Hiser works primarily with students in developmental English classes and her dedication and encouragement is particularly important to their success. She herself says that she teaches, “so that students can live the richest, deepest, most reflective version of whatever life’s path unfolds for them.” Teaching students to make wise choices, supporting this development with unconditional love, and building on a sound theory of learning, Hiser uses multiple strategies to promote and assess student learning. Her students praise her for being a knowledgeable, devoted and excellent teacher that always has something positive to say.