Thank a UAlbany Teacher
Have you had an instructor at UAlbany who has made a difference in your education? Someone who challenged you, supported you, or inspired you?
CATLOE’s Thank your Teacher program provides an opportunity for UAlbany students to publicly say “thank you” to teachers who have made a difference in their education and in their lives. You can use the form linked below to write a thank you note to any UAlbany instructor. After the final exam period ends each semester, CATLOE will review submissions and share your messages with teachers. We will also notify their department chairs, their deans, and the Provost’s Office that they have received a message of thanks. You may also elect to have your thank you message posted here on CATLOE's website.
Thank You Messages to UAlbany Teachers
Fall 2024 Messages
Natalie Amiama
Lecturer, Department of English, College of Arts and Sciences
Course – AENG 102z: Introduction to Creative Writing (Fall 2024)
“Thank you for everything. Your class taught me the value of being creative. I hope to take another class with you in the future. Have a great break:).”
William Augustine
Lecturer, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity
Course – BFOR 519: System Administration and Operating System Concepts (Fall 2024)
“Thank you for being a dedicated and kind teacher. I have learnt the lessons of foresight and hard work from you. You have given me a new perspective in looking at my failures and not be frustrated but fight and conquer them. You are truly a source of inspiration and confidence for me.”
Stephen Holt
Associate Professor, Department of Public Administration and Policy, Rockefeller College
Course – RPAD 504: Data, Models, and Decisions (Fall 2024)
“Thank you for the work you put into the curriculum and course. This class was challenging without being overwhelming. Your availability for office hours and emails helped me feel supported. Very few professors are so thoughtful about their work as teachers. It makes a huge difference.”
Mark Hughes
Lecturer, Department of Accounting & Law, Massry School of Business
Course – UFSP 102: World of Accounting Living-Learning Community (Fall 2024)
“Thank you so much for being so welcoming and teaching me the best ways to adjust to a new environment as a first-year student in World of Accounting. Without your guidance and support these past few weeks, it would be more difficult to adapt to the college life. I'm looking forward to the rest of the semester and the Spring semester with you!”
Ronald Jacobs
Professor, Department of Sociology, College of Arts and Sciences
Course – ASOC 115: Introduction to Sociology (Fall 2024)
“Thank you, Dr. Jacobs, for making the material in class applicable to the real world, which made everything in this class way easier to grasp the material. I really enjoyed this class and the topics we covered.”
William Jaeger
Lecturer, Department of Art and Art History, College of Arts and Sciences
Course – AARH 265: History of Photography (Fall 2024)
“This is by far the best class I have taken, and by far the best professor I've had. Incredibly constructive, positive, and encouraging feedback. I wish this class was in person, only thing that would make it better. I always enjoyed the assignments and I appreciate all of the feedback and encouragement. Can't wait to take the next part next semester!”
Joanne Kaufman
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, College of Arts and Sciences
Course – ASOC 382: Criminal Victimology (Fall 2024)
“Thank you for being such a great professor. Your lectures were so clear and cohesive, you showed genuine interest in your subject. I enjoyed the class very much and I appreciate your help and advice to boost my grade. Have a wonderful break, you deserve it!”
Ross Lazear
Academic Instructor, Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences
Course – AATM 211: Weather Analysis and Forecasting (Fall 2024)
“You’ve been an incredible instructor. As many might have told you, you’re the heart and soul of the department. You do an outstanding job not only providing students with the necessary skills and knowledge for the challenging major, but you also possess an x-factor rare in today’s world. You recognize hard work to impress, you allow for growth and improvement with bumps along the way, and you go out of the way to be kind and generous along the way. The fact that you’re consistently ranked one of the best by many people is not super sing given your many personality traits that make you perfect for the role you occupy. Never stop unleashing your greatness on the students of DAES.”
Kristen Loutensock
Lecturer, Honors College
Course – TUNI 101: Honors Education: History, Theory, & Practice (Fall 2024)
“Thank you, Dr. Loutensock, for making this class fun and laid back. I really enjoyed this class and appreciate the snacks you bring to our class as well. Thanks again, and I hope to be part of your class again in my undergrad years.”
Veronique Martin
Lecturer II, Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, College of Arts and Sciences
Courses – AFRE 350Y (Spring 2024) and AFRE 306 (Fall 2024)
“Thank you for making me love French even more than I already did! You are one of the best professors and teachers I’ve ever had. Thank you for all your help and encouragement.”
Linda Mayerhofer
Lecturer II, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences
Course – BIO 130: General Biology: Molecular & Cell Biology (Fall 2024)
“Thank you, Dr. Mayerhofer for making Bio this semester interesting and entertaining us with your little gestures to demonstrate certain topics we learned.”
Prinkle Sharma
Assistant Professor, Department of Information Security and Digital Forensics, Massry School of Business
Course – BFOR 418: Malware Reverse Engineering (Fall 2024)
“Thank you so much professor for being such a great teacher. From having zero knowledge about what malware is to understanding the basics of malware u were there to support each one of us. Teaching under your guidance made a positive change. You were a friend more than a teacher which motivated me to attend your every class.”
Mary Kay Skrabalak
Senior Academic Advisor, Educational Opportunity Program
Course – UUNI 100: The First Year Experience (Fall 2017)
“This may be a bond that has helped me not only express myself in ways I'd like to remember for all my life, due to the perspectives I have been able to express in class. Not only my advisor throughout college but a mentor in directing me where to explore on behalf of my academic side in which no other guidance or instructor has ever done for me. With this class I carried professionalism toward the following and with this professor I was able to understand where I went wrong and analyze the greatest ways to move forward through the toughest of times. I still am learning and its a process I love thanks to instructors like yourself!”
Priyantha Sugathapala
Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences
Course – TCHM 135: Advanced Chemistry (Fall 2024)
“Thank you so much Dr. Suga for all your help with making chem this fall understandable and for offering a chem extra help class. The extra help class was very beneficial and enforced the material we learned in class perfectly. I am so glad I took TCHM this fall. I believe the knowledge I have gained from this class will help me tremendously in the future. Thanks again for all your help!”
Tianlin Wang
Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Psychology and Methodology, School of Education
Courses – EPSY 420: Child and Adolescent Development (Fall 2023) and EPSY 480: Independent Study in Human Development (Spring 2024)
“Dr. Wang is a fantastic instructor. The learning environment she fosters in her classroom makes her students excited to learn. She wants every student to do well and gives many opportunities to succeed. Her door is always open to her students, and she truly cares about them and the classroom environment.”
Frances Wittmann
Lecturer, Department of Music and Theatre, College of Arts and Sciences
Course – AMUS 478: Major Performance Study V (Fall 2022-Fall 2024)
“I would like to give my highest regards to my instructor Frances Wittmann. Through my five semesters taking voice with her I have learned so much about my voice, my self, and have grown tremendously. Five semesters later I am truly a better person because I was taught by her.”
Peter Young
Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, College of Arts and Sciences
Course – AMAT 108: Elementary Statistics (Fall 2024)
“I would like to know thank professor Young for making stats class fun and understandable. In the past I would struggle constantly with math but this year I’m actually enjoying it. Thank you for making the material easy to understand and always taking the time to make sure everyone in class understands the concept. Aside from that I also learned you can NEVER have enough coffee😂! You’re a great professor and I just wanted to say thank you! ☺️”