Student Evaluations

Here are some example student evaluations. Some are under my maiden name, Vansuch, although I always tell students they can call me by my first name:

“Professor Mary was always engaged in the material she was teaching. she taught in a way that made us want to come to class and was very good at explaining the materials. If we ever had any questions or concerns she would always hold extra office hours if needed and was always willing to help. She was extremely passionate about teaching us about statistics and made Sure that the content was engaging.”
“I don’t necessarily love math, but I really appreciated everything Professor Vansuch did. She was over–the–top helpful to all students and was a great instructor. She made statistics fun and interesting.”
“Mary is a great instructor! She is so kind and understanding and I really enjoyed this class even though I am not really a math person. I went to office hours several times and emailed questions and she was always thorough with her explanations and made sure that I understood what she meant. This was a difficult course for me, so it says a lot about Mary as an instructor that I enjoy the class and am doing fairly well in it.”
“Mary has been an excellent instructor!! She explains the material in a way that is easy to understand and supports students’ learning no matter their learning style. I liked how she would type out the key notes and responses to the Desmos questions because as a visual learner, it helped to see the main ideas typed out. Mary always greets her students and asks how our days are going which makes the learning environment a more positive space. She has been great!”
“Mrs. Silverglate is a great teacher. She answered questions efficiently and is always open for questions. She is friendly and strives for success in her students.”
“Professor Silverglate was SO good about helping me learn the material. Even at crazy hours of the night or on weekends she was always so quick to respond and try and help me in any way possible. I am truly so grateful for Professor Silverglate as I don’t think I could have done as well in the class without her support.”
“Professor Silvergate is a very understanding and patient professor. She is a heavily concept teacher, what I mean is that it is most important to her that you understand the material and how to process equations. Comprehension is her biggest priority.”
“Prof. Silverglate is highly interested in math, and it rubs off on us. She makes the subject approachable yet still intellectually challenging. I am glad I chose her to complete my Algebra requirement.”
“I love being in Mary’s class. While I personally struggle with group activities and discussions, we are encouraged to talk to one another to figure out a solution. I appreciate Mary’s enthusiasm with this and her willingness to help her students. She is always encouraging me to succeed and very willing to engage in one on one discussion in-person or through email. She has also been very accommodating and understanding when appropriate. I have learned a lot from Mary and her teaching style has also helped me teach others.”
“Prof. Silverglate provides extra help and accommodate to make up quizzes or tests. She is especially helpful in the math center, when wanting help on the material, she is always willing to help in anyway she can.”
“While I don’t really enjoy calculus, this class made it a lot easier to take. I like how everyone is encouraged to answer questions throughout the class. It really helps make sure you’re on track with what is being taught!“
“Professor Silvergate might actually be one of the greatest professor’s I have had in my college career. I am so happy to have had her this semester because of the excellent teaching abilities but also how she goes about making each student learn the content of the course. 10/10 rating for Professor Silvergate.”
“This was a very fun and interactive class. It has been a wonderful experience and has given me lots of experience in the professional world and the world of statistics. The layout of the class was very manageable and had a perfect amount of difficulty/content”
“Instruction in the class was very good, while I struggled to understand material it had nothing to do with the efforts put in by my instructor. She has been extremely helpful and supportive in trying to aid me in getting the grade I need for the course. My struggle isn’t due to the material quality or instruction quality but due to my struggle with math as a whole.”
“Mary Silverglate is powerful professor she leads with understanding and shows true concern for your learning. The tutors were also invaluable for my success in this course, I am very thankful for all of the support.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed being in this class with Professor Mary. She made me feel welcomed and understood all my issues and concerns. I feel more confident in my math skills now that I have finished this class.”
“I have struggled with math for a very long time. While I am currently borderline failing this class, I have tried my hardest, and my professor has seen that. She tries every time I see her to make sure I am understanding the topics at hand. She is dedicated to making sure I pass, giving me as much support as possible! I love her as a professor, and her work in the Math Success Center would not be the same without her. Pay her more!!!!!”
“I enjoyed having Mrs. Silverglate as a professor. This course was a hard one for me, and it did suck at times, but Mary (we’re on a first-name basis) was always willing to meet with me in the math center or just email me when I panicked over a test or quiz grade. I don’t think I struggled because she didn’t explain the material properly, but instead, I just needed to work on different strategies and test-taking things, and Mary was able to help me figure that out. I hope I have her again in a different course”
“Ms. Mary Silverglate has been an amazing teacher this semester. She does everything she can to prepare us for homework, quiz day, and exams. Mary Silverglate supports every student towards the completion of the course. I struggled because of the amount of time outside of class I had to commit too. If I could manage my time better, I would do well. Overall, the course is well set up.”
“Professor Silverglate is very enthusiastic and upfront with students, and I’ve appreciated it so much. I struggled a lot in the beginning with Algebra and she was very patient and it was probably the best feeling in the world when I would get something right on an exam as a result.”
“This professor was fabulous and clearly an expert in her field. She took her time to answer questions that were complex and always was able to break it down. She was fair and recognized that not everyone is good at math and provided us with the tools to become successful. She also spent time getting to know individual students and made the classroom a warm and open environment. She is the best math teacher I have ever had and has easily been one of the best professors I have ever had at Lindenwood University. Thanks for a great semester!”
“I really appreciated the help that Miss Silverglate always offered, whether it was in class, during her office hours, or in the Math Success Center. She was always very understanding, prepared, and passionate whilst teaching the course.”
“One of the best professors I will have the opportunity to learn from. Came to class every day and could expect the same every day. Professor SIlvergate made this class extremely engaging but friendly. If I had the opportunity to take another class of hers, I would.”
“Professor Silvergate is a very understanding and patient professor. She is a heavily concept teacher, what I mean is that it is most important to her that you understand the material and how to process equations. Comprehension is her biggest priority”
“Prof. Silverglate is highly interested in math, and it rubs off on us. She makes the subject approachable yet still intellectually challenging. I am glad I chose her to complete my Algebra requirement.”
“I love being in Mary’s class. While I personally struggle with group activities and discussions, we are encouraged to talk to one another to figure out a solution. I appreciate Mary’s enthusiasm with this and her willingness to help her students. She is always encouraging me to succeed and very willing to engage in one on one discussion in-person or through email. She has also been very accommodating and understanding when appropriate. I have learned a lot from Mary and her teaching style has also helped me teach others.”
“Thank you for helping me this whole semester and making me feel comfortable”