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Wendy St. John has been one of the best professors I have had so far at SSU. She is very engaging, and has interesting topics, and helps make boring subjects, interesting.

"Introduction to Biology" student

Wendy is a rare and wonderful teacher who displays genuine interest in her students. She generates a very fun and positive learning environment while keeping us on-subject. She also explains course material very well and will stay after class if necessary to answer questions and help her students.

"Restoration Ecology" student

I think the course was a very well rounded class. I learned a lot and it was a joy to go to. It wasn’t a miserable class at all and Wendy is amazing she is great and easy to talk to and isn’t intimidating when it comes to asking any questions on homework assignments. Cool class and teacher is all I can say.

"Introduction to Biology" student

Ms. St. John is an ecologist and evolutionary biologist by training, and she is very passionate about teaching biology. Her teaching strengths include strong rapport with students at all levels, and the ability to communicate course material clearly and convincingly. Her energetic speaking style adds to her classroom strengths. She is very giving of her time, always available to work with students if they need additional help.

Dr. Murali Pillai, Chair, Department of Biology at Sonoma State University

Wendy St. John is the ideal professor! She is intelligent, well informed, humorous, communicates effectively, and has exemplary time management skills. Additionally, the course is a well structured course, we are learning about conservation topics in an order that makes sense and enables students to think critically about important issues.

"Conservation Biology" student

I am literally obsessed with this professor!! I have never before had a professor that genuinely wants every single one of her students to succeed. She creates such a fun and easy-going classroom environment and does an incredible job of making everyone feel comfortable in asking questions without feeling stupid. She is willing to admit her mistakes but has so much knowledge of all topics she goes over and when a question arises even if she doesn’t have an immediate answer she will work to figure it out. She gives enough assignments that if you do poorly on one or on tests its not the end of the world and the test corrections aren’t just nice for that extra grade boost but it gives you the opportunity to actually learn from your mistakes. This is genuinely the first time in a GE course that I have felt like I have learned information that I will retain. We NEED more teachers like Wendy St. John!! Wendy St. John for president!!

"Global Environmental Issues" student

WONDERFUL teacher. I have had this professor since my freshman year of college and I am currently a junior. She always strives to have her students do the absolute best. Very patient and is willing to dedicate all of her time to ensure that you understand the material. Definitely helped me pass and understand the course better.

"Ecology" student

There is never a dull moment with Wendy. She makes the course interesting and challenging at the same time. Wendy, I LOVE that you took us outside a couple of times this semester, for discussion and to find koi fish in the man-made ponds on campus. I love how willing she is to help and how understanding she is about student’s personal lives, i.e. she recognizes that we are human! I will miss this class, it made me love biology! Thanks for everything Wendy!

"Conservation Biology" student

Wendy St John is so kind and approachable, she has made the course information a lot more clear and makes the long discussion packets more entertaining with her cheerful flare. She is very helpful!

"Ecology and Evolution: An Integrated Perspective" student

Professor St. John is by far one of the most approachable and knowledgeable teachers I have had in my school career. She is always excited to talk about all things environment and her lectures are very easy to follow and successfully take notes on, whether you use the power point provided, or taking own notes. She constantly promotes things that we can do as citizens that will help aspects of our environment and the world we live in. She never influences her teachings on her own opinions and respects what everyone has to say. I believe that my favorite teaching aspect about her is her enthusiasm and respect for other’s views.

"Global Environmental Issues" student

Testimonials

Wendy is a rare and wonderful teacher who displays genuine interest in her students. She also explains course material very well and will stay after class if necessary to answer questions and help her students.

"Ecology" student

Wonderful instructor who truly cares about the academic success of her students. It was a great pleasure to take this lab.

"Biological Diversity and Ecology" student

Wendy St. John is AMAZING! I was not a huge fan of biology in high school but she did a fantastic job of keeping the class fun and interesting. She cracks jokes here and there and I always look forward to going to her class.

"Introduction to Biology" student

Wendy is too much fun. Sometimes these issues can be heavy and really require a lot of critical thinking. Wendy is great with showing multiple sides of the story and making you feel like this is something we can make an impact on. She also makes herself very available for help with anything. Thank you Wendy!

