Dr. Madaninejad has been conducting this training for years in her college courses, here are some comments from her students:
“The class gave me a positive outlet to express things that weighed heavy on my heart.”
“ Dr. Madaninejad's wisdom, experiences, intelligence and personality all made the class so incredibly valuable to take.”
“She's very insightful, charismatic, and super funny.”
“It was Dr. M who inspired me to leave the shadows of chemistry and into the world of Philosophy, and who inspired an interest in equity work and deep thought about my sense of fulfillment in this life.”
“ I have never felt more challenged mentally in a class before. She made the understanding of solidarity very personal and real to me.”
“By the time I left this class, I had a deeper understanding of why I act certain ways, have certain biases, and think the way I do.”
“I loved the workshops we did. Doing activities that allowed us to explore the ways our personal identities and lives interacted with theories of solidarity was really helpful. Professor is INSPIRING FOR REAL”
“Any class lead by Dr. Madaninejad will inspire you to change the world for the better.”
“She is engaging, interesting, and compassionate to students, especially those who might feel like they don't have a voice in typical courses.”
“We can talk about real life issues. Dr. M is a genius, what she says and what she can get us to say and understand is unheard of.”
“She has inspired me, not only as a student, but as a young woman to seek greater self-awareness and find confidence in my voice.”
“She is very open to all thoughts and also very understanding”
“She has a background in many different subjects and brings knowledge from all walks of life in order to instruct her classes.”
“Her unconventional teaching style helps create a safe environment for students to be vulnerable and honest. She saved my experience at SU.”
“I believe she truly cares about students and wants them to achieve success in her class.”
“She was so amazing and really passionate about everything she taught. Also the things that you learn in her classroom, will blow your mind!”
“She loves it when students participate and is very passionate about what she teaches.”
“Absolutely my favorite professor, she is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about what she teaches. She is friendly and funny and class always had an engaging and welcoming atmosphere.”
“The kind of academia she teaches goes much deeper than the normal boring, bookish kind of knowledge you expect from most college classes. Incredible class, incredible teacher.”
“PHENOMENAL. Quite possibly the best professor I've ever had. Dr Madaninejad is brilliant, kind, helpful, and passionate about her classes and her students' success. Everyone who has the opportunity should take a class with her -- it's life changing!”
