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I have taken 3 courses with Dr. Paul now. Dr. Paul provides well laid-out, engaging classes that allow for student creativity. Dr. Paul’s class structure over the semester is clear, with relevant readings for each topic. She provides ample opportunity for class discussions and genuinely enjoys engaging with students. She is also supportive of students with interests, allowing a wide variety of topics for items such as final presentations, as long there is a clearly defined link to the class. She was a new professor when I first had her as a professor, and I have enjoyed seeing her improve and tweak her teaching style since she first started.

Michael Malone is one of the most organized and clear instructors I’ve had. His guidance is always direct, structured, and easy to follow, yet he also encourages creativity and truly appreciates the effort each student puts into the work. Beyond being an excellent teacher, he is a genuinely good human being. He cares about his students’ success, checks in on them, and uses his professional connections to help graduates find opportunities even in a very challenging job market. He is always approachable, supportive, and welcomes his students with a smile.

Professor Rusher inspires students to think about architecture as more than just walls floors and roofs. He inspires students to think of architecture as an experience and encourages students to think of how the architecture makes the user feel when they are in the space. I was lucky to be able to take this professor as I believe his class was the one that influenced me most and helped me to grow most as a designer. He teaches students how to generate ideas and rewards originality. Overall Professor Rusher is one of the most innovative professors at UTA and his teaching approach is unique and inspiring.

Dr. Regalado is one of those rare professors who doesn’t just teach, she transforms. From the moment I met her, I could tell she genuinely sees the potential in every student. She doesn’t just help people with assignments or career advice; she helps them discover who they are and what they’re capable of. She goes out of her way to support others, whether that means staying late to talk through a problem, connecting students with resources and opportunities, or simply believing in them during times when they don’t believe in themselves. For me, she changed everything. She helped me find direction, confidence, and a sense of purpose I didn’t even know I was searching for. She owns a HR company which helps make the topics she is teaching make sense. Since she can use real world examples.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject. He makes his class so interactive and fun his slides are well thought of and well put out!

Engaging teaching style. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject. He is a natural and wants us to know all we need in order to pass his class

Engaging teaching style. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the real world and because of that he can apply real examples to his teaching which I learn a lot from. He is always doing his best to engage the entire class, and he has a style of teaching which I learn so much from.

Engaging teaching style. Inspires interest in the subject. He’s very interactive and engages students with his amazing teaching style.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject. She’s incredibly helpful outside of class and makes sure you are up to speed on things. I also feel comfortable asking her for advice.

He teaches in a way that is easy for students of all levels to grasp.

She's very engaging and has lots of anecdotes! She is very positive and has clear moral values.

I was feeling overwhelmed in the first semester and thought I was not fit for this field but after talking to him he motivated me to work harder and learn better.

Engaging teaching style. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject. He is the best.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. He prints out worksheets for us and goes through them in detail. He puts work in helping us understand the material.

Engaging teaching style. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject. Helpful and supportive. He's just amazing overall and understands everything he teaches

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject.

I found her course inspiring. The course material was engaging and allowed for great discussions to be had. Every week I truly felt like I was learning something new but also besides it being fun and interesting, it was a skill or material that would help my future.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Inspires interest in the subject. Clear and organized. This professor is always readily available to her students and doesn’t hesitate in adjusting course content so that it’s not only relevant to present day but also draws students in more.

Engaging teaching style. She is lively and fun to talk to.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject. She is super helpful and caring.

Engaging teaching style.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject. She is very fun and engaging. Her humor and personality make the classroom a joy to be in.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Inspires interest in the subject. It is her first semester here in the U.S teaching at a university, and she is doing wonderfully with connecting with the students. It is also my first semester here at UTA, and she is the first class I have in the mornings. She interests me in learning so much that I want to take more classes with her, taking up a minor in the subjects, she teaches. She is someone I feel I can connect with and who will support me during my time here.

Inspires interest in the subject. Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Very bubbly and welcoming. Inspiring to learn more piano.

Dr. Kim is deeply committed to guiding students in public health, fostering the next generation of equity-driven researchers and advocates. She made Biostatistics easy to understand and fun! Dr. Kim is also very caring and wants to see all of her students thrive by taking the time to make sure each student understand every new concept she teaches.

I want to take a moment to recognize Dr. Kyrah Brown for her incredible leadership and commitment to advancing maternal health and reproductive equity. Through her work at UTA and the Maternal and Reproductive Health Equity Research Lab, she not only produces groundbreaking research but also ensures that the voices of Black women and marginalized communities are centered in the conversation. Her dedication to mentorship has been transformative, inspiring students like me to connect academic training with advocacy and systems change. Dr. Brown models what it means to lead with purpose, compassion, and impact — and I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from her example.

I enjoyed having professor Hassan as my clincal instructor. I was very nervous for this rotation however professor Hassan was so supportive and truly helped me reach my goals this semester. I feel so much more confident in my skills and overall nursing practice because of her guidance and support. Thank you for everything Professor Hassan!

I’m so grateful for Professor Sullivan and everything she’s done to make clinical such a positive and meaningful experience. Her dedication, patience, and encouragement made a huge difference in my confidence and growth as a nursing student. She’s truly one of the best instructors I’ve had at UTA!

Professor Wyman gives us confidence that we can and will finish nursing school. She motivates us to do our best and always provides encouragement, even when the work gets tough. I know I can always count on her if I have any questions or need help. She truly goes above and beyond for her students an amazing professor and mentor.

At the end of each shift, she takes time to talk with every student individually to review homework, clarify any questions, and reinforce key learning points. She even turns learning into a fun and engaging experience by creating games. One of my favorite moments was when she asked me about a patient with an NG tube and wanted me to list five reasons why the patient might have it. That activity completely changed how I study — it helped me think critically and retain information better. Professor Polk-Davis is an amazing clinical instructor who truly wants her students to succeed and become great nurses with both skill and heart.