"Conservation Biology" student

Wendy St John is so kind and approachable, she has made the course information a lot more clear and makes the long discussion packets more entertaining with her cheerful flare. She is very helpful!

"Ecology and Evolution: An Integrated Perspective" student

WENDY!!!!!!! You are just a huge ball of hells yeah 🙂 I appreciate the time you take to elaborate on the topics and provide students with support and laughs. I learned a lot in this class, and it has solidified the path I’m on. Your reassurance is refreshing and your genuine spirit is adored. Thank you!!

"Global Environmental Issues" student

Professor St.John is one of my favorite professors so far at SSU. This is the 2nd semester I have had her as my professor. She is so understanding inside and out of class and is always encouraging students to come to her office hours. She connects with her students not only through the curriculum but also personally. She is so interesting to listen to and her passion for teaching and protecting the environment is contagious. I have found no weak aspects in her teaching nor in the course.

"Global Environmental Issues" student

I loved how much experience I got in this class. I feel that Field Bio really provided me with a lot of background on various scientific fields that I could enter, and the experience we gained is awesome. It provides me with professional experience as well as insight into what I want to do after I graduate. Also, Wendy is a fantastic teacher who really facilitates a comfortable learning environment, and her extensive knowledge of the material is inspiring and very helpful.

"Field Biology" student

Ms. St. John is an ecologist and evolutionary biologist by training, and she is very passionate about teaching biology. Her teaching strengths include strong rapport with students at all levels, and the ability to communicate course material clearly and convincingly. Her energetic speaking style adds to her classroom strengths. She is very giving of her time, always available to work with students if they need additional help.

Dr. Murali Pillai, Chair, Department of Biology at Sonoma State University

Wendy has a vibrant personality and makes doing biology fun.

"Biological Diversity and Ecology" student

Wendy St. John is no doubt one of the best professors I’ve had at Sonoma State. Not only is she always prepared for class, she provides ample opportunities for students to ask questions, explore new ideas, and will take the time to explain ideas that are hard to understand. Thank you so much Professor St. John for a wonderful semester!

"Global Environmental Issues" student

Wendy has been a gem. She has so much enthusiasm for this course and for the environment, and that’s a breath of fresh air. I feel like she understands and actively listens to the students both in class and in office hours and is very helpful. Overall I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and am super grateful to have had Wendy as a professor in my final semester at SSU.

"Conservation Biology" student

Wendy is one of, if not the best teacher I have had at this school. What makes Wendy stand out is not just her enthusiasm for the material, but that she works with us to make sure we all understand the material. She by no means is an ‘easy’ teacher, or overbearing, but one that truly wants to share her knowledge and get her students involved as much as possible.

"Conservation Biology" student

Thank You. You’ve actually caught my interests in science, which I never felt smart enough for. You’re also one of the most understanding and empathetic professors I’ve had, which helped with my severe anxiety disorder.

"Introduction to Biology" student

Wendy St. John is a fantastic teacher who makes me actually want to learn this material. This is the only class I’ve taken that makes me feel like I’ve applied what I’ve learned in my day to day life and will help me get a job in the future. I would love to take more classes with Wendy.

"Field Biology" student

I think the course was a very well rounded class. I learned a lot and it was a joy to go to. It wasn’t a miserable class at all and Wendy is amazing she is great and easy to talk to and isn’t intimidating when it comes to asking any questions on homework assignments. Cool class and teacher is all I can say.

"Introduction to Biology" student

I really enjoyed lab with Wendy, she was so helpful, honest and knowledgeable, it made lab a fun part of my day. It was such a relief and good contrast to lecture, helping me to better understand topics. This bio lab has been by far, one of my favorites, and a lot of that I owe to Wendy, she is such an enthusiastic teacher, I really enjoyed being a part of her section.

"Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology" student

Wendy is the best! Don’t change a thing, she’s the best discussion/lab instructor in the Bio department! ?

"Evolution and Ecology" student

I took this class thinking it was just going to fulfill a GE but I actually really liked it. I may even want to pursue taking a different course related to this field. It was really eye opening to see how the world is affected by us and how we do things, such as litter, drive our gas-filled cars, and how we just keep buying plastic reusable bags and then throwing them out instead of REUSING them, like we should. Anyways Wendy St. John was very passionate about this subject which made it more easier to learn about and focus on for lecture. Overall, I think this class was super fun and I am glad I went out on a whim and took this in the first place.

