in such an uplifting manor which encourages students to yearn for greatness. I feel very fortunate to learn under his instruction and value his constant advice.
  
  He's a great teacher and is always willing to answer questions.
  
  Very compassionate educator with a well rounded background and many real life assignments
• Michael McCormack
  Pan African Studies
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. McCormack is by far the best teacher on this campus. He makes class interesting, lets students speak their minds, and encourages critical thinking with an energy unlike anyone I've ever been taught by.
  
  He's the best and extremely funny!
• Frances McDonald
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor McDonald has made a tough class enjoyable during a wild semester. She has also been understanding of students' personal issues, offering help outside of class and extensions when needed. Thanks to her, I've become a better writer and student this year. Her class has been one of the most impactful and helpful I've ever taken.
• Warren McIntosh
  Information Systems, Analytics and Operations
  College of Business
  One of the best teachers I have ever had
  
  He actually cares about us learning
  
  Prof. McIntosh is very passionate about his class and his students' learning, his CIS 205 class content is very well designed to promote student's learning. It kept students engaged in class and very informative as well. I learned a lot in his class and also enjoyed his class through out. You can tell he truly cares about his students. Thanks for a wonderful semester!
• Patrick McKiernan
  Kent School of Social Work
  McKiernan always makes it engaging and easy to learn from - he offers real experience pointers I am confident I will use in the field. He is a good teacher and he's admired by many students
• Keith McKnight
  REACH
  He's a life saver academically and provided emotional support I didn't know I needed. In addition, he's very accessible throughout the day
• Alison McLeish
  Psychological and Brain Sciences
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Mcleish was such a kind an accommodating professor. I really enjoyed having her in class.
  
  Dr. McLeish always makes class interesting. I have had several classes with Dr. McLeish and have enjoyed them all. I would recommend everyone take at least one of her classes.
  
  Her teaching style is amazing.
  
  Dr. McLeish is my favorite professor I've ever had. She is very kind and knowledgeable. She always encourages her students to ask questions even if she doesn't know the answer. She is very giving and truly cares about her students.
• John McLeod
  History
  College of Arts and Sciences
  He understood the stress and unique situation we were in as students. He held in person class when available but no one was required to go. He only gave a few graded assignment to keep our stress levels down. Overall great guy.
• Shamus McNamara
  Electrical and Computer Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  He brought a positive environment to the class and his motivation to teach made everything understandable. Prof. McNamara stay after class and gave each student with difficulties an opportunity to comprehend the material being taught. He has a true calling of teaching and is approachable.
  
  Dr. McNamara is my favorite professor in the ECE department bar none.
• Andrew Mehring
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  He was super understanding of the pandemic and distanced education in a high level class. In addition, the coursework and lectures felt intensive enough to be educational but not too overwhelming during such a difficult time
• Sergio Mendes
  Physics and Astronomy
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Mendes is one of the best professors I've ever had the please of learning from. His lectures are very informative and tell the story of physics. Dr. Mendes is extremely caring and is always available to help his students. He is very fun to talk to and our conversations always sparked excitement for physics. I am definitely a better student because of his instruction.
  
  Fanatic instructor, great with explaining complex concepts. He made the transition to online flawless.
• Michael Menze
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Menze is an exceptional professor and I would love for him to get the recognition he deserves. His dedication to his students is unrivaled and it is evident to every student that has ever taken his class.
• Lynda Mercer
  Comparitive Humanities
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Mercer created a remarkably enjoyable and educational semester that pushed us to think critically about the coursework subjects. She always responded to questions/emails incredibly fast and her responses were always friendly and helpful. :)
• Rebecca Mercke
  Diagnosis and Oral Health
  School of Dentistry
  Dr. Merckee goes over and beyond to ensure that every dental hygiene student leaves the program a well prepared dental hygienist. She is one of the most caring instructors I have had the privilege of learning from.
• Rodney Merkley
  Organizational Leadership and Learning
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Rod is engaging and relevant. He ties the material directly to reality and challenges his students to gain a deeper understanding of the curriculum. He knows what takes to be successful in HR and business, and ensures that wisdom and experience pair with the course work
• Cynthia Metz
  Physiology
  School of Medicine
  She is so organized and gifted in teaching.
  
  Metz is the best!
  
  Dr. Metz was EXTREMELY helpful and made the entire online experience much easier. It's a shame we didn't get to have her as an in person instructor.
  
  She has made her lectures still so engaging with activities and reaching out to us multiple times a week reminding us of deadlines and providing positivity! She is the best professor I have ever had!
  
  Dr. Metz provided the most organized class during virtual learning. She put in the work to make the class flow and get us all the information we needed. She always made herself available to us for questions and meetings. She was kind and compassionate.
  
  She does an amazing job laying out the material in a clear way. Her lectures line up with her notes and she has extra explanations for quiz answers. She also sends out weekly emails with what is due each week which is very helpful so that students don't forget something.
  
  She goes above and beyond for her students. She always brings a smile to class. She provides meetings after exams to discuss study habits to improve exam scores.
  
  She was so organized and helpful. She was super accessible and always made sure to answer our questions and provide resources to make online learning as easy as possible. Best professor I've had all semester
  
  Dr. Metz is a perfect example of an evolving and caring instructor. She takes teaching to a new level and innovates within the classroom to teach students.
  
  Dr. Metz has been an incredible teacher this semester. Given all of the challenges this year has brought, Dr. Metz has helped us survive this semester. I am very grateful for her!
  
  The best professor I've ever had! No other professor in my school years has taught in such an organized and passionate format and I'm so thankful for her! Dr. Metz truly knows how to teach in a way that'll make the knowledge click and last, what more could we ask for? Thank you Dr. Metz!
  
  Dr. Metz is the absolute best professor that I've ever had. She makes class as organized and seamless as possible. She provides a wealth of instructional material that is all very helpful. Her class is extremely engaging and I enjoyed learning from her. Dr. Metz and her physiology class were just all-around wonderful.
• Lawrence Michalczyk
  Kent School of Social Work
  Professor M has been so fun. He has made online learning enjoyable. He has given multiple experiences for collaboration within the cohort that were simple and easy going but also applicable to the learning experience. He has been readily available the entire semester and has been completely willing to work with us no matter the circumstances.
  
  This semester was really challenging for me, like so many of my peers. It's my first semester in graduate school, my mental health has been difficult to manage because of the pandemic, and my grandmother passed away at the start of the semester. Professor Michalcyzk has been so understanding of my circumstances. His support meant a lot to me and I am so thankful for him!
  
  Professor M. has challenged me and inspired me more than I could ever think was possible during my first policy class. His assignments were challenging, his feedback was thorough and well thought out, leading me to be a better MSSW student for future classes. I look forward to next semester with him as a professor.
• Jennifer Middleton
  Kent School of Social Work
  Dr. Middleton is an amazing professor! She was friendly, kind, and passionate about the material. You can tell that she cares about her students and their success.
• Edward Miller
  Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health
  School of Medicine
  Dr. Miller is phenomenal. He has been a mentor, advocate, and champion of everyone he meets. He truly goes above and beyond to teach, educate, and support learners and our community.
• Sarah Miller
  Communication
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Miller was a great teacher this year and made the assignments fun and interactive. She was super helpful and available for questions.
• Chris Millett
  School of Music
  Chris has taught me so much this semester! I have learned from him through both lectures and observations in the music therapy clinic. He has helped me grow as a music therapist more than any other professor I've had!
• Jessica Minges
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  She is such an amazing professor that pushes us to do our very best achieve our goals. She helps us to be the best versions of ourselves. Our program is small and still growing but she truly is a great asset to the UofL community and with out her this program would not be nearly as good as it is now and will be as it continues to grow and improve. I
• Heather Mitchell
  School of Nursing
  Dr. Mitchell has always been a great and engaging lecturer, but during this uncertain time, she was a source of strength and information. She always does everything she can to make sure we are comfortable with our material, and checked in on us to make sure we were just generally okay.
  
  She is literally the absolute BEST!! Explains the material in a way that is so easy to understand. She also is so kind and always willing to help in any way she can. She also teaches material in a way that is so interesting and keeps your attention!
  
  Dr. Mitchell is the best professor that I had this semester. I really enjoyed her class material every weeks.
  
  Heather is enthusiastic about teaching, so much so it makes learning all the more interesting. When you start her lectures, it makes you eager to learn. She never fails to show that she doesn't want her students to just pass her class, she wants her students to succeed in nursing school and as nurses.
  
  Dr. Mitchell is the best professor I've had since in college. I had her during summer 2020 for patho, spring 2021 for MOC 2, and I am excited to have her again in fall 2021 for MOC 3
  
  Amazing, caring professor who gets me super excited to learn! Her teaching style is unmatched.
  
  Dr. Mitchell, is kind, caring, and so knowledgeable. She is so patient and always willing to slow down and help her students. She is my favorite teacher so far in nursing school. She really deserves this award!
  
  She is very compassionate and serious about the success of Nursing Students! She has helped me in so many ways and I am truly grateful!
  
  Professor was very helpful and present to the students' needs
  
  Heather Mitchell is a great professor. She makes learning fun and she genuinely wants to see her students succeed. You can tell she is passionate about what she does!
  
  She was the best professor when it came to being accommodating and understanding with these circumstances.
• Riten Mitra
  Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  he is very excellent and helpful.
• Vicki Modisette
  Mathematics
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Modisette is the type of professor that makes sure that every student is succeeding in class. She would always go out of her way to help her students out. She also would make class fun.
• J.P. Mohsen
  Civil and Environmental Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Mohsen made the best of a unique and difficult semester. It is clear he is extremely passionate about teaching and forming relationships with his students, bringing enthusiasm to each and every class. Even with the limitations of this semester, he made a point of having a Zoom "party" outside of regular classes in order to get to know his students behind their masks.
  
