Reviews of professor Kate Destler

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Truly amazing. I learned so much from this professor. If you put in the time and effort, it really pays off because she truly wants to help you recognize your mistakes and help you grow. Amazing feedback. Take her, and put in the work. It really does pay off!!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This is an INTRODUCTORY course, and these tests were brutal. She is available for outside of class time, but she offers you the exact same explanation she did in class, so it isn't even worth your time. She says the course is based on participation, which is code for someone makes a comment and she goes on a tangent for the whole class.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I've been in this major for a while now and have taken classes from different professors but Professor Destler's class has been the most chaotic one yet. She's nice and extremely knowledgeable but she takes forever to grade things, does a lot of things last minute, and the syllabus is confusing. Not recommended if you like structure in your courses

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Prof Destler is a super harsh grader and grades things super late. Her feedback is okay but it's usually just her nitpicking everything. I learned a lot in her class and it sucks my grade didn't reflect that. I really enjoyed her class and the material I just wish she were a nicer grader and more constructive in her comments.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The only thing I dont like is how unclear it can feel for what notes you should be taking in the lectures. However she does a good job keeping your attention, teaching the content, and stays *mostly* unbiased. She was also fantastic working with me on a 1 on 1 basis. Shes not monotonous, and keeps a good energy. Textbook 100% necessary.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I love Kate!! I had accommodations when I took her class and she was very reasonable with my needs. Ive visited her to ask some questions even after the quarter ended and she was always open to talking to me. Shes really passionate about her subject and will always be willing to help you. Her tests are a bit hard so just make sure to study a lot!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
She's a little chaotic, but knows it. Show up, do the readings, answer her questions and reach out if you need help. Definitely not an easy class but so worth it if you are present. She's super responsive and reasonable and is always happy to give extensions for assignments as long as you communicate! Will take her again for sure.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Her classes have no structure. She has slides but doesn't really use them/doesn't give them out to students.  She cant finish a thought which makes it hard to follow the lectures and take notes. Grading was unclear/unreliable.  Midterms and finals were HARD. I learned a lot, but had to work really really hard. Do not take her for GUR!!!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Destler is knowledgeable and passionate. Don't take to just pad a schedule though, you'll get what you deserve.