What UI professor or staff member had the greatest impact on your college experience?
Dr. Sandra Reineke, 2007
I took Women’s Studies from Dr. Sandra Reineke. It was enlightening, informative and subsequently transformed my approach to feminism. I’ve always considered myself a feminist but her class provided me with a more historical and global perspective.
— Adrianne Monroe
Dan Bukvich, 2008-2013
Dan is far more than a teacher. Until you take one of his classes, he is almost impossible to explain. But the University of Idaho is extremely lucky to have him! I wouldn’t have a career if not for Dan.
— Jeff Chambers
Tom Drake, 2014
Class was tough, and to some, unforgiving. But Drake had a way to draw students in with charisma and get college-age people to actually talk about the subject. You feared his tests and papers, as they were graded with little mercy or understanding, but most were content with it because he really did get people engaged.
— Chance Watson
Janine Darragh, 2014
She went above and beyond to ensure that she got to know all of her students at a personal level, and provided engaging and insightful instruction and discussion on how to teach English beyond the traditional literature. She is such a wonderful, joyous, kind-hearted person and I miss her crazy stories from her own high school teaching experiences!
— Courtney Zabriskie
Mark Secrist, 2013
He always went above and beyond to help his students. Motivated them to reach for their dreams and gave real life guidance and specific tools to make that happen. I went on a different career path, but he taught me so many useful skills that I use today. He helped me think more creatively and pushed me out of my comfort zone. Amazing teacher!
— Megan Eaton
Joseph DeAngelis, 2014-2017
He taught a special topics sociology lecture about the sociology of vice and tailored it to his students. We could talk about just about anything in the reading material and how it related to other connections in society. His lectures in his other classes were just as great.
— Claire Whitley
Matt Doumit, 2008-2011
He was my absolute favorite! He was new to UI when I had him, but it sure felt like he had been there for years. He puts his students and their needs first. He was willing to help in any way he could and help me reach my goals, even beyond his classroom.
— Michelle Reynolds