"Global Environmental Issues" student

Wendy is the best professor I have had at this University. She never fails to help students with any issues they may face throughout the semester. I have not seen another professor that goes out of their way to help and guide students through absolutely anything in classes and in life. I have had many meetings with Wendy and she always makes it so that I feel heard and that I have the ability to voice my opinion. I feel that she is totally respectful of us and that she is doing everything in her power to guide students.

"Ecology" student

Wendy is one of my favorite teachers I’ve had at SSU. Always having a good time and engaging with her students. She is very knowledgable in the subjects she teaches but also loves learning things from her students. And sings.

"Restoration Ecology" student

Professor St. John is probably my favorite professor. I look forward to going to class because of her. She is the nicest, most understanding professor I have had. The way she displays the information is very effective and her enthusiasm and humor make me enjoy learning the material. Give this lady a raise or something because she is amazing!! I came into this class not confident that I would do well on the tests and I have an average of 98% on tests because of her.

"Introduction to Biology" student

There is never a dull moment with Wendy. She makes the course interesting and challenging at the same time. Wendy, I LOVE that you took us outside a couple of times this semester, for discussion and to find koi fish in the man-made ponds on campus. I love how willing she is to help and how understanding she is about student’s personal lives, i.e. she recognizes that we are human! I will miss this class, it made me love biology! Thanks for everything Wendy!

"Conservation Biology" student

Wendy is one of my favorite teachers. Her enthusiasm and her helpful and interested teaching style is a joy to be around and really helps me understand and become fascinated with nature.

"Field Biology" student

I am literally obsessed with this professor!! I have never before had a professor that genuinely wants every single one of her students to succeed. She creates such a fun and easy-going classroom environment and does an incredible job of making everyone feel comfortable in asking questions without feeling stupid. She is willing to admit her mistakes but has so much knowledge of all topics she goes over and when a question arises even if she doesn’t have an immediate answer she will work to figure it out. She gives enough assignments that if you do poorly on one or on tests its not the end of the world and the test corrections aren’t just nice for that extra grade boost but it gives you the opportunity to actually learn from your mistakes. This is genuinely the first time in a GE course that I have felt like I have learned information that I will retain. We NEED more teachers like Wendy St. John!! Wendy St. John for president!!

"Global Environmental Issues" student

Sonoma State and the Biology department are so lucky to have Wendy St. John on their bill. She is so full of zest for not only Biology, but for life! And it is so infectious! More often than not did I find myself cracking up at Wendy’s loony demeanor and I wish more people could be like this! Personally, I am not a science girl and did not thrive in this biology curriculum. But, it was so much greater with Wendy as my teacher. Love her. All the raises to her!!!

"Introduction to Biology" student

Wendy is enthusiastic and endearing, and really inspires a life of conservation in her course. She is not afraid to be critical of conservation practices, and invites students to pursue a critical viewpoint further. She explains course topics clearly and effectively. Although she goes out of her way to help students, she is not afraid to take control of the classroom if need be.

"Conservation Biology" student

Wendy St. John is the ideal professor! She is intelligent, well informed, humorous, communicates effectively, and has exemplary time management skills. Additionally, the course is a well structured course, we are learning about conservation topics in an order that makes sense and enables students to think critically about important issues.

"Conservation Biology" student

Wendy is a nut, but she’s a great teacher. Class is always fun and she is always engaging with students no matter what. She always is happy to be able to come to school and teach us.

"Ecology" student

Enjoyed the class highly. Learned a lot of new information. The professor is amazing and willing to go the extra mile for students!!!

"Restoration Ecology" student

Thanks for all the support and being a cheerleader through this transition!

"Professional Preparation" student

Wendy St. John was a pleasure to have, I can tell she has passion for biology making her enthusiastic about her teaching. She is kind and caring and a great resource.

"Biological Diversity and Ecology" student

Wendy is an incredible teacher, and I have had an awesome semester in her class. She works hard to make sure that her students retain the information that she provides, and she is very enthusiastic and involved in the classroom. Her passion was inspiring for me.