I just want to say a big thank you to Professor Houston for everything she has done. She truly cares about her students and goes the extra mile to make sure we understand the material and feel supported. Her PowerPoints, teaching style, and communication make a huge difference. She is patient, professional, and very compassionate. I’m so thankful for her understanding, especially during challenging times. She inspires me to keep going and to become the kind of nurse who shows the same kindness and support she gives her students.

Professor Roberts remains positive despite the circumstances. I love her personality and teaching style. Professor Roberts was able to break down and dissect complicated concepts and help me understand the information in a much simpler manner. Her personal and group review sessions were contributing factors of me making an A in the class. Professor Roberts and the AO student success center are such major components and necessities of helping me succeed the AO BSN program and for excelling in my classes. Without them, I do not think I would have made it this far. I have such immense gratitude and appreciation for Professor Roberts. Her positive energy, warm smile, and encouraging attitude gave me the inspiration I needed to do better on my next tests. She truly cares about her students and wants to see us succeed. She was amazing! Professor Roberts made me look forward to scheduling online study sessions. I was excited to attend and always left feeling uplifted and encouraged.

Thank you for your support and dedication! You make learning easier and help students feel more confident in their nursing journey. He is great teacher and is concerned about students understanding the subject and succeeding. Best teacher ever.!!!!

Her voice is engaging; I like that she doesn't print everyone's exam to save paper and provides good resources to study.

Very kind and patient while still expecting the best out of you.

She was always eager to educate her students and was always available to assist.

He has made the transition into upper division nursing classes much less scary! He has such a welcoming presence!

She is hilarious, which made check offs less stressful and made me look forward to every clinical. She will answer multiple questions in a row without getting impatient. She expects a lot out of you, but not more than she expects out of herself. You could tell she cares about doing her best because she: put effort into grading assignments so we could grow, knew every one of our names and personalities, was organized, and cared about our feelings and success. I grew so much having her as my clinical professor because even when I was meeting the standard she told me how I could improve. You can tell that she truly loves her job because she always smiles and says, “y'all are so funny.” I think almost all of her students were inspired by her and she has made a huge impact on my future as a nurse.

Shaun helped us feel like we could succeed no matter what, if we really tried and wanted it bad enough and encouraged us not to give up when things got hard. He pushed us in a way that didn't feel like "nurses eating their young" but in a way that showed he really did care about making us whole, well-rounded better nurses for our future.

Professor Roundtree made it easy to learn so much information in a small amount of time. I think she was so supportive, and it really felt she cared about those she was teaching to ensure they succeeded. OB was not a favorite subject for me, but it inspired me to understand more about it but even with recorded lectures it still felt like I was being taught rather than someone just reading from a PowerPoint.

She went extra and beyond by making engaging materials for us to study in class. She really helped me get through the course and has an amazing teaching style. Prof. Hughes makes extremely difficult concepts easy to digest. She teaches with a deep sense of love for her students and a passion for her craft that inspires us to want to learn. Any student who has the opportunity to study with her is a very lucky student who has a high chance of success! I love her teaching style and how she makes the lectures enjoyable. She is truly doing the Lords work on earth and she will be missed :(.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. His tests are predictable, and you literally learn chemistry too.

Engaging teaching style. Inspires interest in the subject. Helpful and supportive. He teaches a tough class, but I think he is always fair and sometimes generous to the students’ grades. I always enjoyed getting his feedback, and I think he prepared me for my future chemistry classes.

Clear and organized. Helpful and supportive. Engaging teaching style. Inspires interest in the subject. He’s funny but very well spoken. I’m actually excited to wake up at 6 am and drive for this class.

Engaging teaching style. Understanding and kind.

Inspires interest in the subject. He is a considerate professor beyond academics.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject.

Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject. Dr. Fujita’s passion for genetics is so apparent in how he teaches. He’ll teach the nitty gritty details about genetics but is clear about what he expects students to understand about the material.

Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Even if I don’t understand what was being taught at first, she explains it in a different way to the point I understand

Engaging teaching style. Inspires interest in the subject. Helpful and supportive. He’s very passionate.

I took him for Select Topics in Social Welfare - Opiate & Other Use Disorders. We had weekly (optional) lectures, and Dr. Schuman brought in addiction experts to guest lecture. Amazing class!

Dr. Zeng is so knowledgeable in research and teaching students. Also, He is nice and patience for us.

Dr. Park is very interested in the subject he teaches, which correlates well with us as his students. I wish I could take a class with him every semester. He’s just an overall great professor. Super intelligent, well read, engaging, and kind.

She is relatable, excellent teacher!

Dr. Turner-Wentt is an engaging and highly knowledgeable professor who brings both academic expertise and practical social work experience into the classroom. She emphasizes cultural humility, ethical practice, and critical thinking, helping students connect theory to real-life scenarios. What stands out most is her commitment to student learning—she provides clear guidance, timely feedback, and creates a space where students feel respected and encouraged to grow. Her teaching style is motivating, structured, and grounded in real-world applicability, which makes her classes both meaningful and impactful.

Absolute best professor in the MSW program. Makes research not only digestible, but beyond interesting. He instills a passion for research in all his students which is an amazing accomplishment. He is lending himself and his skills to the bettering of the social work profession every time he teaches class!

She is so engaging and really cares about the students! She makes having a class from 7-10 pm definitely worth it! The way she brings her personal experience into the lessons is so important!

She's pretty cool and likes to engage with the class. She takes the time to meet individually with her students to see if they have questions or concerns.

Dr. Huang is an amazing mentor and keep her feedback on projects engaging. She is very supportive.