Thursday, November 17, 2011

feedback to buoy me up

Sometimes I feel like I'm working my brains and heart out this quarter, all to no avail. Even though I have had a lot of frustrating and difficult moments this quarter (especially with my online class and plagiarists), this afternoon I felt like all of the anxiety and stress was worth it. In my inbox, I found this email from a student:

"I just wanted to let you know how much I like the online class. It is one of the most fascinating classes that I have ever taken. I think you are a great professor. You have not just taught me about the art itself, but also to appreciate the artwork even more. . . Honestly, if I would have had you as a professor earlier in my college life, I probably would have been an art major...Thank you for teaching me so much about the history of art, I will never look at artwork the same way."

This email means a lot to me. After all of the stress, drama, and anxiety that has surrounded the past few weeks - I feel like I've made a difference.

10 comments:

Annette said...

What a nice note. I think you've made a difference in many students' lives, but few stop to express gratitude. We want you to know that we are grateful for you and all the ways you enrich our lives.

ixoj said...

See? You are the best!

Zillah said...

fantastische!!!!

joolee said...

good job, M! you deserve such a nice email. and you inspire me as well, these days when i feel like i've lost all touch with my "art-historian" self... :)

cbleeflang said...

Good job. I would love to take a class from you!

Carrie said...

Doesn't that feel great? Way to go Professor Bowen. :)

Melinda said...

Woohoo!! Great job!!!!

ego non said...

Yay!

Rachael said...

I could have told you that about yourself!
Glad you are finally seeing the fruits of all your laborious labor!

Bryson and Tara said...

I love it when people take the time to help other people realize how much their hard work has meant. Yea!