"Conservation Biology" student

I LOVE WENDY ST. JOHN! She’s honestly amazing. She’s relatable, funny, helpful, and understanding. She is passionate about all subjects she teaches, and you can tell she’s genuine. Her office hours are very useful, and she is just so great in every way.

"Ecology and Evolution: An Integrated Perspective" student

Wendy St. John was an amazing teacher, she was able to make the class really entertaining, especially for a lecture class. People were always able to interject their thoughts about what was being said and would be greeted with a well thought out answer. This class was made simple by how thorough she was and her homework assignments really reinforced what happened in class. I would love to have this teacher in the future.

"Introduction to Biology" student

This is the best professor I’ve had at SSU so far. She has a style of teaching that is very easy to learn. She makes class interesting at all times, and is funny which keeps students focused. Best professor ever.

"Conservation Biology" student

I loved Professor St. John. She was very passionate about biology and displayed the material in a easy way to understand. I really enjoyed this science class and it made me consider is majoring in something with biology.

"Introduction to Biology" student

Wendy’s enthusiasm could make a root canal sound fun.

"Restoration Ecology" student

Great professor. Everything was always explained very clearly so it was very understandable. I felt like I always knew what I was doing and felt confident in my answers. She is always very helpful when I would email her questions I had about a topic, she gave very thorough and timely responses. When we didn’t receive our work back before tests she was always very helpful and would scan them and email them to me right away. Really enjoyed bio discussion 🙂

"Ecology and Evolution: An Integrated Perspective" student

Wendy St. John is an amazing professor who clearly has passion for Biology and enthusiasm for teaching. I was recommended for this course by another student and will recommend this course to others!

"Introduction to Biology" student

Wendy St. John is one of the best professors I’ve ever had. She is excited to be teaching and goes out of her way to know each and every student. She is the most interactive and personal professor. I love her and look for her name when registering for classes. She has enhanced my experience at Sonoma State so much and I appreciate her immensely.

"Field Biology" student

I found this class very enjoyable, and informative. The instructor shows great enthusiasm for the subject being taught. The instructor also appears to want all the students to be successful in the class and uses different lecturing techniques to help all kinds of learners be successful.

"Introduction to Biology" student

Wendy St. John has been one of the best professors I have had so far at SSU. She is very engaging, and has interesting topics, and helps make boring subjects, interesting.

"Introduction to Biology" student

I loved professor St. John, she has such a great energy and enthusiasm every class. She lies out our subject matter each week and reinforces it with fun and engaging activities in class and for homework. She made me want to go to class and want to get more involved with the environment which is great quality to have as an educator, and she’s just a really nice lady too.

"Global Environmental Issues" student

Wendy is absolutely wonderful!!! Best TA ever! Very fun and makes a class most would dread going to very fun and exciting. She makes me actually excited to go to class.

"Biological Diversity and Ecology" student

Wendy is a great professor and helps me understand material I may not understand in class. She’s very approachable and understandable towards student’s needs.

"Ecology and Evolution: An Integrated Perspective" student

I loved Professor St. John! She made the class fun to the point that I actually was excited to go to class. I really enjoyed the material and the way she presented it.

"Introduction to Biology" student

Wendy is always a rockstar! She is affable, technologically savvy, highly organized and always makes herself available to help.

"Professional Preparation" student

Professor St. John is by far one of the most approachable and knowledgeable teachers I have had in my school career. She is always excited to talk about all things environment and her lectures are very easy to follow and successfully take notes on, whether you use the power point provided, or taking own notes. She constantly promotes things that we can do as citizens that will help aspects of our environment and the world we live in. She never influences her teachings on her own opinions and respects what everyone has to say. I believe that my favorite teaching aspect about her is her enthusiasm and respect for other’s views.

"Global Environmental Issues" student

Wendy is a rare and wonderful teacher who displays genuine interest in her students. She generates a very fun and positive learning environment while keeping us on-subject. She also explains course material very well and will stay after class if necessary to answer questions and help her students.

"Restoration Ecology" student

Testimonials

Wendy St. John was a pleasure to have, I can tell she has passion for biology making her enthusiastic about her teaching. She is kind and caring and a great resource.