  He is a professor who always put the content into perspective and show us why he was teaching it to us. He was always very enthusiastic about each of the subjects, no matter how early in the morning. He is a professor who cared about every one of his students and their education towards becoming civil engineers and deserves some recognition.
  
  Dr. Mohsen is passionate about what he teaches. He is motivational to all who attend his lectures and he has worked to ensure students have a fair chance to learn and finish work while navigating difficult times. He never fails to make the class laugh and find light in a challenging major. I looked forward to starting my morning with Dr. Mohsen this semester!!
• Samantha Morris
  Elementary, Middle and Secondary Teacher Education
  College of Education and Human Development
  Professor Morris goes above and beyond for every student she comes in contact with. She is great with communication and stresses and demonstrates the importance of building relationships with students. She is the reason my "COVID semester" went as smoothly as it did. Would recommend ANYONE taking her classes!!
  
  Ms. Morris is so nice and accommodating to all her students! She always has a positive attitude that radiates in the classroom.
• Laura Moyer
  Political Science
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Moyer has been an amazing professor in these crazy times for the past two semesters that I have been in her courses. She is extremely dedicated to her students' success and makes content understandable and engaging. UofL is luck to have a professor with a huge heart like Dr. Moyer.
  
  Dr. Moyer's Constitutional Law is incredibly engaging, organized, and well-communicated. She explains complex topics in an understandable manner that facilitates learning. Her exams are formatted better than any I've had - they engage critical thinking and are an excellent way to gauge learning. She's very supportive and kind to all students and encourages participation.
  
  For someone who had very little background knowledge about constitutional law and the supreme court, Dr. Moyer made difficult content very understandable yet challenged her students to dig deep. Dr. Moyer genuinely cared for her student's learning. It was very obvious that Dr. Moyer is an expert in the field of law and an excellent conveyer of the information she teaches.
  
  Dr. Moyer does an amazing job at making the content challenging but understandable. She's intentional with her lectures and helpful when it comes to assignments and exams. She makes complicated topics easy to digest so we don't feel overwhelmed by some of the more difficult sections of the course. She's my favorite professor that I've had and I wish I could take her again.
  
  She is a highly intelligent and gracious professor that truly cares about not only the information taught but the students in her class. Her classroom is designed to allow us to truly study the content and learn in rather than simply memorizing it
  
  Dr. Moyer is the most thorough professor I have taken at U of L. While her class is very intensive, her teaching style fosters real discussions and very interesting class periods. She has been by far my most understanding professor during this pandemic. I think she would be a great choice for this award.
• Robin Mozer
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Despite an extremely rough semester, Professor Mozer was always very kind to her students and showed that she cared for the well-beings of our education and lives.
  
  She was an excellent professor. She made sure to accommodate her students, adjusted deadlines if they conflicted with exams, and provided feedback regularly.
  
  Even in tough times, she always found a way to make class more interesting and life a little more bearable.
  
  She's an amazing teacher who is really passionate about her work which makes me more interested in the class work. She really cares for each of her students and wants nothing for the best for us. Her class is the perfect balance and this is one of the first years I've really enjoyed English class in a long time.
  
  She brings nothing but joy and high energy to the classroom every single day and does great at keeping us engaged and having a fun environment but also learning in a fun and exciting way. She is always available to help and is always eager to advance us in our studies.
• Mary Mudd
  Womens, Gender and Sexuality Studies
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Mary Mudd by far is one of the best professors I have had during my time at Louisville. She is very passionate and thorough about her course and teaching to her students. What sets her aside is her true devotion to caring about her students. She always reached out to our class and made very deep connections with all of us! Amazing professor.
• Eugene Mueller
  Chemistry
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Great and passionate instructor, fast email responder
• Elizabeth Munnich
  Economics
  College of Business
  Dr. Munnich is super knowledgeable on the topic of Health Economics and genuinely cares about her students. Although my course was entirely online this semester, she managed to keep students engaged and teach effectively. She deserves to be recognized!
• Kevin Murphy
  Mechanical Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Murphy is genuinely the greatest professor I had in all 4 years attending UofL. His in depth knowledge and passion of teaching allowed for him to develop elaborate lesson plans that were engaging while also understandable. Dr. Murphy truly cares about his students, and is willing to go above and beyond to help anyone who is willing to give effort.
• Robert Myers
  Management and Entrepreneurship
  College of Business
  Such a nice Professor who is understanding as anyone could ever be. Professor Myers genuinely cares for his students.
  
  Easy going professor that looks out for his students academic success
• Rachel Neal
  Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  I had Professor Neal for Nutrition 4 You, a first time, new course at UofL. Professor Neal was very helpful, she was open to any and all questions, she knew what she was teaching very well, she was always positive, and she cared about her students and believed in us, not only for the class but also as individuals. If we applied ourselves, she made things possible!
  
  Professor Neal is wonderfully passionate about her subject and teaches it in an exciting way.
  
  Professor Neal has been more than kind this semester. She's the best professor I had so far since I've been in UofL
  
  Professor Neal has gone above and beyond her responsibilities as a professor. Not only did she decide to work with me to get things done, she continuously checked on myself and my family and extended her support and help. To build a relationship with a professor, to know they really see you is a feeling unmatched. Words really cannot explain how much I appreciate her.
  
  Dr. Neal is great hands down. She really wants to help you. She says it and she shows it. She is encouraging and was very compassionate during this term with all the online burnout. She deserves to be recognized for caring. Thanks.
• John Nelson
  Economics
  College of Business
  This person dropped 42 points from our total grade and assigned no tests. This is imperative because Professor Nelson knows that sophomore year, and probably junior year, are the most stressful and toughest years of college. He also knows that having a college experience is crucial to a student. Professor Nelson is a real one!
• Tamara Newton
  Psychological and Brain Sciences
  College of Arts and Sciences
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• Nicholaus Noles
  Psychological and Brain Sciences
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Noles was a great instructor, he always came to class in a good mood and a smile on his face. He was patient with us and helped us understand what we went over instead of rushing through. I like the way he teaches and think he deserves Faculty Favorite.
  
  Dr. Noles always made class fun throughout the semester and was always understanding when there were conflicts with deadlines.
  
  Dr. Noles is a phenomenal instructor. He shows that he cares about his students and genuinely wants to see us all succeed.
  
  He made online learning great
• Nonah Olesen
  Psychological and Brain Sciences
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Although it is a pandemic, Nonah has went above and beyond in helping out her students. She is very approachable and is easily reached at email for whatever questions students may have.
• Heather Ouellette
  Criminal Justice
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Ouellette made a huge impact on me this semester. While we were unable to have complete in-person instruction, she still made it engaging and (in my opinion) super fun. I even signed up for a class of hers next semester because I enjoyed having her so much. She really deserves this award from my perspective!
• Adeoye Oyeniyi
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Oyeniyi led a very thorough course this semester, and was very intelligent about working through the covid-19 era. He was very kind to all students and very understanding of our mistakes. This time has been hard for both students and professors, but Professor Oyeniyi made it just a bit easier on all of his students.
• Arsalan Paleshi
  Industrial Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Paleshi did an amazing job with teaching IE370. He was always willing to work and help students out. His communication was fantastic with responding to emails promptly and giving an reminders to due dates, etc.
  
  Thanks for making this semester great! You were very approachable and incredibly helpful! Please teach more classes so I can take another one with you! Thanks for everything!
• Jonathon Pan
  School of Music
  Mr. Pan did a great job as the instructor for Music Theory II. He went over and beyond, often giving advice on how to get better at the material. I learned a lot, and I appreciate his hard work. He deserves special praise for doing a great job in a remote teaching environment, which is particularly challenging in a music class.
• Lori Paris
  Kent School of Social Work
  Personable, available, supportive, consistent, and well-informed.
  
  Professor Paris has been so kind, helpful, and understanding during the pandemic. She is very knowledgeable and provides great examples in class, as well as wonderful feedback.
• Sam Park
  Mechanical Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Park is a fantastic instructor who truly cares students learning, rather than just giving out grades
  
  This man cares more about his students and his craft than I have ever seen before. I have never experienced a man that cares so much about his students' success and a man that will help you learn in any way it takes. Sam Park is amazing
  
  Dr. Park has been exceedingly accommodating this semester. He frequently asks for feedback about his class and fully considers and implements helpful feedback. He is also very eager to help his students, through creating a MS Teams chat to better answer homework questions, or willing to have weekend office hours to meet with students.
  
  Dr. Park is the most accommodating, coolest professor ever.
  
  Professor Park has been the most dedicated and engaging instructor I have had during the current pandemic. He works with students to ensure that they understand the material and grades very fairly with that in mind. His class is designed to help students to want to learn the material and he takes great pride in student participation
• Adrienne Parsons
  Engineering Fundamentals
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Parsons is a fantastic professor. She makes all material easy to understand and is always helpful when I ask questions.
  
  My favorite professor for years. Always considerate and makes class fun!
• Scott Patton
  Special Education, Early Childhood & Prevention Science
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Patton goes to every length to help his students succeed. This has been a challenging semester for everyone, and Dr. Patton's compassion was truly a blessing to me.
• Michael Perlin
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  He's very kind.
• Erica Peterson
  Communication
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Peterson's lectures were always interesting and able to be related back to our lives. Her assignments also always aided in having a deeper understanding of the content.
  
  Professor Peterson's class was very well organized with all the crazy changes that happened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She made class relatable as well as enjoyable. Professor Peterson communicated with us frequently about any info she thought we would need
• Meghan Pifer
  Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Wealth of knowledge, always ready to help at any time of day. A great source of energy and motivation as well.
• Joshua Pinkston
  Economics
  College of Business
  The biggest aspect that distinguishes Dr. Pinkston from other professors is that he knows how to individualize his approach to teaching to every student and inspire the students to acquire knowledge in the subject for their own individual reasons.
  
