I have taught writing at University of Southern California and Hobart and William Smith Colleges, among others. Here is a sample of what my students have said about my classes from these different institutions:

• “The instructor was very enthusiastic about the course material and really pushed us to learn.”

• “She cared about our work and wanted us to understand and succeed in the course.”

• “Overall the instructor was great but at times I was confused as to where the course was going but that was always eventually clarified.”

• “The class made me think about the material in new ways and Dr. [Dreadful] made it enjoyable.”

• “She had really high, manageable expectations, and I liked that.”

• “She helped me develop a critical eye.”

• “Very different from the other “normal” English classes. I’ve been able to draw comparisons to my other courses.”

• “The professor was very enthusiastic and saw us as equals capable of insight. She gave a very comfortable and relaxed atmosphere in the class, which helped people open up.”

• “There was so much to keep up with that I think I have a better work ethic.”

• “Discussions were so much fun and always something really fun and unique.”

• “She is an amazing professor who has changed me as a writer and helped build my confidence with [writing]. Teaching is her calling, she takes the time out to help her students with whatever they need, she gets them to see things in a different light, and she has this amazing talent to change her students into better thinkers, writers, individuals, etc. All in all, she’s just awesome!”

• “I want to tell you that I really think I improved my writing skills and I also became a more critical and thoughtful person thanks to this course.”