"Biological Diversity and Ecology" student

Wendy St. John is one of the best lab instructors I have ever had. She is enthusiastic about what we do in lab and makes learning fun. She truly cares about her students and their success in the classroom. Whenever I do not get a concept she explains it to me in a way so that I can understand what is meant. She is a brilliant lab instructor and I hope to take her class again.

"Biological Diversity and Ecology" student

Wendy is one of my favorite teachers. Her enthusiasm and her helpful and interested teaching style is a joy to be around and really helps me understand and become fascinated with nature.

"Field Biology" student

Wendy St. John is one of the best professors I’ve ever had. She is excited to be teaching and goes out of her way to know each and every student. She is the most interactive and personal professor. I love her and look for her name when registering for classes. She has enhanced my experience at Sonoma State so much and I appreciate her immensely.

"Field Biology" student

Wendy St. John is a fantastic teacher who makes me actually want to learn this material. This is the only class I’ve taken that makes me feel like I’ve applied what I’ve learned in my day to day life and will help me get a job in the future. I would love to take more classes with Wendy.

"Field Biology" student

I loved how much experience I got in this class. I feel that Field Bio really provided me with a lot of background on various scientific fields that I could enter, and the experience we gained is awesome. It provides me with professional experience as well as insight into what I want to do after I graduate. Also, Wendy is a fantastic teacher who really facilitates a comfortable learning environment, and her extensive knowledge of the material is inspiring and very helpful.

"Field Biology" student

Wendy is a rare and wonderful teacher who displays genuine interest in her students. She generates a very fun and positive learning environment while keeping us on-subject. She also explains course material very well and will stay after class if necessary to answer questions and help her students.

"Restoration Ecology" student

Wendy’s enthusiasm could make a root canal sound fun.

"Restoration Ecology" student

Wendy is an amazing teacher. Truly sparks an interest in all her students, and truly gives a “duck.”

"Restoration Ecology" student

Enjoyed the class highly. Learned a lot of new information. The professor is amazing and willing to go the extra mile for students!!!

"Restoration Ecology" student

Wendy is a rare and wonderful teacher who displays genuine interest in her students. She also explains course material very well and will stay after class if necessary to answer questions and help her students.

"Ecology" student

Wendy is the best professor I have had at this University. She never fails to help students with any issues they may face throughout the semester. I have not seen another professor that goes out of their way to help and guide students through absolutely anything in classes and in life. I have had many meetings with Wendy and she always makes it so that I feel heard and that I have the ability to voice my opinion. I feel that she is totally respectful of us and that she is doing everything in her power to guide students.

"Ecology" student

Wendy is a nut, but she’s a great teacher. Class is always fun and she is always engaging with students no matter what. She always is happy to be able to come to school and teach us.

"Ecology" student

WONDERFUL teacher. I have had this professor since my freshman year of college and I am currently a junior. She always strives to have her students do the absolute best. Very patient and is willing to dedicate all of her time to ensure that you understand the material. Definitely helped me pass and understand the course better.

"Ecology" student

Wendy is a great professor and helps me understand material I may not understand in class. She’s very approachable and understandable towards student’s needs.

"Ecology and Evolution: An Integrated Perspective" student

I LOVE WENDY ST. JOHN! She’s honestly amazing. She’s relatable, funny, helpful, and understanding. She is passionate about all subjects she teaches, and you can tell she’s genuine. Her office hours are very useful, and she is just so great in every way.

"Ecology and Evolution: An Integrated Perspective" student

Great professor. Everything was always explained very clearly so it was very understandable. I felt like I always knew what I was doing and felt confident in my answers. She is always very helpful when I would email her questions I had about a topic, she gave very thorough and timely responses. When we didn’t receive our work back before tests she was always very helpful and would scan them and email them to me right away. Really enjoyed bio discussion 🙂

"Ecology and Evolution: An Integrated Perspective" student

Wendy St John is so kind and approachable, she has made the course information a lot more clear and makes the long discussion packets more entertaining with her cheerful flare. She is very helpful!

"Ecology and Evolution: An Integrated Perspective" student

Wendy is one of my favorite teachers I’ve had at SSU. Always having a good time and engaging with her students. She is very knowledgable in the subjects she teaches but also loves learning things from her students. And sings.