  Professor Pinkston (Microeconomics 201) was a great example of professor every student wants for an online course. He was involved, responsive to questions, provided ample resource to aid education both inside and outside of class and was flexible with students experiencing challenges with class work or deadlines. Would recommend this Professor to all of my peers
  
  Great economist teacher who perfectly adapted to remote teaching.
• Dennis Piontek
  General Dentistry and Oral Medicine
  School of Dentistry
  Dr. Piontek is one of the most approachable faculty is always willing to help students out. He has a wealth of knowledge and is eager to share that in a way that is easy to understand and makes the students feel comfortable.
• Lauren Plumlee
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  This is one of the best professors I've had so far. She made all our course work very understanding. I had a really rough semester mentally and I reached out to her a few times and she was extremely understanding and helpful. We need more professors like this!
  
  Ms. Plumlee really helped me grow as an essay writer and really helped me to write better essays
• Chelsea Police
  Sport Administration
  College of Education and Human Development
  Prof. Police has been a fantastic instructor. She made a dull subject like Governance into an exciting learning experience throughout the entire semester. I hope to be able to take one her classes again in the future.
• Eve Polley
  Humanities
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Great Instructor
• Addison Pond
  Sport Administration
  College of Education and Human Development
  No professor I have ever had has gone above and beyond like Professor Pond did this Spring. Even with this semester being so hectic due to COVID-19, he still made class so much more enjoyable and knowledgeable whether it was in person or online! Nobody deserves more recognition than Professor Pond!
• Megan Poole
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  It is evident that Dr. Poole truly cares about her students and wants them to thrive even after they have left her class.
  
  She is passionate about Technical and Professional Writing and committed to helping her students succeed. She provided writing opportunities both inside the classroom and with real-world clients that helped me grow as a writer, person, and professional. Though she consistently pushed me outside of my comfort zone, she was always available to give guidance and feedback.
• Blair Potter
  Theatre Arts
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Blair has been a wonderful mentor and steadying rock in my senior year at UofL, especially in a very hectic department. I know in the past she's been excellent for many other students as well.
• Debbie Potter
  Sociology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Potter not only gave us so much information and made the semester interesting, but she was very understanding when things came up in my life. She checked in and wanted us all to do well.
• Debbie Powers
  Educational Leadership, Evaluation, and Organizational Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Powers knows how to engage, encourage and motivate her students. She is relevant with her instruction and ensures we focus on the main point rather than the extra "worries" that often accompany working on the school systems. Thank you for all you do for us!
• Robert Powers
  Mathematics
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Powers has an enthusiasm for teaching not often found in the faculty at U of L. He cares more about his students learning than how hard his class is
  
  I have never thought of myself as smart. Definitely not with regards to numbers. I grew up in the arts and after a hard left turn I now find myself in STEM, fighting to stay above water. I as a student work extremely hard to succeed. Dr. Powers reciprocates that enthusiasm. He is deeply committed to the success of his student. He is the best math teacher I have ever had.
  
  Dr. Powers' passion for teaching makes me want to attend class everyday. He is very understanding, especially during this difficult time.
• Glen Prater
  Mechanical Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Prater has gone above and beyond as a professor this semester. He is the only professor I have ever felt comfortable reaching out to for help. He prioritizes his students needs; flexible with meeting times to help out students. He is one of my all-time favorite professors at speed and I am grateful I had him for Machine Design I and II.
  
  Dr. Prater provided a fun and engaging class experience despite the pandemic, and was always available to guide students through difficult subject matter.
• Regina Presley
  Sport Administration
  College of Education and Human Development
  Amazing person, and always easy to reach. Always has the students best interests in mind, and the lectures are always informative and captivating. The SPAD department is so lucky to have her.
• Rachel Quick
  Student Services
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  Mrs. Quick is somebody who is willing to drop anything to help with any situation and a student may have. I've come to her numerous times with concerns about my degree or questions that I have about my career in the future, and if she was not able to answer my question directly she was always able to point me in the right direction to somebody who could.
• Shira Rabin
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  As we all know, this semester was full of challenges and stress. Although I understood that most of my classes had to turn to virtual, no teacher made more of an impact on my semester than Dr. Rabin. Her daily passion and engagement was truly unmatched by my other professors. I am very grateful to have professors at the University of Louisville like Dr. Rabin.
  
  Dr. Rabin is a really nice professor ! She cares about her students and ensures that information taught throughout the semester is properly learned by her students .
  
  Dr. Rabin made the most of the online class situation, ensuring to help her students in any way she could. Her use of real life applications for concepts brought a new level of understanding to the classroom.
  
  Dr. Rabin made learning so much fun. I would recommend her to any biology student.
  
  Despite difficult times, Dr. Rabin has gone above and beyond for her students! Taking Bio 240 with Dr. Rabin challenged me to think about biology in ways that relate to our world today. Her diligence in making content accessible to her students and being responsive to our learning needs and questions made this my favorite class this semester. Thank you so much, Dr. Rabin!
  
  Dr. Rabin instructed my first college biology course, and it was my favorite all semester. I barely had any STEM background, yet I was able to learn so much from her. She clearly cares a lot about her students, her field, and effective education. Dr. Rabin is my favorite professor; I'm taking another one of her classes next semester!
  
  The best teacher I had in my first semester at U of L. She was always open to questions and concerns about the content as well as due dates and such. Her lectures were also very interactive and encouraged discussion and participation. Most importantly, I could tell she truly cared about her students and their success.
  
  Professor Rabin's BIOL 240 class this fall was my favorite class I've taken here at UofL as well as one of the best organized courses I've completed. Rabin made it clear exactly what information we needed to know, where to find it, as well as making sure every assignment had a purpose and was beneficial to building our understanding of the material.
• Ajith Rajapaksha
  Physics and Astronomy
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Ajith Rajapaksha has helped me and my classmates very much in our performance in our Physics class.
• Patricia Ralston
  Engineering Fundamentals
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Ralston will do anything for her students. She is passionate for student learning and wants us to be successful. She teaches a hard course, so many students are challenged but she will help anyone who just asks. She has told me many times she is proud of me and it means the world to me. She has been one of the most helpful professors during my first year of college.
  
  Dr. Ralston, even with all the obstacles and struggles of learning and teaching online, has a sincere care and dedication to her students. She is the reason I came to UofL.
  
  Dr. Ralston has done everything in her power to ensure students can conquer calculus. When she isn't able to do the best she can for students she tries her best to make our next class better than the previous.
  
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  Dr. Ralston has put the students first in all things. She cares for us incredibly much and it's been extremely sad for me to see how students' lack of participation has affected her. Nonetheless, she shows those students who put forth the effort so much love every time we see her. She has provided a consistent and rigorous schedule that has made every student better!
  
  Cares about students Works hard to offer in-personPuts in tons of extra time to cater to variety of student styles during these times
  
  I've never had a professor who cares about her students and subject like Dr. Ralston. Her door was always open if we needed any help and she would spend extra time working a single problem over and over if even the slightest detail was unclear. It was evident that she cared about our success and was truly in our corner.
  
  Dr. Ralston really cares about her students, the difficulty of the material just pushes us to reach our potential.
• Jill Randall
  Kent School of Social Work
  She is passionate about the field and is always timely in feedback. She also provides current videos and lectures for the oncology field work being done.
• Mohan Rao
  Surgery
  School of Medicine
  Dr. Rao is the finest and most committed educator I have had the opportunity to learn from. He "gets it" when it comes to ensuring we get the most out of our Surgery rotation whether it is giving us autonomy, involving us in every case even if the table is crowded, or getting to know us beyond simply as the students on his service. I consider him my most influential teacher.
• Liza Reader
  Health and Sport Sciences
  College of Education and Human Development
  Professor reader is a tough teacher but she is very well educated in her field and cares about her students having proper knowledge. She is outgoing and funny and has a great way of making exercise science interesting and fun.
  
  Prof Reader took the extra time to ensure I was able to learn everything I wanted to even if it was outside the scope of the class. Her class helped inspire my future education goals.
  
  Professor Reader has been by far my favorite professor at UofL. She is so enthusiastic and has such passion for her career. Going to class was very enjoyable because of the level of excitement she brought into the class. She was very thorough in her expectations for us as well as with the course material. She was easy to contact outside of class and always willing to help.
• Luke Reeves
  Physics and Astronomy
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Luke was an incredible TA and a really good dude in general. He's always quick to help out when you're confused, and does everything he can to lend a hand.
• Gregory Reinhardt
  Information Systems, Analytics and Operations
  College of Business
  I nominate him
• Chris Reitz
  Fine Arts
  College of Arts and Sciences
  I have learned more in Chris Reitz's class than I have in any other class at UofL. I also felt like he tried really hard to make the class a safe space where all students can succeed.
• Taylor Rengers
  Health and Sport Sciences
  College of Education and Human Development
  She made class fun and interesting even with being fully online. She made it easy to become engaged and used great techniques to help us learn together as a class. Very instructional and I learned a great deal from her.
  
  Professor Rengers really cared for all of her students during this pandemic. She always made it clear that if we were overwhelmed with other classes or just life that we could reach out to her and she would do all she could for us. I have never had a professor in my year and a half at UofL that I feel like has cared for their students even half of what Professor Rengers does.
• Susan Rhema
  Kent School of Social Work
  Professor Susan is caring, professional, and respectful. Thank you
  
  Dr. Rhema took an active interest in us as students and made sure we had what we needed to be successful. She always provided helpful feedback and fostered and environment in which we were encouraged to learn as much as we could about a variety of topics related to Social Work. Dr. Rhema made learning in a pandemic fun and easy.
• Che Rhodes
  Fine Arts
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Che Rhodes has dedicated countless hours of his time at the Cressman Center this semester aiding students in understanding methods in glass and making the best of the situation the pandemic has placed us in. He is an incredibly caring and dedicated individual who single-handedly supports the glass program at UofL and is quite literally always there to help students.
• Thomas Riedel
  Mathematics
  College of Arts and Sciences
  I enjoyed Calculus 1, which is an obvious bias, but he constantly tried to help students understand the material, even without someone asking a question. He also almost always responded to emails within an hour or two, if not immediately, if he was messaged before 8pm. This shows me, at least, that he goes above and beyond my average instructor this Semester.
  
  I'm sure anyone would agree, anyone who has taken his class or worked with him in the tutoring or TA programs would say he's not only a great teacher but a great guy as well!
  
  enthusiastic instructor
• Ishwanzya Rivers
  Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Rivers is the best and more deserving of this award! To not only adjust to teaching from the pandemic, she showed interest in all of her students and never allowed us to fail. To be so selfless was more than anyone could ask for and just that only made all of us know we were in good hands and were set up for success. #Team Dr. Rivers#
• Krista Roach
  School of Nursing
  She is amazing! She truly cares about her students success and well being!
  
  Very good at teaching gives so much of materials to refer. She is very helpful and kind to all the students.
• Amber Roberts
  Education Advising and Student Services
  College of Education and Human Development
  She has literally been there every step of the way ensuring that I had the support I needed to complete the program.
• Clayton Robertson
  Physics and Astronomy
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Clayton is a TA but is one of the best I have had. Online/Hybrid classes are stressful and when I didn't hear from my instructor at all this entire semester, he made sure to give students everything needed to succeed in the class.
• Sarah Robertson
  School of Nursing
  Dr. Robertson amazes me with the amount of work she takes on and still knows so much about her students. She has such a passion to help educate and takes so much time to help us with ANY issue that we have. She is outstanding at all of her jobs!
• Brian Robinson
  Engineering Fundamentals
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Robinson is the only professor I have ever had that has proven to me that he isn't all talk when he says he "cares about the students and wants them to succeed." He has proven time and time again that he goes above and beyond to help any student that needs him. Dr. Robinson is a different breed and he is a wonderful professor
  
  I've had this man as a professor for three different classes now, and he is by far my favorite. He's a wonderful professor and person - has always been eager to help when I've struggled.
  
  Professor Robinson is so dedicated to not only his students education, but their wellbeing and life after college. He's extremely genuine with all his classes and you can tell he's working incredibly hard to make the best coursework he can
• Regina Roebuck
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Roebuck always goes the extra mile to ensure everyone is comfortable while simultaneously fostering an environment for learning. She's very supportive in every way and you can tell she wants what's best for her students.
  
  Professor Roebuck handled online learning very well. I can understand how teaching online can be just as difficult as learning online. In Roebuck's class, virtual learning felt very similar to how my Spanish classes in person used to be. It was nice to have the same structure that I was used to. It made learning so much easier!
• David Roelfs
  Sociology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Prof. Roefls made his class so understandable in a way that would be equally appreciated by both beginners and intermediate users of the STATA software
  
  He truly cares about student learning, and has been very flexible and helpful during the pandemic. He organized a weekly "FIKA Tuesday" meeting to help support grad students/offer advice on navigating academia. He makes time to meet with students one-on-one. This is my 1st year in the grad program, and I'm not sure I would be nearly as successful without his support!
  
  Dr. Roelfs makes statistics understandable and enjoyable. He has recorded over 30 lectures to make this a flipped classroom. Dr. Roelfs' assignments allow us to see our progress week by week. He is exceedingly approachable and helpful. Dr. Roelfs goes out of his way to help us succeed by making time for individual communication and meetings outside of class time.
  
  Thanks to Dave's teaching style, thorough explanations, and genuine drive to ensure understanding, quantitative modeling was considerably less daunting and painful than it needed to be. Dave's help was instrumental in my success and he's also extremely personable. He tricks you into enjoying stats. I hope he wins - he really deserves it.
• Linda Rogers
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Loved having her as a professor. She is super nice and explains everything very well and if you don't understand she takes her time to explain better.
• Edna Ross
  Psychological and Brain Sciences
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Ross has been one of the best professors I have had in my first two years of school. She kept our class fun and interesting which helped me learn so much. The atmosphere and environment in the class was so awesome and made me want to be there and listen to her teach us.
• Guillermo Rougier
  Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology
  School of Medicine
  Dr. Rougier was always ready to help any of his students who needed assistance. He is very passionate about what he teaches which is evident in his lectures. I had been very concerned about my grades in histology but he was very easy to contact to and he made me feel better about my grades. He gave me advise on strategies to improve my studying time which helped me a lot.
• Kendall Ruber
  Economics
  College of Business
  Kendall was instrumental in making a very difficult statistics class easy for our group. Reason behind this was the numerous hours she dedicated in helping her students. I am very appreciative of the hands-on approach Kendall provided. She really cares and it shows. Thank you Kendall for your leadership and support!
• David Rude
  Human Resources and Organization Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Rude is incredibly organized, expects excellence and is easy to talk to. I've taken three of his courses and each one has been my favorite for that semester.
• Mark Running
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  He is an excellent teacher! He provides a great mix of listening, speaking and practical learning. As a student, you feel pushed to learn and try out new competencies, feel supported in doing so and gain valuable feedback that helps you to improve. He's great at building confidence and keeping lessons fun and engaging through a variety of activities
  
  A great guy and a better professor. He manages to make online class fun and involved.
  
  Dr. Running is one of the most knowledgeable professors at UofL. He is incredibly gracious with his time, allowing students to contact him any time with questions. His lectures are broken up with short jokes that help relieve stress and his class time is used to solidify unit knowledge. I always feel comfortable reaching out for help because I get in-depth answers quickly.
  
  Currently, I am enrolled in his BIOL 443 course. I am content to be able to begin and end my undergraduate college journey with his support on my side. UofL is extremely lucky to have faculty as excellent as him. I consider him a wonderful role model and a friend. In fact, I frequently engage with him on personal matters and always receive a most satisfactory response.
  
  Dr. Running provided a fun, interesting classroom setting even with the difficulties of being online during this pandemic. He was easily accessible and very considerate. I enjoyed the class and learned a lot.
  
  I've enjoyed being one of Dr. Running's students. He is a driven, organized professor who develops inspiring relationships with all of his students. More and more, Dr. Running is becoming a primary influence in his student's lives. Dr. Running today is not only an educator, but a humorist, a therapist, a friend, a mentor, an advocate, and more.
  
  He's so understanding of all of his students. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Running
  
  BEST PROFESSOR EVER.
• Hayley Salo
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Salo took time out of her days to help me with a paper that I chose to completely change topics for in the last week of writing. She went out of her way and she is impressively quick with her replies to emails. I appreciate all of the questions she answered from me this semester and all of the time she devoted.
• Jason Saleem
  Industrial Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Saleem has been extremely helpful during my Master's project. I'm very thankful he reached out to me to help out with his research and have enjoyed learning under him. He has also been very supportive and helpful with career/life advice over the past year.
  
  Saleem is the best! His classes were my favorite all throughout Speed School and he really cares about his students.
• Paul Salmon
  Psychological and Brain Sciences
  College of Arts and Sciences
  This was a stressful year+ and this instructor's organization and patience made the classes less stressful.
  
  Dr. Salmon was amazing and made online coursework engaging, which is a difficult feat. He made sure to send us an announcement via blackboard almost everyday and everyday we had an assignment due. It was incredible to feel like a professor was genuinely rooting for students and wanted them to succeed at every turn.
• Gustavo Machado Santaella
  Oral Radiology
  School of Dentistry
  Dr. Santaella is an excellent instructor. He has stayed late many evenings to help us with our competencies in oral radiology. He is always sure to put us at ease when he can to calm our anxieties. I was nervous during a competency in his class. He had comforting words that helped us to be at ease and do our best! I could not imagine a better faculty favorite.
  
  Dr. Santaella (and Dr. Scarfe) were so wonderful in their handling of the pandemic. He never made any of us feel stressed when a rotation had to moved around or when we simply could not figure out how to position the X-ray sensor the right way. He always had a smile on his face and was ready to help! It was actually really fun being in the radiology clinic!
  
  Due to Covid, one of our summer classes had to be finished in the spring and the amount of extra time Dr. Santaella spent helping us finish the course and rearranging schedules to get practice time deserves recognition. He moved our competency in order to make sure our group was able to have equal practice. The whole Oral Radiology Department deserves recognition!!!
  
  Dr. Santaella went above and beyond, staying after hours and working around all our schedules, to get all of us through our radiology rotations/competencies. He cares about us more than any other faculty in my opinion!
  
  He adapted really well to the online format and has made so many accommodations for us! When we came back in person he had the hands on part very well organized and worked so hard around our other schedules to make our rotations work! He also worked with students if they ever had any concerns, issues or questions. We appreciate his hard work!!
  
  Dr. Santaella has gone above and beyond as a course director the entire year. He's done everything he can to help our class learn the material and become competent in radiology by adapting well to online and remaining flexible with scheduling. It is evident he cares so much about the students in the school, their education, and their overall wellbeing.
  
  A professor I have no doubt cares about teaching, he has been so helpful over CODID schedules and truly has students bests interests at heart. He helped us so much as a class and gave up his free time after hours to help us.
• Bibhuti Sar
  Kent School of Social Work
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• Jenny Sawyer
  Admissions Office
  I've never met someone who has had my back more than this lady!! One of the most nicest, sweetest and supportive people I've ever met. She needs this award
• Sarah Schirmer
  School of Nursing
  Dr. Schirmer is a great professor! She is passionate about her students' success and a great role model for how to be a competent and caring psychiatric nurse practitioner. She is always quick to respond to emails and is flexible with deadlines when needed.
• Alecia Schrenk
  Anthropology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  She is amazing!!!! Very timely and friendly.
• Matthew Scobee
  Mathematics
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Scobee has been a brand new level of understanding during this crazy pandemic!! I have thoroughly enjoyed every interaction with him and he has done a phenomenal job with the online class that I am in. He truly deserves to be recognized!!
• Lorna Segall
  Music Therapy
  School of Music
  Couldn't ask for a better teacher for this career pathway
  
  Dr. Segall is the highlight of my day when I have her class! She is never without a smile and is consistently encouraging her students to do something kind for themselves and for others. She is one of the faculty members that truly cares about her students, which is evident in her everyday life. She deserves recognition for how amazing she is!
• Steven Seif
  Mathematics
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. S is the best professor I have ever had. He is kind, considerate, passionate and intelligent. I had a challenging final semester at UofL. During my hospitalization he emailed me almost daily to check my prognosis and see if he could help in any way. I also learned calculus with more success than I ever imagined due to his involvement.
• Michael Sekula
  Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  He really put in the effort to make sure we knew the content and were comfortable with it. Virtual learning can be challenging but, he made it easy!
• Caroline Sheffield
  Elementary, Middle and Secondary Teacher Education
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Sheffield has been instrumental in my success at the University of Louisville. I am a mother and older college student than most. Dr. Sheffield has encouraged me, guided and helped me through a couple of stressful cry sessions as well. Her ability to teach, ease and guide students is inspiring. I truly hope I can be a fraction of the teacher she has been to me.
  