"Restoration Ecology" student

Wendy is too much fun. Sometimes these issues can be heavy and really require a lot of critical thinking. Wendy is great with showing multiple sides of the story and making you feel like this is something we can make an impact on. She also makes herself very available for help with anything. Thank you Wendy!

"Conservation Biology" student

Wendy is a truly inspirational teacher that shows great passion for, and knowledge of, everything she teaches. I appreciate that Wendy has high (but 100% fair) standards for class behavior and work quality, and will gladly take other courses that she teaches. Wendy is very approachable and quickly responds to questions and/or emails … traits important for a good professor. I feel as if I have learned A LOT from Wendy about Conservation Biology, and I absolutely adore her as a person as well!

"Conservation Biology" student

Wendy is a great professor she brings a fun energy that is missing from many of my classes. She engages in material and makes it relevant to me. It seems to me that she really cares about her students and prides herself in her work. I think she has the perfect balance of work and play. All in all great professor!

"Conservation Biology" student

This was a great course. The instructor articulately and enthusiastically presented every lecture using very helpful and well organized PowerPoint presentations. You could tell how much she cared about the subject and the students, and she made every effort to help us understand difficult concepts and to stimulate interest. She made it very clear that she was willing and able to help if anyone ever needed it and was very effective in this area. The homework and tests were fair, and an excellent effort was made to help students prepare and succeed. Keep up the good teaching!

"Conservation Biology" student

There is never a dull moment with Wendy. She makes the course interesting and challenging at the same time. Wendy, I LOVE that you took us outside a couple of times this semester, for discussion and to find koi fish in the man-made ponds on campus. I love how willing she is to help and how understanding she is about student’s personal lives, i.e. she recognizes that we are human! I will miss this class, it made me love biology! Thanks for everything Wendy!

"Conservation Biology" student

Wendy has been a gem. She has so much enthusiasm for this course and for the environment, and that’s a breath of fresh air. I feel like she understands and actively listens to the students both in class and in office hours and is very helpful. Overall I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and am super grateful to have had Wendy as a professor in my final semester at SSU.

"Conservation Biology" student

Wendy is an incredible teacher, and I have had an awesome semester in her class. She works hard to make sure that her students retain the information that she provides, and she is very enthusiastic and involved in the classroom. Her passion was inspiring for me.

"Conservation Biology" student

Wendy is enthusiastic and endearing, and really inspires a life of conservation in her course. She is not afraid to be critical of conservation practices, and invites students to pursue a critical viewpoint further. She explains course topics clearly and effectively. Although she goes out of her way to help students, she is not afraid to take control of the classroom if need be.

"Conservation Biology" student

Wendy St. John is no doubt one of the best professors I’ve had at Sonoma State. Not only is she always prepared for class, she provides ample opportunities for students to ask questions, explore new ideas, and will take the time to explain ideas that are hard to understand. Thank you so much Professor St. John for a wonderful semester!

"Global Environmental Issues" student

WENDY!!!!!!! You are just a huge ball of hells yeah 🙂 I appreciate the time you take to elaborate on the topics and provide students with support and laughs. I learned a lot in this class, and it has solidified the path I’m on. Your reassurance is refreshing and your genuine spirit is adored. Thank you!!

"Global Environmental Issues" student

Professor St.John is one of my favorite professors so far at SSU. This is the 2nd semester I have had her as my professor. She is so understanding inside and out of class and is always encouraging students to come to her office hours. She connects with her students not only through the curriculum but also personally. She is so interesting to listen to and her passion for teaching and protecting the environment is contagious. I have found no weak aspects in her teaching nor in the course.

"Global Environmental Issues" student

Prof. St. John is enthusiastic, well-rounded, and organized. She grades quickly and responds with helpful insight. She’s really excited to teach everyday, and prepares us well for the exams. Awesome class.

"Global Environmental Issues" student

I took this class thinking it was just going to fulfill a GE but I actually really liked it. I may even want to pursue taking a different course related to this field. It was really eye opening to see how the world is affected by us and how we do things, such as litter, drive our gas-filled cars, and how we just keep buying plastic reusable bags and then throwing them out instead of REUSING them, like we should. Anyways Wendy St. John was very passionate about this subject which made it more easier to learn about and focus on for lecture. Overall, I think this class was super fun and I am glad I went out on a whim and took this in the first place.