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• Ron Sheffield
  Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Sheffield is an excellent professor. He takes the time to interact with each student, provides insightful and uplifting emails. I wish all professors had the turn-around time on grading assignments like Dr. Sheffield. Dr. Sheffield provides additional resources to help supplement the course curriculum. I appreciate all support he has provided me during this semester.
• Brooke Shriner
  Psychological and Brain Sciences
  College of Arts and Sciences
  What an amazing professor!! She was able to transform a hard, heavy class into easy and fun. The materials were easy and interesting to read. She replies to emails and questions super fast and she actually care about student's success. I would definitely take another class with her.
  
  Best class I have taken at UofL!
  
  Dr. Shriner was one of my favorite professors at UofL! She is an empathetic towards her students, and she is a phenomenal online instructor. She goes above and beyond to connect with every student and is always quick to ask questions to inspire us to think in new ways. The structure of the class took the pressure off getting good grades and allowed us to focus on learning.
  
  Absolutely AMAZING in every sense of the word!
  
  Absolutely AMAZING in every sense of the word!
  
  My impression based upon my most recent, and sole experience in the Fall of 2019: she has been the best instructor in my years as a student at any institution as a transfer. Engaged us on Blackboard EVERY time. She mastered the art of online learning PRIOR to the pandemic. Kind, wise, and respectful, gathered through contextual exchanges of emails. Great online presence. I admire her.
  
  Dr. Shriner did a phenomenal job of making the most of an online course. It was the first class I felt a genuine connection with both class and staff, which made all the difference in my semester. She gives honest and constructive feedback, while also taking an interest in your work. She even did my letter of recommendation for Kent School, which was an honor!
• Brad Shuck
  Human Resources and Organization Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Professor Shuck was a pleasure to have for the capstone project.
  
  Dr. Shuck is amazing, compassionate about the HROD program, and knowledgeable of the content. He stands out in enthusiasm, liveliness, encouragement, understanding, and helpful with assignments. Dr. Shuck is kind, all for his students motivates to the point of feeling like they can accomplish the task. He is a great asset to this program, and I'm so glad our paths crossed!
  
  Dr. Shuck has the best personality, is always positive, and caters his teaching delivery to each class.
  
  Dr. Shuck is very user friendly, goes out of his way to assist students beyond what is expected. Was very helpful at the beginning and end of this program.
  
  Dr. Shuck is the most supportive and motivating professor I've ever had in all my years of college. He deserves the recognition!
  
  Dr. Shuck is a phenomenal teacher. He is very personable and relatable. He tries to make the information entertaining as informative. He was by far my favorite!
  
  Dr. Shuck's professional network provided guest speakers from all over the world with extremely valuable insight. He is personable, approachable, and understanding of students' educational needs through the design of the Capstone project- an organization of the students' choice and encouragement to be creative and vested in the results. Amazing support and enthusiasm!
  
  Dr. Shuck brought a contagious passion and enthusiasm to his courses.
  
  Brad is always positive and makes courses enjoyable yet educational. It is rare to find a faculty who is able to walk the fine line of not stressing students out too much and still getting them the material they need to learn.
  
  It was a pleasure to be in Dr. Shuck's class. I looked forward to attending his webinars each week. The content was interesting and applicable. He afforded people the opportunity to use what they learned in their current work centers and offered constant support. His genuine demeanor facilitated open and honest conversations. Glad my path has crossed with his.
  
  Dr. Schuck is always so inspiring in her teaching. Not only can you feed off of her energy, you can grow from her experience and knowledge.
  
  Great professor. Authentic, genuine and caring.His class was always engaging and was not a burden to be there. I looked forward to his class because of his enthusiasm and encouragement.I've had excellent professors while going through my graduate studies but this professor is the best of the best. He should teach the teachers. A one word description, Excellence.
• Brian Shumway
  Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
  School of Dentistry
  Dr. Shumway makes certain that all his students feel heard and he does whatever he can to make sure his students succeed.
  
  Dr. Shumway is very understanding and beyond helpful. Always willing to help and puts his best foot forward.
• Daniel Sierrasosa
  Computer Science and Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Sierrasosa is friendly and available at crazy times of the night via Discord. He has a good sense of humor and challenges his students with what seem to be incredibly hard problems -- until we find the "easy" solution. During this pandemic semester, his greatest gift was to encourage strong connections between the students so we could help and support each other.
• Rachel Singel
  Fine Arts
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Rachel is an excellent communicator. She went out of her way to mentor me this semester. She took hours to go over my work, clearly and efficiently explaining all processes. Her quick replies to text and email led me to make fast decisions in my home studio. Rachel listens. She doesn't wait to talk. Truely caring for her students, Rachel's enthusiasm is infectious.
• Richard Slawsky
  Communication
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Slawsky makes his class easy to understand and is always willing to help with any issues you might have in his class.
• Chad Sloan
  School of Music
  He was totally consistent throughout this semester and actually made progress with me in voice lessons. He has fostered my talents into what I am today. He actually fought for the voice department to get us fair treatment this year and to get us rooms to sing in to avoid online voice lessons which would have hurt me instead of helped me.
• Tamara Sluss
  Department of Urban and Public Affairs
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Sluss is extremely knowledgeable and she presents information clearly and effectively. She is personable, understanding, supportive, and extremely passionate about the environment which is apparent in her lectures.
• Clayton Smith
  Internal Medicine
  School of Medicine
  Dr. Smith sets a great example for his medical students in the way that he treats patients. He is always willing to go above and beyond for his students- offering in-depth career discussions and help with residency applications.
• Jeremy Smith
  Music Theory
  School of Music
  He is an excellent Theory professor. tough, firm and caring and due diligent teacher. He really cares about classes. He always find a way to help students. One of the best Professor.
• Remington Smith
  Communication
  College of Arts and Sciences
  This class was completely online, but Remington managed to make an environment that felt like real in class discussion and was always engaging. His intro to film class really gave me a new appreciation for films and made me want to take more classes in the subject.
  
  Dr. Smith is not only a great professor who is not only knowledgeable in his field, but also an incredibly supportive instructor who has inspired me to pursue my own projects in film even after I took his course last fall. He lives and works with a great deal of purpose and is using his expertise in film for the benefit of the greater Louisville area.
• Walker Smith
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Smith has went above and beyond to help accommodate for his students this semester. He's always happy to help, no matter what it takes.
• Daniel Smith-Tone
  Mathematics
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Smith-Tone was the most in touch with the reality of life facing students professor I've ever met. He made a daunting subject palatable while ensuring that no student was unable to be accommodated for during a global pandemic. If Professor Smith-Tone is not an example for perfect soul having human, I don't know who is.
• Steve Sohn
  Communication
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Sohn is the most passionate and knowledgeable professor I have had at the University of Louisville. He is a great teacher and is personable as well.
• Patricia Soucy
  Bioengineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Soucy is the best. Her class is extremely organized and well-thought-out. She is a fair professor that clearly cares about the subject she is teaching. She and her class is a breath of fresh air in a very difficult semester!
  
  Dr. Soucy has been an excellent professor who is dedicated to helping her students learn the content well and learn the overall applications of the content. When connecting the material to real-world situations, she goes above and beyond with interesting supplemental assignments/lectures. She is super supportive and is always willing to meet and talk to her students.
• Geneva Stark
  Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Geneva Stark is one of my top rated professors I've had the privilege of working with while in my degree program. Dr. Stark is an effective educator who clearly cares about student success. Not only did I learn concepts to help me with my education, but I also learned how to apply those concepts to every day life.
• Jill Steinbach-Rankins
  Bioengineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Rankin is one of the nicest, most understanding professor I have ever seen. Her enthusiasm literally made my day every single time.
• Monica Stewart
  Fine Arts
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Monica is very passionate about teaching and helping kids succeed. Helps students reach their full potential and pushes them to do the best they can. Offers helpful feedback to improve and is extremely encouraging.
• Bailey Stiff
  School of Nursing
  She is awesome she born to be a teacher I listen to her lecture one time and I understand everything she is the best.Wish her good luck get first prize
  
  Mrs. Stiff is one of the most amazing instructors I've had. Her passion for nursing paired with the passion for teaching future nurses is astounding. I've had the pleasure of having her both in the classroom and in clinical, and she can find ways to turn even the smallest event into a teaching moment. She is truly an asset to the School of Nursing.
  
  Ms. Stiff always goes that extra mile to make sure we understand the content. She has a way of making even the tough concepts easy to understand. She really cares that we succeed.
  
  Mrs. Bailey is very enthusiastic, passionate and encouraging in her lectures and health assessment skills in the lab. She has a very very good grasp of the contents she teaches, and she is always prepared in her lectures and lab skills. Additionally, Mrs. Bailey is extremely compassionate and caring.
  
  I can't say enough about how amazing Mrs. Stiff has been during this crazy time. Nursing school is hard enough, but adding all of the other obstacles has made it really tough. Mrs. Stiff has been such an incredible support system, and never fails to make her students feel encouraged and supported. I will forever cherish all that she does for every single student she teaches.
  
  Mrs. Stiff always makes sure her students understand the content and is always there to help if we do not understand. She thoroughly explains all of her class content in ways that the students will understand and take away the most information.
• Angela Storey
  Anthropology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Storey handled the online class like a seasoned pro - she's excellent at making students feel comfortable and respecting their identities. She's super accessible outside of class, and truly helped me get through this weird semester from hell.
  
  Dr. Storey has been the most understanding and effective professor I have this semester. In a time of so much personal struggle, she is one of the instructors that has actually made me feel like she cares for me, my understanding of the course, and the circumstances we are facing. Compared to other instructors, Dr. Storey has really stood out with her teaching methods.
  
  Dr. Storey is one of my favorite people in the world. She is dedicated to providing each of her students with the highest-quality learning experience possible, and she is fair, knowledgeable, and personable at all times. I feel lucky to have been able to work with her, especially during the current less-than-ideal circumstances.
  
  Dr. Storey is an amazing professor. I had the privilege of working as a teaching assistant for her this year, and she has proven time and time again how much she cares for her students and desires their success. She is always thoughtful, encouraging, and supportive of every member of her class.
  
  As an older student returning to college, I often think some of my efforts are not as adequate as my much younger peers. She gives endless encouragement. After a year that has been very hard to traverse due to some of the issues concerning the pandemic, I was unsure if I would continue my studies. I feel more confident I will complete my degree program no matter what.
  
  Dr. Storey is absolutely amazing. You can tell that she cares about her students immensely. She even emails her students once a week to check in on your mental health rather than just focus on school work. Dr. Storey has helped me a lot. Overall, Dr. Storey has made this semester a lot better with the unpredictable times we are in.
• Kaila Story
  Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Storey is one of the few professors I feel cared about the well-being of her students while dealing with COVID and the racial animosities in Louisville and in the US. She made us feel that she cared all while still making her lessons interesting and fun. She always had a smile on her face and had the same energy every single day.
  
  Dr. Story is an amazing professor, she made sure that we understand the material in a way that matters. Connected the topics with everyday life. Easy to talk to and learn from.
• Anika Strand
  Student Success Center
  Faculty members, such as Anika, are the reason for student success at UofL.
• Sally Suliman
  Internal Medicine
  School of Medicine
  She did a great job of not just teaching about the clinical course and treatment options, but made sure to explain everything involved so we could have a better understanding. Really funny, so she made rounds pass faster as well!
• Clare Sullivan
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dra. Sullivan was one of the best prepared and kindest professors I had this semester. She built in virtual days so that we were ready for when we fully transitioned to online. I've never had a class that's been as conducive to building connections and learning. I'm so glad I took this course this semester, she made this class my bright spot in the midst of loss and chaos.
  
  Professor Sullivan is one of the most amazing professors I have ever had. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to take 4 of her classes because she is just that great, and understanding of her students.
• Jeff Sun
  Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Sun is among the top 5% of the most gifted, humble, and engaged faculty members I've ever met in higher education anywhere. Student success is Dr. Sun's mission and his passion and it comes through in his words and his actions. His level of commitment and engagement is next level.
• Rui Sundrup
  Information Systems, Analytics and Operations
  College of Business
  Sundrup's class was very effective and I have never felt like I've learned so much in a class. Also very kind and obviously cares for her students
• Geetha Suresh
  Criminal Justice
  College of Arts and Sciences
  This professor constantly goes above and beyond to ensure that her students understand the material. I have hated math all my life. Her care and teaching ability have encouraged me and I am leaving this semester with a new found love of statistics. I cannot thank her enough. After years of teachers telling me I would never get "it" she took the time to help meunderstand.
• Krista Sutherland
  Communication
  College of Arts and Sciences
  I feel like she really helped to push me out of my previous shell and be able to speak to an audience. Especially now since I am going into ULSD Dental Hygiene program, these communication skills will help me not only in the near future but in the long term!!
  
  Professor Sutherland is an outstanding professor who goes above and beyond to make sure students feel comfortable and open in her class. I always felt that her class was a safe environment where you could be afraid to mess up. I was touched by her kindness this semester and can easily say she is one of the best instructors I have encountered.
• Kayla Sweeney
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Miss Sweeney is so kind and compassionate. She is always happy to explain course work and always makes it known that she is there for her students. Her passion for teaching made her class so much more enjoyable.
• JoAnne Sweeny
  Brandeis School of Law
  Professor Sweeny is incredibly compassionate. She genuinely cares about her students' education and takes extra steps to ensure they are learning the material. She's hilarious and down-to-earth, and makes herself approachable which is so helpful in an educational setting.
• Karl Swinehart
  Comparitive Humanities
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Swinehart has been phenomenal during these uncertain times! This semester I got the opportunity to take his class ‘Language and Culture' and I can say I enjoyed it to the fullest. He's very understanding and willing to do more for his students. This semester was hard for everyone and he made sure that nobody was left behind.
• Inanc Tamer
  Electrical and Computer Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  The lectures are straight to the point, He is very patient while solving our queries.
• Sait Tarhan
  Brandeis School of Law
  UOFL'S BEST! THIS MAN DESERVES A RAISE OR CONFERENCE EVENT BECAUSE I WILL ATTEND!
• Katherine Taylor
  Communication
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Prof. Taylor is the best teacher I have had here on campus. She genuinely cares about the school and her students. I could not imagine having a different Comm 302 teacher, I personally do not think I would have grown as much as I did. Prof. Taylor helped every single person in our class grow as a public speaker and her effect on all of us has left a huge mark.
  
  Great professor !
• Kira Taylor
  Epidemiology
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  Terrific instructor with outstanding knowledge of the field, and very friendly and accommodating. I used her expertise to the full extent and was very fortunate to have the opportunity to work and learn a lot.
• Daniela Terson de Paleville
  Health and Sports Sciences
  College of Education and Human Development
  It takes a special instructor to actually motivate students to become enthusiastic about learning the material. Dr. Terson de Paleville does exactly that. She is passionate about teaching, and her personality and care for students create a great learning environment. She is always going above and beyond for her students.
  
  My experience in Professor Terson de Paleville's class has been awesome! She was always available to help with anything that was confusing and answered emails in a timely manner. The assignments she gave made learning it more manageable and applicable. Thanks to her, I feel like I have a very comprehensive understanding of exercise physiology.
• Shelley Thomas
  Elementary, Middle & Secondary Teacher Education
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Thomas is very sweet and understanding. She is a fine teacher and well-deserving of this reward.
  
  Dr. Thomas is an excellent teacher; I Thank her patience and for listening to all my questions; She did a great job helping me understand the subject better and the assignments process. She is excellent at encouraging us to think more critically and not be afraid to express our ideas. I enjoyed being a part of her class; I felt welcomed and valued.
• Angela Thompson
  Engineering Fundamentals
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  I was struggling throughout my spring semester and she was there to check in on me and offered to meet up after class or over a virtual meeting to figure out what's going on and how we can fix it.
• Jamie Thompson
  Kent School of Social Work
  It was a pleasure and honor having Jaime Thompson this semester. She is very kind and has compromised with the class this whole semester considering what is going on in the world. Professor Thompson always checked in with everyone at the beginning of class to make sure we were doing okay mentally. I really appreciated this. By far the kindest professor I have ever had.
  
  This instructor was one of my favorites this semester. She allowed us as students to challenge ourselves and yet she was understanding and accommodating when issues or concerns occurred. Overall, she had a great attitude and I wish her well.
• Christopher Tillquist
  Anthropology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Tillquist was an incredible instructor that challenged his students to use critical thinking skills and expand how we view the world. I am a music major and I have struggled with math and science courses my entire life. I didn't pass the course, because it was an ‘easy A' I passed the course, because I had a professor that went above and beyond in his instruction.
• Ingrid Tower
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Tower is wonderful at helping everyone understand German and creates a positive classroom experience and really gets to know her students!
• Nancy Trabue
  School of Dentistry
  Nancy is doing an amazing job! With all the uncertainty she always keeps a positive attitude and perseveres through each day going above and beyond. Nancy is passionate about patient care. Making sure the clinics run smoothly, and efficiently. Also making sure all of our needs are met. I'm thankful to work with such a thoughtful and dedicated supervisor.
  
  My Team has been working the entire time since the COVID shutdown in March. We kept the Dental School Emergency Department running the whole time to serve the community. Sometimes it was stressful because of the unknown aspects of COVID. Nancy has been extremely supportive and encouraging. We have grown stronger because of Nancy.
  
  She takes care of everyone before herself. she is the most unselfish person I know. She ran the emergency clinic during/current covid-19 pandemic. She deserves recognition for all she does within the school.
  
  Nancy is a team leader that always goes above and beyond to make sure things run smoothly in the clinic. She is an amazing patient, student and employee advocate. Its a blessing to work with someone who is compassionate about the work they do everyday.
  
  My favorite staff member would be Nancy Trabue. She works in the Dental School as a PCC. She goes over an beyond for her staff. We are all family here. She is one of us and jumps in whenever needed. I consider Nancy my mentor and I look up to her. I cant say enough about Nancy.
• Glenn "Boomer" Trujillo
  Philosophy
  College of Arts and Sciences
  He made this semester do able, and continually encouraged us. I appreciate everything he did.
• Larry Tyler
  Engineering Fundamentals
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  None
• John Usher
  Industrial Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Usher is a great professor and even better person. He always cares about his students and is always willing to work with his students, even outside of class. There is no one more deserving of this award than Dr. Usher.
  
  Dr. Usher is one of the kindest and most caring faculty members UofL has to offer. Anyone who has EVRE had him would completely back up this nomination. Go Dr. Usher
  
  Super nice and caring about students and their well-being! Want's everyone to be successful and is willing to help with career advice!
  