"Global Environmental Issues" student

I thoroughly enjoyed this class. The materials were interesting. Professor St John is a wonderful person and instructor. She cares about her students and tries her hardest to provide the best education possible for them. She also loves alligators and that’s a huge bonus.

"Global Environmental Issues" student

I loved taking the class with you, I learned so much and your enthusiasm for the topic is infectious! You’re lectures were well organized and the little stretch breaks really helped me recapture my attention (thanks, ADHD). I will be taking more ENSP courses as part of my major so I hope to have you again. Have a lovely summer!

"Global Environmental Issues" student

Wendy is the best Biology teacher I have ever had. Thanks to her I have a better understanding in one of my weakest subjects. She makes class enjoyable and interesting because she clearly has a passion for what she is talking about. Her energy rubs off on you and I love her to bits.

"Introduction to Biology" student

Wendy St. John was an amazing teacher, she was able to make the class really entertaining, especially for a lecture class. People were always able to interject their thoughts about what was being said and would be greeted with a well thought out answer. This class was made simple by how thorough she was and her homework assignments really reinforced what happened in class. I would love to have this teacher in the future.

"Introduction to Biology" student

Wendy St. John is an amazing professor who clearly has passion for Biology and enthusiasm for teaching. I was recommended for this course by another student and will recommend this course to others!

"Introduction to Biology" student

Wendy St. John is AMAZING! I was not a huge fan of biology in high school but she did a fantastic job of keeping the class fun and interesting. She cracks jokes here and there and I always look forward to going to her class.

"Introduction to Biology" student

Wendy St. John has been one of the best professors I have had so far at SSU. She is very engaging, and has interesting topics, and helps make boring subjects, interesting.

"Introduction to Biology" student

Thank you for taking the time for helping me improve in my biological skills. This is my second time taking this course, and you have profoundly encouraged me to pursue on fighting through, in spite of my differences and pace.

"Introduction to Biology" student

Sonoma State and the Biology department are so lucky to have Wendy St. John on their bill. She is so full of zest for not only Biology, but for life! And it is so infectious! More often than not did I find myself cracking up at Wendy’s loony demeanor and I wish more people could be like this! Personally, I am not a science girl and did not thrive in this biology curriculum. But, it was so much greater with Wendy as my teacher. Love her. All the raises to her!!!

"Introduction to Biology" student

Professor St. John is probably my favorite professor. I look forward to going to class because of her. She is the nicest, most understanding professor I have had. The way she displays the information is very effective and her enthusiasm and humor make me enjoy learning the material. Give this lady a raise or something because she is amazing!! I came into this class not confident that I would do well on the tests and I have an average of 98% on tests because of her.

"Introduction to Biology" student

Ms. St John is probably one of the best professors here at Sonoma State University. She was very thorough and clear with all her assignments. Her slides were engaging and class was never boring. She gave us study guides and helped us prepare for exams way before they happened. Always made herself available to students whenever she was free. Thank you for being a great teacher.

"Introduction to Biology" student

I thought this class was wonderful. The professor kept the class engaged and made our homework assignments/lectures interesting.

"Introduction to Biology" student

I loved Wendy. She is an amazing bubbly person who I really enjoyed talking with. I love Biology and she made my experience most memorable for my college time. She is hilarious and I enjoyed every time going to class and watching her lecture.

"Introduction to Biology" student

I loved Professor St. John! She made the class fun to the point that I actually was excited to go to class. I really enjoyed the material and the way she presented it.

"Introduction to Biology" student

I loved Professor St. John. She was very passionate about biology and displayed the material in a easy way to understand. I really enjoyed this science class and it made me consider is majoring in something with biology.

"Introduction to Biology" student

By far the best teacher I’ve had in my college experience. She’s excited, enthusiastic, and extremely flexible and helpful! This class has been very enjoyable.

"Introduction to Biology" student

Thanks for all the support and being a cheerleader through this transition!

"Professional Preparation" student

Wendy is always a rockstar! She is affable, technologically savvy, highly organized and always makes herself available to help.

"Professional Preparation" student

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