  Doctor Usher is an amazing professor who consistently shows care for his students. He cares if his students are learning and was very flexible during this odd global pandemic semester
• Lynn Usher
  Economics
  College of Business
  Even through teaching online you can tell how much she enjoyed teaching and cares about each of her students. She made sure that everyone was understanding the content and made herself available to help you outside of class. Her joyful smile made my mornings a little better even though it was through a scene.
  
  Dr. Usher has been a god send in these troubling times. She has helped me, kept me in line with due dates, and her teaching quality is simply out of this world. I can't imagine any better teacher than Dr. Usher.
  
  Professor Usher made me motivated to do well in her class, and it was in a class I had no background in. I am very thankful to have had her as a professor, and because of her I now have an interest in economics.
  
  Professor Usher is excellent with her explanations. She makes sure to highlight every detail. She expects good work from her students and informs her students of good habits to get into. She makes the content relevant and easier to remember by giving real life examples that apply to the concepts she teaches. Overall, great educator.
  
  Professor Usher is thoughtful and really cares about her students. She was a fantastic teacher this semester, as she made remote class lectures, homework and exams easily accessible with descriptive direction and engaged the class in every way possible. I'm happy to nominate Professor Usher.
  
  She always seemed to be able to help everyone out with any question they had. She had every single lesson made and ready in a interesting and easy way to understand. Also made sure that the class material was not too hard and not too easy.
  
  None
  
  Really engaging and understanding Professor. Made me excited for schooling almost everyday. She was funny, educational, and professional.
  
  Professor Usher was an excellent teacher this semester, she made a more difficult concept easier to understand even while learning in a remote classroom!
  
  Prof. Usher made this semester so much better. Feeling very isolated during covid and online school and she always made me feel cared for and appreciated. The way she actually cared for her students made her class always enjoyable. Attending never felt like a chore. Always willing to help and easy to reach.
  
  She was extremely helpful this semester. This was my first year at U of L, and with the pandemic it was a very hard transition for me. But she made it easier not only for her class, but with outside resources.
• Carla Vidoni
  Health and Sport Sciences
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Vidoni has made an impact on me. She is one of the first people who met with me about the Health and Physical Education program. She has helped me throughout my time at UofL and has helped me realize how much I love teaching Health and Physical Education!
  
  Dr. Vidoni is patient, knowledgeable, kind, and willing to go above and beyond to create effective educators!
• Christopher Vincent
  Communication
  College of Education and Human Development
  Professor Vincent was wonderful and made it so much less stressful than other professors to be able to learn skills and do well in school while still following all of the COVID protocols for a communications class. He also allowed the opportunity for extra points!
• Paula von Loewenfeldt
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Von is an amazing professor that not only makes sure her students are set up for success. She makes sure to not have an average English class where you base assignments off of random readings, but instead connects them to current events to further help inform her students of what is going on in the world.
  
  She truly was one of the nicest, most welcoming professors when I stepped on campus. Although her class was asynchronous, she was still very engaged with our class, and did everything she could to make us freshman not feel overwhelmed. From the look of it, it may seem like the workload is a lot, but it truly is not, and she does give you all the time you need. She's great!
• Jason Wade
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  I have taken many French courses over the last 10 years, and I can safely say that Jason is by far my favorite French teacher I've ever had. I love that he's okay with us focusing on our mental health. As a student with multiple mental illnesses, that is extremely important to me. He is the definition of my perfect professor.
• Michael Wade
  Accountancy
  College of Business
  He is best in cob.
  
  He is amazing, thoughtful, cares about his students, and encourages everyone to grow and learn every single day. One of the best teachers I have ever taken.
  
  Professor Wade was by far the most outstanding professor I've had in the Accounting program. His online course was uniquely set up to really help students engage with the material. His clear understanding of the topics translated to extremely helpful lecture-style Teams meetings. Professor Wade, you rock!
  
  Professor Wade is brilliant and passionate about accounting. He is one of the main reasons why I have decided to pursue the CPA. I have had his class twice now and he has given me great advice. He always has time to help his students and I sincerely appreciate it especially during this crazy time. Thank you.
• Kandi Walker
  Communication
  College of Arts and Sciences
  she truly cares about her students success.
  
  I nominate Kandi Walker because she put in the work when most professors did not. Her kindness made learning about health, and the communication surrounding it all the more imperative and might I add, fun.
  
  I had a research paper due, a med school interview, and my citizenship test in the same week. Dr. Walker extended the deadline for the paper and made a point to celebrate my acceptance and citizenship with the class. I admire professors like Dr. Walker who connect with their students and are willing to work with them to improve what we take away from the course.
  
  Dr. Walker has been a supportive and passionate professor and research mentor. She is caring and always checks on each and every one of her students and research team members.
• Anne Wallis
  Epidemiology
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  Dr. Wallis is one of the most incredible individuals I have ever met. Her willingness to work with and mentor students is unparalleled.
• Samantha Walte
  Special Education, Early Childhood, and Prevention Science
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Walt was one of the most inspiring teachers that I have never met in person. She wants her students to succeed and you can see it.
  
  Dr. Walte continues to maintain the status as best professor I've ever had. She continually provides excellent content and instruction while providing emotional support simultaneously. She is continually working to improve this department through a social justice lens which is incredibly important.
  
  Amazing. 10/10
  
  Sam has been a wonderful mentor and teacher this semester. She goes above and beyond for her students and always makes herself available. She has also been there for me personally when I faced many challenges this semester.
  
  Dr. Walte has been amazing this semester- despite all of her own personal obstacles. She still made sure that we as her students were okay and taken care of during the craziness of covid and online classes.
• Jasmine Wang
  Communication
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Wang is Very empathetic with her students! ( speaking from my experience!) she understands how things are going in the world and tries in her best regards to help you! She encourages you not to give up but to keep going!
• Xuanyi Wang
  Fine Arts
  College of Arts and Sciences
  I love this professor. She was made sure we always understood everything in the material and assignments. She was very responsive to e-mail . The class critiques were very well thought out and planned . She is a very hard worker.
• Angela Washington
  School of Nursing
  Dr. Washington is an outstanding professor and clinical instructor. She wants her students to not only learn the material but use the knowledge in a clinical setting. She goes above and beyond for her students!
  
  None
  
  She's the best!
  
  Dr. Washington is one of the best instructors I've ever had during my college career. She's always thorough with the material she teaches and is a constant source of encouragement during trying times.
• Kelly Watkins
  College of Business
  Professor Watkins was truly able to make our learning experience exceptional during this semester, even in spite of all that has come with this year. She taught us so many valuable skills to use in our careers, and I am truly thankful for all that she has done for us.
• James Watters
  Chemical Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  He is the best!
• Emily Watts
  Kent School of Social Work
  Kindest professor!! Always encouraged students to interact and never made anyone feel like their questions were unimportant. Emily made coming to class exciting and I felt like she made learning during a pandemic very manageable. I learned a lot in her two classes and wish I could take her again. Never will forget the skills she shared with us.
  
  She is amazing! Her lectures and how she includes everyone in them so that the content sticks in your brain better is awesome. She has helped me learn so much and I think she deserves to be named one of the best professors at Kent.
• Katherine Watts
  Fine Arts
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Watts really cares about you learning the material and if there are any conflicts or issues she is more than willing to help you. She is so kind and is a great person to turn to if you are going through a rough time emotionally.
  
  Ms. Watts has been one of the most welcoming professors I've ever had. 3D design was a field that I wasn't very comfortable or experienced with at the start of the semester but she motivated all her students to be confident about their work and didn't accept any negativity. She genuinely cares about all her students and is very reachable if you need help.
  
  She's simply the best.
  
  Ms. Watts has been one of the highlights for me this semester, she has been super helpful, supportive, and has a way to lift students up, she has been a real big inspiration to me.
  
  She has given her students a lot of support throughout this unusual semester. Ms. Watts encourages us to ask questions so that we really understand what we are learning. She made UofL feel much more welcoming!
  
  She's a wonderful art professor who really cares about her students' success and progression in their works.
• Kelly Weaver
  Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
  College of Arts and Sciences
  They're a great professor and they really care about their students. :)
• Jonetta Weber
  Sociology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  She is an amazing professor. I have taken every course of hers that I could. I have learned so much from her classes that I will apply to my career and to my every day life.
• John Weiland
  Human Resources and Organization Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  He always is punctual, detailed, and flexible. He responds to all emails and questions in a timely manner. I was randomly put on active duty orders for a month and he luckily worked with me to help me stay on track.
• Mariella Weisberg
  Fine Arts
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Mollie is my favorite Professor I've had thus far in college! She is seriously the best!!!
  
  She has done everything in her power to give us the most normal and beneficial experience during covid that she can. This is her first year teaching at UofL and she never let her lack of experience get in her way. She reached out to other faculty, asked students and studied in her free time until she knew the ins and outs of every program and online source available to us.
  
  Mollie did an outstanding job working with our class and encouraging participation despite challenges with covid and working remote.
  
  After a frustrating past year beginning a brand-new program while under forced learning from home, Mollie put the whole class at ease. Mollie incorporated her past education experience to build a structured and cohesive virtual class. She wanted us to succeed, and it showed. Our education and cohort relationships mattered to her.
• Robin Weiss
  Health Management and Systems Sciences
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  This professor continues to help us, the students grow in our own individual ways aiding us each on our own path. She has been a continuous supporter this semester even from just the blackboard announcements she is able to lift my spirits.
• Karla Conn Welch.
  Electrical and Computer Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  Dr. Welch is a very committed professor who provides ample resources for students to succeed. She does an exceptionally good job of making connections to real world applications of Electrical Engineering principles. She genuinely measures the students' understanding of the material, and provides every opportunity to learn material that students may initially struggle with.
• Monica Wendel
  Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences
  School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  One of my favorite teachers I have ever had. Always there if you need someone to talk to or answer any questions you have.
• Patrick Wensink
  English
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Professor Wensink always made his lectures fun for us, while also keeping us very engaged and informed.
• Randy Whetstone
  Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Whetstone who is a great professor who really shows compassion for his students and the subject he teaches. I took his LEAD 315 class and really enjoyed what it had to offer and what he had to teach about it.
  
  Dr. Whetstone taught two of my courses this semester. He was patient, reassuring, encouraging and through it all, taught great content. His feedback was immediate and educational and even though these were online courses, he offered and held zoom meetings so that we could interact and learn further. I can't say enough about how supportive he was of all of the students.
  
  takes the extra time
• Cristin Whitaker
  School of Nursing
  Mrs. Whitaker was my go to person to ask questions to. The way she explained things really made sense to me. I can tell she is a dedicated instructor and I'm sure an amazing nurse the way she pays attention to details. She was willing to do whatever she could to help me understand and succeed. She is someone I hope to be like as a nurse in my future.
  
  Mrs. Whittaker is the go-to for OB nursing! She is extremely knowledgeable in the subject and successfully finds a way to deliver this information (that to many of us is brand new) in an effective manner. I'm extremely thankful to have had the chance to learn from her.
• Justin Whitney
  Comprehensive Dentistry
  School of Dentistry
  Dr. Whitney has gone above and beyond for the D1 class! He really cares about our thoughts on things and takes them under consideration fully. He has been so kind, hard working, and patient with us through this tough semester.
  
  Dr. Whitney has gone above and beyond to provide resources to address what we needed this semester specifically. This was unlike any other year and he took steps to make sure we were still going to be competent dentists. Easy to reach, personable, and caring.
• Todd Whitney
  Special Education, Early Childhood and Prevention Science
  College of Education and Human Development
  Dr. Whitney has always made himself available to me and this semester is no exception. I never leave his class confused or puzzled because he takes the time to thoroughly explain his expectations and the purpose of the assignments given to us. Dr. Whitney is an exemplar of how instructors who are training future educators should be like.
• John Wieland
  Human Resources and Organization Development
  College of Education and Human Development
  This professor is willing to go the extra mile and not only be available to discuss assignments but to give educational and professional encouragement. I couldn't have asked for a better facilitator for the first step of my graduate school journey.
  
  Dr. Wieland was very organized and prepared to discuss course content each day. Very engaging and enthusiastic about the course (LEAD 661). Best first impression I could hope for starting out in the program.
  
  Professor John Wieland is a rock star. He can take any subject, twist it and make it exciting. He goes above and beyond to make sure students understand the concept. Very approachable and professional.
  
  Really enjoyed taking his courses and he taught them well!
• Karla Wilder
  Classical and Modern Lanquages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  She encourages mistakes and encourages participation in the class. She is willing to help if someone makes a mistake and helping that person learn.
  
  Karla Wilder is one of the best teachers I ever had. She truly cares about her students and wants them to succeed. She is always available to help you and responds to your emails quickly. She gives you chances to make up work and is very understanding. I am very glad that I had her as my teacher and it was a pleasure to be her student.
• Jake Wildstrom
  Mathematics
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Despite the obstacles this semester created, Dr. Wildstrom went above and beyond to provide students with the opportunity for assistance, in both a classroom setting as well as online. He utilized the hybrid model well and worked with students to help them succeed.
• Marissa Williams
  Student Success Center
  She was very helpful, kind, and personable. When speaking with her and asking questions I felt like I was talking to a friend or sister rather than a professor. She also did a great job at assisting me in finding my Major!
• Russell Williamson
  Accountancy
  College of Business
  He's very understanding and you can tell he really cares. He also has a sense of humor which students want in a teacher.
• Timothy Wolz
  Health Physical Education and Sports Studies
  College of Education and Human Development
  None
• Andrew Wright
  Information Systems, Analytics and Operations
  College of Business
  Dr. Wright's programming analytics class last semester was one of the most valuable courses I have taken throughout my college education. He is an outstanding teacher and I feel that I have learned so much from him!
  
  Wright easily puts the most apparent effort into communicating clearly with his students and ensuring everyone has access to the proper resources, information, and/or guidance they need to do well in any of his classes.
  
  Dr. Wright goes above and beyond to ensure students are understanding important information. Our class never had the chance to meet in person, but Dr. Wright never failed to make every student feel important and special. I appreciate his concern for us during troubling times this semester. My time in the CIS department wouldn't be the same without him and his impact.
• Ming Wu
  Classical and Modern Languages
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Wu Laoshi is amazing!!! She makes class fun and interesting and is very understanding. I've had other professors who are not very understanding so Wu Laoshi is like a breath of fresh air.
  
  She's literally the best professor I've had at UofL. Every semester I take a Chinese class and learn so much because of her. She is the most caring, and selfless professor I've ever had. She has been understanding in terms of Covid situations and adapting to our personal lives, and she always goes out of our way to help us learn the language in many different ways.
  
  Can't speak highly enough of Dr. Wu. She goes out of her way to help us understand the content and provided an immersive learning environment even during a pandemic. My Chinese skills have grown tremendously after taking her class.
• Roman Yampolskiy
  Computer Science and Engineering
  J.B. Speed School of Engineering
  An awesome and understanding professor. Great material presented, challenging material but overall awesome class that he teaches (CSE 545). I put in a lot of work this semester but felt like I learned a lot.
  
  Dr. Yampolskiy is the beat! He is incredibly knowledgeable in his field and also very understanding of students needs and willing to work with student to help them succeed.
  
  Dr. Yampolskiy is the most incredible teacher I have ever had. He transferred his passion for AI to all of us and his desire to further the field. After taking his class, I feel like I can change the world through good science and original research. I can not recommend him more highly.
  
  I absolutely love the way he structured my class and he taught everything in such a way that it was easy to understand, yet still rigorous enough to be a challenging class. I have rarely learned as much in a class as I have in this one out of my 3 years of being in college.
  
  The best professor on campus!
  
  This is my second graduate program and I haven't had a professor I enjoyed working with as much as Dr. Yampolskiy. What sets him apart from his peers is his passion for the subject matter and drive to help his students not only succeed, but excel. He's the obvious thumbs up here.
  
  I enjoyed my time in his class. He was always very helpful and made the experience fun.
  
  He is very the kindest professor I've had at UofL. He makes a great effort in connecting with his students, and making sure everyone is understanding the material. He is super accessible, and always responds to emails incredibly fast. He always is looking for new ways to improve our understanding of the material. He is an all-around top professor.
  
  A
  
  Makes programming relevant and engaging. Provides resources for student continued learning.
  
  Dr. Yampolskiy, was extremely knowledgeable, always willing to help out, responded to questions quickly and was overall an outstanding professor. He is above and beyond what you expect for a college professor.
  
  A
• Steve Yanoviak
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  I believe Dr. Yanoviak deserves to be recognized for his dedication to his students and the course during this challenging time. He encouraged students to push themselves and do their own research throughout the semester, which was extremely unique and effective in learning real-world techniques.
• Marissa Yingling
  Kent School of Social Work
  Professor Yingling held us accountable throughout the semester and I learned so much from her to prepare me for the social work field.
• Deborah Yoder-Himes
  Biology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Yoder-Himes is by far the best professor I have had here at UofL. She is very knowledgeable in her field, and taught Microbiology in such a fun, interesting way even though it is a hard class. She goes above and beyond to help and reach out to every student, and has a genuine interest in her students and whether or not they understand the content laid out before them.
  
  I can say nothing but wonderful things about Dr. Yoder-Himes. During such an odd semester, she showed each student compassion while maintaining rigor. She truly cares about her students and does a terrific job teaching a difficult topic. Dr. Yoder-Himes even started a COVID-19 journal club with students to discuss scientific research! She is truly in a league of her own.
  
  Dr. Yoder-Himes is a phenomenal professor for my BIOL 457: Microbiology course. Dr. Yoder-Himes works hard to simplify challenging topics for her students and is dedicated to helping her students learn.
• Paul York
  School of Music
  Mr. York has changed my life over the past four years. He is the reason I chose to study music and come to UofL; this year has presented a particular challenge to the School of Music, and he's turned the tables and made it an opportunity for growth in new and uncharted directions. Thank you Mr. York!!!
  
  One of the most positive professors I've met. Really helped adapt the curriculum so students could learn valuable skills throughout the semester.
• Moses Young
  School of Nursing
  Dr. Young really made the semester enjoyable. I looked forward to attending clinical every week because he was able to related what we had been studying to the real world. I would recommend him to any prospective student not because he's easy but because he will put you in positions that challenge you and force you to learn.
• Francis Zamborini
  Chemistry
  College of Arts and Sciences
  nice and friendly instructor
• Jianhua (Andrew) Zhao
  Anthropology
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Dr. Zhao was, by far, my favorite instructor from this fall semester. I learned a great deal about a culture I have always held in fascination and it was thanks to his lectures and class discussions along with the assigned readings and films.
• Weihua Zhao
  Economics
  College of Business
  Her class was amazing, one of the best economics classes I've taken (I'm an Econ major). She helped us adapt to the weird Covid semester, always asked us ways how she can make the format better for us, and whenever we needed help or clarification, she never hesitated to take time for us. She is a great professor and I will take another one of her classes.
• Charles Zimmerman
  Communication
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Charles is a great instructor, caring professor, open minded and taught me a lot throughout this semester. One of the first classes I actually wanted to be at and woke up excited for almost every week
• Jozef Zurada
  Information Systems, Analytics and Operations
  College of Business
  Professor Zurada was EXTREMELY accommodating during this unusual semester. He always provided meeting times to go over material (even when he was living in Poland for part of the semester!). He is a great professor, and one of the nicest faculty members. I never actually had any one-on-one contact with him, but I felt that he would always be available if I needed.
• Scott Zweydorff
  Mathematics
  College of Arts and Sciences
  He in an stricter for the MATH 109 course